Ukraine Arrests European Ex-Military Instructor on Russian Espionage Charges

Oct 30, 2025 01:15 am CST

Ukrainian security services have detained a former European military instructor accused of spying for Russia. The suspect allegedly shared classified information about Ukraine's Defense Forces, revealed locations of military training centers, and was preparing terrorist acts under FSB guidance. Arrested in Kyiv, the individual who arrived in Ukraine in early 2024 now faces up to 12 years imprisonment.