Russian National Arrested for Planning to Sabotage Paris Olympics

The Kremlin expressed curiosity over the arrest of a Russian national in France, suspected of plotting to sabotage the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Russian embassy seeks detailed information regarding the 40-year-old arrested individual and the circumstances from the French authorities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 26-07-2024 15:49 IST | Created: 26-07-2024 15:49 IST
Russian National Arrested for Planning to Sabotage Paris Olympics
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The Kremlin expressed intrigue on Friday regarding reports of a Russian national's arrest in France for allegedly plotting to sabotage the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Moscow awaits comprehensive details from Parisian authorities.

French police detained a 40-year-old Russian man on Wednesday, accusing him of being embroiled in plans to undermine the Olympics, set to commence this Friday in Paris.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia lacks information on the incident and emphasized the need for the Russian embassy in Paris to receive proper notification about the case's particulars.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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