Germany detains Ukrainian national in Brandenburg on suspicion of spying for Russia
Published 13 h ago19 sourcesEvidence: Reported
German authorities arrested a Ukrainian national on suspicion of spying for Russia, the latest in a series of espionage cases this year. Chancellor Merz publicly characterized the espionage as 'intensive,' signaling heightened concern over Russian intelligence activity. The arrest underscores ongoing Russian covert operations in Germany amid the broader Ukraine conflict, though details of the alleged spying 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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