On January 21, 2026, German authorities revealed that two former defense officials—a recently retired staff officer and a former senior civil servant—are being investigated after a German-Ukrainian woman’s arrest on spying charges for Russia. The two men supplied her with information, though whether they knew her spying role remains uncertain. The defense ministry spokesman confirmed the investigation, underscoring the continuing espionage threats posed by Russia against Germany. The arrests follow heightened vigilance amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and NATO concerns about Russian intelligence operations in Europe.

On January 21, 2026, German authorities revealed that two former defense officials—a recently retired staff officer and a former senior civil servant—are being investigated after a German-Ukrainian woman’s arrest on spying charges for Russia. The two men supplied her with information, though whether they knew her spying role remains uncertain. The defense ministry spokesman confirmed the investigation, underscoring the continuing espionage threats posed by Russia against Germany. The arrests follow heightened vigilance amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and NATO concerns about Russian intelligence operations in Europe.