Swedish security service Säpo identified and stopped a Russian intelligence operation in Sweden aimed at damaging Sweden's reputation. Russian officers from the SVR recruited an agent from a foreign mission in Stockholm to gather information on central Swedish decision-making and Sweden's relations with other countries. The recruited agent met with two Russian intelligence officers in various locations in Stockholm, including a restaurant, during which information and gifts were exchanged. Säpo monitored and mapped the operation for a long time, intervening to interrupt and prevent further contacts and limit damage. Both the agent and the Russian officers have left Sweden, and due to diplomatic immunity, cannot be prosecuted. Säpo publicly disclosed the operation to raise awareness of the ongoing Russian intelligence threat. The SVR focuses on political and economic espionage, while other Russian agencies like FSB and GRU have different intelligence roles. Säpo notes that one-third of Russian diplomats in Sweden serve as intelligence officers.

Swedish security service Säpo identified and stopped a Russian intelligence operation in Sweden aimed at damaging Sweden's reputation. Russian officers from the SVR recruited an agent from a foreign mission in Stockholm to gather information on central Swedish decision-making and Sweden's relations with other countries. The recruited agent met with two Russian intelligence officers in various locations in Stockholm, including a restaurant, during which information and gifts were exchanged. Säpo monitored and mapped the operation for a long time, intervening to interrupt and prevent further contacts and limit damage. Both the agent and the Russian officers have left Sweden, and due to diplomatic immunity, cannot be prosecuted. Säpo publicly disclosed the operation to raise awareness of the ongoing Russian intelligence threat. The SVR focuses on political and economic espionage, while other Russian agencies like FSB and GRU have different intelligence roles. Säpo notes that one-third of Russian diplomats in Sweden serve as intelligence officers.