Trial of three alleged Russian spies begins in Germany

NAMPA / DPA
2025-12-09
Frankfurt (dpa) - Three men have gone on trial in Germany charged with carrying out espionage on behalf of the Russian secret service. The defendants are accused of spying on a war-wounded former Ukrainian officer in Germany. The trial began on Tuesday before the State Security Senate of the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court. Prosecutors said the intelligence-gathering operation was carried out as preparation for the man's murder. An Armenian natio......
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