British police have arrested a U.S. Army soldier on suspicion of being involved in a Russian espionage operation in a case that involved both U.K. and American authorities.The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester, England, on Tuesday, and the national security case involves allegations related to Russia, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. No other details were offered.“This important arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is of the utmost concern to the United States and our allies,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a joint statement. “This FBI has no tolerance for anyone who breaks their oath to the United States and whose actions endanger our national security and that of our partners.”
U.K. arrests U.S. army soldier over Russia spying allegations
The arrest comes as governments are increasingly highlighting the threat of Russian espionage, as Moscow seeks to intimidate supporters of Ukraine.
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British police have arrested a U.S. Army soldier on suspicion of being involved in a Russian espionage operation in a case that involved both U.K. and American authorities.The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester, England, on Tuesday, and the national security case involves allegations related to Russia, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. No other details were offered.“This important arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is of the utmost concern to the United States and our allies,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a joint statement.
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