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Germany arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Russia, planning sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid

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Prosecutors say two German-Russian men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage. One of them is accused of agreeing to carry out attacks on potential targets including U.S.

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  1. New York Times

    Germany Arrests 2 in Spying and Sabotage Case Linked to Russia (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to Ukraine by trying to blow up military infrastructure.

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Germany arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Russia, plotting sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Two German-Russian men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage, one of them accused of agreeing to carry out attacks on potential targets including U.S. military facilities in hopes of sabotaging aid for Ukraine, prosecutors said Thursday.

  3. Fox News

    2 arrested in Germany for alleged plot to sabotage US military facilities on behalf of Russia (opens Fox News)

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    Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly planning sabotage attacks, including targeting U.S. military facilities, officials said.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson attacks’ on US army sites.

  5. The Guardian

    Germany arrests two for alleged plot to attack military bases on behalf of Russia (opens The Guardian)

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    Prosecutors accuse suspects of working with Russian secret service in attempt to undermine support for Ukraine

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Germany arrests 2 it accuses of spying for Russia, plotting sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Two German-Russian men arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage for Russia, planning sabotage to undermine aid for Ukraine, prosecutors say.

  7. NBC News

    Germany arrests men who allegedly spied on U.S. military sites for Russia (opens NBC News)

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    Two arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia and collecting information on targets including U.S. military facilities to undermine Ukraine aid, authorities said Thursday.

  8. WFMZ Allentown

    Germany arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Russia, planning sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Prosecutors say two German-Russian men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage. One of them is accused of agreeing to carry out attacks on potential targets including U.S.

  9. Breitbart News

    'Russian Spies' Accused of Preparing Bombings in Germany Arrested (opens Breitbart News)

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    Two German-Russian dual citizens accused of membership of a pro-Kremlin terrorist organisation and planning bombings have been arrested.

  10. Green Field Reporter

    Germany arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Russia, plotting sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    BERLIN (AP) — Two German-Russian men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage, one of them accused of agreeing to carry out attacks on potential targets including U.S. military facilities in hopes of sabotaging aid for Ukraine, prosecutors said Thursday.

  11. Digital Journal

    Germany arrests two for allegedly spying for Russia (opens Digital Journal)

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    Two German-Russian men have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and planning attacks -- including on US army targets -- to undermine military

  12. Deutsche Welle

    German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are accused of acting as agents for sabotage purposes.

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