Alleged Russian Spy Arrested in Berlin for Spying on NATO Convoy

On April 29, 2026, German federal prosecutors arrested Sergej K., a Kazakh national, in Berlin on suspicion of espionage for a Russian foreign intelligence service. Investigations revealed that since at least May 2025, Sergej K. maintained ongoing contact from Germany with a Russian intelligence officer, providing sensitive information related to Germany's military support for Ukraine, defense industry companies—especially those developing drones and robots—and details on military convoys on German autobahns, including a NATO convoy. He also took photos of public buildings and identified potential sabotage targets within Germany, proposing to recruit others for sabotage and spying activities. This arrest fits a broader pattern of increased Russian espionage efforts targeting logistical and technological support infrastructure for Ukraine within Western countries since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.