# Royal Navy sailor appears in court over alleged spying for Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/91499

- euronews, 2026-10-08 13:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/royal-navy-sailor-faces-court-over-alleged-spying-for-russia

> A Royal Navy sailor appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, after being held in custody since his arrest at his home near London on Tuesday.

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