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Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest

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A Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Russia arrests German man, calls him a Ukraine 'mercenary' (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Russian FSB agents have arrested a German national and accused him of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine's military. They claim he deserted over unpaid wages and say he was a sniper who once served in the Bundeswehr.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Germany arrests Ukrainian man suspected of spying for Russia (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The suspect is thought to have gathered-defense related information for Russia.

  3. The Kyiv Independent

    Germany arrests Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The suspect allegedly collected relevant information in connection with Russia's war against Ukraine, including on the production of armored vehicles, ammunition, and explosives, as well as on military personnel and facilities on NATO's eastern flank.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Germany arrests Ukrainian man accused of spying for Russia (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Military has raised the threat level of ​Russian sabotage against German troops and facilities.

  5. BBC News

    Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    A Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.