EU Puts Russian Diplomats on a Tight Leash After Spy Scandal

EU member states have reached an agreement to limit the movement of Russian diplomats within the Union, following concerns over espionage and sabotage linked to Moscow, FT reports. The measure comes after a rise in hybrid operations, including cyberattacks, arson, infrastructure sabotage, and drone incursions, many of which intelligence agencies say are coordinated by Russian operatives working under diplomatic cover.Under the new rules, Russian diplomats stationed in EU capitals will be required to notify host countries of their travel plans before crossing national borders....Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Novinite Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Novinite