politics
February 18, 2026
Russian detained in Sweden at US request
The man is suspected of violating sanctions in 2022-2023

TL;DR
- A Russian man was arrested in Stockholm in December.
- He is on an international wanted list following a US indictment.
- Washington is demanding his extradition.
- The suspect is accused of violating sanctions in 2022-2023.
- Swedish authorities are assisting the US investigation but are not providing details.
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