An Ukrainian citizen was arrested in Hagen, near Dortmund, on Friday. German federal prosecutors revealed that he is facing accusations of collecting information about a German man. This German man had been involved in combat operations for the Ukrainian armed forces.
The individual, identified as Vitaly M., is alleged to have proactively gathered data. Prosecutors stated that he was preparing for further intelligence operations targeting this specific person within Germany. He reportedly collected information to facilitate these planned operations.
AFP, the French press agency, reports that Russia, a key supporter of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, has been experiencing a rise in espionage, sabotage, and disinformation campaigns. These actions are believed to be backed by Moscow. This trend has been escalating since the beginning of the Russian invasion over four years ago.
In recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in cases involving espionage, sabotage, and disinformation campaigns, all suspected of being supported by Moscow. The arrested Ukrainian individual’s actions contribute to this ongoing situation.
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