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Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Russian intelligence activity in Germany remains 'at a consistently high level'

ByMatt Spivey
  • Published34 minutes ago

Germany is the target of "intensive" espionage activity, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said after a Ukrainian national was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia.

Officials said the suspect, named as Vadym Y., had allegedly collected military-related intelligence from Germany.

Merz called the uncovering of the case a "success", but warned "let us not delude ourselves - the activities of Russian intelligence services in Germany remain at a consistently high level".