A Bulgarian woman working as a cleaning lady was revealed to have been spying for Russia. The case highlights the use of unexpected and low-profile agents in Russian espionage operations targeting Western and NATO countries. The woman was recruited by Russian intelligence and provided sensitive information. The article focuses on the methods of recruitment and operational tradecraft used by Russian intelligence agencies, highlighting the risks of insider threats even from seemingly low-risk backgrounds. Experts emphasize the challenges of detecting such clandestine operatives. The case is used to illustrate the broader threat of Russian espionage in Europe and the vulnerabilities in counterintelligence.

A Bulgarian woman working as a cleaning lady was revealed to have been spying for Russia. The case highlights the use of unexpected and low-profile agents in Russian espionage operations targeting Western and NATO countries. The woman was recruited by Russian intelligence and provided sensitive information. The article focuses on the methods of recruitment and operational tradecraft used by Russian intelligence agencies, highlighting the risks of insider threats even from seemingly low-risk backgrounds. Experts emphasize the challenges of detecting such clandestine operatives. The case is used to illustrate the broader threat of Russian espionage in Europe and the vulnerabilities in counterintelligence.