Suspect arrested for espionage on behalf of Russia

A suspect was arrested by the Federal Criminal Police Office in Germany for allegedly acting as an agent for Russian intelligence. He reportedly gathered information on military production and NATO's eastern flank since July 2025. Some data was publicly available, while other information was obtained from contacts in the European defense sector. The suspect will appear before the Federal Court of Justice on October 23 for a decision on temporary detention. This incident follows previous arrests in Germany related to espionage for Russia, including individuals tracking military supplies to Ukraine. The federal prosecutor emphasized that Russian intelligence activities often aim to undermine German support for Ukraine.