In the past five months, EU countries have expelled more than 400 Russian intelligence officers, Mi-6 said.
Since the start of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Federation has lost 50% of its espionage opportunities in Europe. Such data was announced by the head of British intelligence, Richard Moore, reports on Thursday, July 21, CNN.
As indicated, at the annual security forum of the Aspen Institute, held in the city of the same name in the US state of Colorado, the head of Mi-6 clarified that in the past five months, EU countries have expelled more in 400 Russians. intelligence officers who acted under diplomatic cover.
Many also pretended to be ordinary citizens, Moore stressed.
“We in Britain believe this could reduce their ability to spy for Russia in Europe,” he said.
As reported, at the end of June, the Bulgarian authorities decided to expel 70 diplomats and technical staff of the Russian embassy – they were convicted of espionage.
In response, Moscow threatened Sofia with a break in diplomatic relations.
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