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flag Germany expelled a Russian diplomat Jan. 22, 2026, after a German-Ukrainian woman was arrested for spying for Russia, sharing military secrets since 2023.

flag Germany expelled a Russian diplomat on January 22, 2026, following the arrest of Ilona W., a German-Ukrainian woman accused of spying for Russia. flag She is alleged to have provided sensitive military information about Ukraine, including details on defense sites, drone tests, and aid shipments, to a Russian intelligence officer at the embassy since at least November 2023. flag Prosecutors say she helped the diplomat attend events under false identities. flag Two former German military officials are under investigation for possibly sharing information with her. flag Germany condemned the use of diplomatic status for espionage and formally expelled the diplomat, escalating tensions amid ongoing security concerns linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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