Irish politician "Cobalt" suspected of Russian intelligence recruitment during Brexit talks.

An Irish politician, referred to as "Cobalt," is suspected of being recruited by Russian intelligence to undermine relations during Brexit talks. The politician has been monitored meeting with Russian agent Sergey Prokopiev, who led the operation. Although no crime has been committed, Irish security services are closely monitoring the individual, as Taoiseach Simon Harris noted that Ireland is not immune to foreign influence attempts.

October 06, 2024
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