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Suspected spies arrested in Germany over Russian plot for sabotage attacks on military aid to Ukraine

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German police have arrested two suspected Russian spies for allegedly planning sabotage attacks – including on US military facilities – in an effort to undermine weapon and aid deliveries to Ukraine.

The two German-Russian nationals, identified only as Dieter S and Alexander J in line with German privacy rules, were arrested in the Bavarian city of Bayreuth, federal prosecutors said.

Dieter S is alleged to have been discussing possible acts of sabotage in with a person linked to Russian

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