In brief
Germany says it is the target of "intensive" espionage activity after arresting a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect was accused of gathering military‑related intelligence on German armoured vehicle, ammunition and explosives production. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the arrest a success but warned that Russian intelligence services remain at a consistently high level in the country. Earlier this year, German authorities detained a former BND chief, a private consultant and other individuals suspected of passing classified documents, underscoring a broader pattern.
Germany says it is the target of "intensive" espionage activity after arresting a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia.
He was accused of collecting military & related intelligence on German armoured vehicle, ammunition and explosives production.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the arrest a success but cautioned that Russian intelligence services remain "at a consistently high level" in the country.
Earlier this year, German authorities detained a former BND chief, a private consultant and other individuals suspected of passing classified documents, underscoring a broader pattern.
Merz emphasized the need for stronger collaboration with the United Kingdom and other allies to counter hybrid attacks and hostile activity amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
Germany's role as a key supplier of weapons to Ukraine continues to attract foreign espionage threats as arms and technology flow into eastern regions of the conflict.
