United Kingdom. American soldier suspected of espionage for Russia

A U.S. Army soldier has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of offenses related to Russia under the National Security Act 2023. The 41-year-old was detained near Gloucester following an investigation by counter-terrorism units in collaboration with U.S. authorities, including the military and FBI. Two locations in Gloucestershire are currently being searched as part of the investigation. The soldier remains in custody at a London police station while inquiries continue, and this case is not linked to any other ongoing investigations by counter-terrorism police.