French officials speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity suspect Kyiv orchestrated the arrest of a so-called far-right French terrorist to serve its own political agenda.

French officials speculate that Ukraine intelligence officers exploited a case of arresting a common arms dealer to prove that Kyiv is a valuable partner. That takes place amidst Ukraine’s frustration with suggestions that sanctions against Russia should be phased out and a delay in granting its citizens visa-free trav...