Skip to Content
AP-National

2 suspects detained in Poland for attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

By
Published 2:00 AM

By LIUDAS DAPKUS and MONIKA SCISLOWSKA
Associated Press

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Officials say that two Polish citizens have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, on the orders of foreign intelligence services. Volkov was attacked in March outside his home in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, where he lives in exile. The attacker smashed one of his car’s windows, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and hit him with a hammer, police said at the time. The Lithuanian president announced the arrests to reporters in Vilnius on Friday and thanked Poland for its work. Polish officials said the men had been ordered kept in custody until May 13.

Article Topic Follows: AP-National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content