WorldBerlin businesswoman charged over alleged spying for Russia

German federal prosecutors have charged 57-year-old Berlin businesswoman Ilona W., who holds German and Ukrainian citizenship, with intelligence activities for Russia. Prosecutors allege she used political and military contacts to help a Russian intelligence officer reach influential circles and seek information on German defense policy. She was arrested on January 21 and remains in pretrial detention.

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