Germany has expelled an individual after uncovering espionage linked to Russia and summoned Moscow’s ambassador. Berlin says the move signals zero tolerance for spying under diplomatic cover.
Germany expels Russian diplomat over spying case
Germany has expelled an individual after uncovering espionage linked to Russia and summoned Moscow’s ambassador. Berlin says the move signals zero tolerance for spying under diplomatic cover.
Germany’s Federal Foreign Office said on Thursday it had summoned Russia’s ambassador and informed him of the expulsion of a person accused of spying in Germany.
The expulsion comes after awoman was arrested on suspicion of supplying information related to the war in Ukraine.
What do we know about the expulsion?
In a statement posted on social media, the Foreign Office said the government did not tolerate espionage on German soil, “especially not under the cover of diplomatic status.” It said the individual had been acting on behalf of Russia.
