Special Services

The Head of the Internal Security Agency has shared with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a list of 45 identified individuals; Russian special services officers and their associates, who were enjoying a diplomatic status in Poland.

Given the policy pursued by Russia against Poland and its allies, as well the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the Head of the ABW is requesting the expulsion of the indicated individuals from the territory of the Republic of Poland.

As found by the Agency, the activities of those listed in the motion for expulsion serves the objectives of the Russian undertakings designed to undermine the stability of Poland and its allies in the international arena and poses a threat to the interests and security of our country.

The head of the ABW requests the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue decisions resulting in the urgent expulsion from our country all the requested persons.

One of individuals listed in the motion for expulsion is an officer of the Russian secret services whose activity has been unveiled during an investigation that resulted in the arrest of a Polish national on suspicion of spying on March 17, 2022.

The officers of the Russian secret services who use their diplomatic status to carry out intelligence activities violate the Polish law and the 1961 Vienna Convention.

Spokesman for Poland’s Minister-Special Services Coordinator