Germany has expelled a Russian diplomat accused of spying in connection with the war in Ukraine, after prosecutors linked embassy contacts to alleged intelligence operations. Media identified the diplomat as Andrei Mayorov and authorities say suspect Ilona Kopylova collected information on military aid, drone testing sites and the arms industry; #AndreiMayorov #IlonaKopylova
Keypoints
- Germany declared a Russian diplomatic staffer persona non grata and ordered the individual to leave immediately.
- German and independent media identified the expelled diplomat as Andrei Mayorov, a GRU colonel and deputy military attache.
- Prosecutors allege Ilona Kopylova spied for Russia, targeting information on military aid, drone testing sites, and the arms industry.
- The German government summoned Russia’s ambassador and said the expulsion sends a clear message that espionage under diplomatic cover is unacceptable.
- Russia denied the allegations and tensions have risen amid recent accusations of cyberattacks and intrusions targeting German infrastructure and political entities.
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