# Merz says Germany faces ‘intensive’ espionage after suspected Russian spy arrest

https://mins.news/en/item/111527

- BBC News, 2026-10-22 17:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmx28y5e04ggo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A Ukrainian man identified as Vadym Y. was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia. German officials say he collected information about military production, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Russian intelligence activity in Germany remains at a consistently high level.

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