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Russian Spy Arrested In Germany

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The Straits Times22 Oct

On October 22, German federal prosecutors arrested a Ukrainian national in Brandenburg suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, referred to as Vadym Y., allegedly gathered military-related intelligence since July 2025, including details about armoured vehicle production and personnel involved with NATO's eastern flank security. Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that this arrest reflects the increasing threat…

Suspected spy for Russia arrested in Germany →

BBC22 Oct

Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany is a target of intensive espionage, following the arrest of a Ukrainian man suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, Vadym Y., allegedly collected military-related intelligence on armoured vehicles and ammunition from July 2025 onwards. This incident is part of several arrests in Germany this year involving individuals accused of working for Russian and other…

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

Toronto Star23 Oct

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.

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

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22 Oct
The suspect, identified by prosecutors as Vadym Y. under German privacy rules, had been in contact with a Russian secret service via an intermediary since at least July 2025, prosecutors said.
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Where to start Suspected spy for Russia arrested in Germany The Straits Times

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23 Oct Ukrainian held in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia as Merz warns of more casesA 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.Toronto Star
22 Oct Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrestChancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany is a target of intensive espionage, following the arrest of a Ukrainian man suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, Vadym Y., allegedly collected military-related intelligence on armoured vehicles and ammunition from July 2025 onwards. This incident is part of several arrests in Germany this year involving individuals accused of working for Russian and other…BBC
22 Oct Suspected spy for Russia arrested in GermanyOn October 22, German federal prosecutors arrested a Ukrainian national in Brandenburg suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, referred to as Vadym Y., allegedly gathered military-related intelligence since July 2025, including details about armoured vehicle production and personnel involved with NATO's eastern flank security. Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that this arrest reflects the increasing threat…The Straits Times

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