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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

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

Montenegro Western Balkans - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

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.

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.

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