The Austrian Ministry of Defense is seeking information from soldiers regarding 21 suspected Russian agents identified as spies posing as diplomats in Vienna. These individuals are linked to Russian intelligence services, including the SWR (SVR), GRU, and FSB, and are believed to be gathering intelligence on Austrian politicians, corporate executives, and critics of Russia. The list includes Russian embassy staff, OSCE personnel, IAEA staff in Vienna, and suspected agents at the United Nations. The information originated from the Rupep.org database of the Russian opposition media outlet 'Agentstvo' and is considered credible by Austrian intelligence. Vienna is highlighted as a major hub for espionage activities due to its central European location and the unusually large Russian diplomatic staff presence. The Ministry urges anyone who has contacts or has been approached by these individuals to report to the Defense Intelligence Agency's Espionage Reporting Office.

The Austrian Ministry of Defense is seeking information from soldiers regarding 21 suspected Russian agents identified as spies posing as diplomats in Vienna. These individuals are linked to Russian intelligence services, including the SWR (SVR), GRU, and FSB, and are believed to be gathering intelligence on Austrian politicians, corporate executives, and critics of Russia. The list includes Russian embassy staff, OSCE personnel, IAEA staff in Vienna, and suspected agents at the United Nations. The information originated from the Rupep.org database of the Russian opposition media outlet 'Agentstvo' and is considered credible by Austrian intelligence. Vienna is highlighted as a major hub for espionage activities due to its central European location and the unusually large Russian diplomatic staff presence. The Ministry urges anyone who has contacts or has been approached by these individuals to report to the Defense Intelligence Agency's Espionage Reporting Office.