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Real event · international · 2026-10-22

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

Final verdict announced: October 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET

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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.

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Germany has seen several espionage cases this year.

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