Sweden arrests man who plotted to ram car into Russian embassy in Stockholm

(CLO) Swedish police said they arrested a man who tried to break into the gates of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm by car early Tuesday morning.

Police said the 45-year-old man was unsuccessful and was arrested on a charge of aggravated trespassing. Police did not provide further information about his identity.

Outside the Russian Embassy building in Sweden. Photo: mid.ru

A police spokesman said there was no indication of a motive and said there was nothing suspicious in the car.

The Russian Embassy said no serious damage resulted from the incident.

"On January 28, at around 7 a.m., a Ukrainian citizen permanently residing in Sweden attempted to ram his car into the gates of the Russian embassy in Stockholm," the Russian embassy said in a statement on its Telegram channel.

The Aftonbladet newspaper reported that the incident took place amid a rise in anti-Russian protests in Sweden, where there have been numerous demonstrations and protests against Russian policy, especially since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine.

Euronews stressed that although there was no serious damage, the incident increased tensions between Sweden and Russia, especially in the context of Sweden considering joining NATO, which Russia sees as a security threat.

Cao Phong (according to Euronews, Aftonbladet)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/thuy-dien-bat-doi-tuong-am-muu-tong-xe-vao-dai-su-quan-nga-o-stockholm-post332308.html