Ukrainian citizen attempts to ram car into Russian Embassy gates in Sweden

ISTANBUL

A Ukrainian citizen residing in Sweden attempted to ram his car into the gates of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm early Tuesday morning, the Russian state-run news agency Tass reported.


The incident occurred around 7 am (0600GMT) when the individual tried to breach the embassy’s premises but was unsuccessful, the agency reported, citing the Russian Embassy.

The embassy’s security team promptly alerted Swedish police, who detained the suspect at the scene. No serious damage was reported, and no casualties occurred.


The embassy identified the man as a repeat offender, citing previous attacks on the Russian Embassy and Trade Mission in Sweden in 2015 and 2018.


At the time, he was deemed mentally unstable and sent for treatment by Swedish authorities.

The embassy said it had repeatedly urged Swedish police and the Foreign Ministry to address the threat posed by the individual, warning of potential danger to both the mission and the public.


Swedish police are investigating the incident.