Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest
A Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.
BBC News reports that a Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.
This world story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Merz, Russian and Ukrainian.
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- Germany · Europe
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- Merz, Russian, Ukrainian, Russia
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