Germany arrests Ukrainian man for Russian espionage; Merz cites 'intensive' spy campaign
Published 15 h ago19 sourcesEvidence: Reported
Chancellor Merz publicly warns that Germany faces intense Russian espionage, following the arrest of a Ukrainian citizen suspected of gathering intelligence on the German military industry for Russia. The warning signals heightened threat perception and potential for further disclosures, though specific targets and scope remain undisclosed.
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German authorities have detained a Ukrainian national in Brandenburg on suspicion of spying for Russia, allegedly collecting data on German defense industry and Bundeswehr sites. This arrest, confirmed by German federal prosecutors, is part of an 'intensive' Russian espionage campaign in Germany, as publicly stated by Chancellor Merz. Concurrently, Russia's FSB has claimed the arrest of a German national in Russia on mercenary charges for Ukraine, signaling a potential reciprocal escalation in detentions.
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