VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-22
“let us not delude ourselves - the activities of Russian intelligence services in Germany remain at a consistently high level”
Friedrich Merz · said 2026-10-22 · reported 2026-10-22
Chancellor Merz warned about Russian intelligence activity in Germany following the arrest of a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia.
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