According to a media investigation, the suspect was seeking to spy on behalf of Russia.
According to a media investigation, the suspect was seeking to spy on behalf of Russia.
Unofficial reports indicate that he collaborated with Russian and Belarusian intelligence.
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Their actions were consistent with the “modus operandi of Russian intelligence”, says the Internal Security Agency.
The amended law, which comes into force on 17 April, covers an estimated 25,000 sites.
Both men have admitted to the crimes they are accused of and could face up to ten years in prison.
That means he should face trial, but this seems certain not to happen now that he is back in Russia.
The group allegedly monitored and planned to sabotage transports of aid to Ukraine.