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Ukrainian held in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia as Merz warns of more cases

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 23). Ukrainian held in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia as Merz warns of more cases. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/ukrainian-held-in-germany-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-russia-as-merz-warns-of-more-cases/article_ee383895-ae91-55fe-8f6e-e9690165c02d.html

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A German court ordered a Ukrainian citizen named Vadym Y. held on suspicion of spying for Russia, according to federal prosecutors who accuse him of collecting military information such as details about arms production and personnel locations related to NATO’s eastern defenses. Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany may see more cases like this in the future.

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On October 23, 2026, a German court ordered Vadym Y., a Ukrainian citizen, held on suspicion of spying for Russia. Federal prosecutors accuse him of gathering military-related intelligence since at least July 2025, including details about the production of armoured vehicles, ammunition, and explosives, as well as personnel and installations involved in securing NATO's eastern flank. Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Germany will likely see more such cases in the future due to "intensive" espionage activity from Russia. The arrest occurred in the German state of Brandenburg, with prosecutors identifying the suspect under German privacy rules. This case highlights Germany’s efforts to counter what it sees as escalating hybrid attacks from Moscow, which Chancellor Merz deems the biggest threat to his country's security.

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BERLIN (AP) — A German court on Friday ordered a Ukrainian citizen held on suspicion of spying for Russia, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Germany is likely to see more such cases. asserted

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The Ukrainian, identified only as Vadym Y. under German privacy rules, is accused of gathering military information for Russia, including details about arms production and personnel and military facilities involved in securing NATO’s eastern flank, federal prosecutors said. asserted

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Ukrainian held in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia as Merz warns of more cases

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