A foreign national, a 42-year-old citizen of Armenia, has been arrested in Kyiv for allegedly preparing a terrorist act, specifically an explosive device, on behalf of Russian secret services. Law enforcement officials from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have confirmed that the individual was living in Kyiv, where he reportedly had been residing for several years but lacked permanent employment.

The investigation revealed that the suspect, unfamiliar with his true employer's intentions, was initially approached by an acquaintance with a job offer. This acquaintance provided contact details for a man who was said to be arranging construction work for him. However, this opportunity turned out to be a cover for the suspect's involvement in the production of explosives, aligning him with Russian operatives intent on destabilizing conditions in Ukraine.

The case underscores ongoing security concerns in Kyiv relating to foreign nationals and potential espionage or terror-related activities linked to Russian influences. The actions of the Armenian suspect serve as a reminder of the broader context of tension and conflict in the region, particularly concerning Ukraine's sovereignty and the threats posed by external actors during an ongoing war with Russia.