Russian security forces detained two residents of Zabaykalsky Krai suspected of preparing provocations ahead of State Duma elections, according to the FSB. The agency stated that a woman was to gather information about the elections and facilitate falsifications, while a man was to provide intelligence on regional sites and prepare to set fire to a political party's office.

The FSB claims the detained individuals were acting on the instructions of Ukrainian special services. The alleged plot involved gathering election-related information, facilitating falsifications, and preparing to set fire to a political party's office.