Germany arrests Ukrainian man accused of spying for Russia

German police arrested a Ukrainian man accused of spying for a Russian intelligence agency, federal prosecutors said. He is suspected of gathering militarily relevant information, including defense-related details on tank and munition production and NATO's eastern flank. The German military has raised the threat level over Russian sabotage against German troops and facilities.

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The suspect is thought to have gathered defense-related information on the production of tanks and munitions, as well as details about NATO's eastern flank.

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The suspect is thought to have gathered defense-related information on the production of tanks and munitions, as well as details about NATO's eastern flank.

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