Italian prosecutors are investigating three alleged Russian agents and an Italian military official suspected of spying on behalf of Moscow, according to a report by Italian daily La Repubblica. The report, published on Sunday, was based on documents from the prosecutors’ investigation, which is still ongoing. The agents are alleged to have gathered information on Italian military personnel, weapons systems, and defense strategies. The Italian military official is accused of passing on classified information to the agents. The investigation is part of a broader effort by Italian authorities to crack down on Russian espionage activities in the country. In recent months, several suspected Russian agents have been expelled from Italy, while others have been placed under surveillance. The increased scrutiny of Russian intelligence activities in Italy comes amid heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the war in Ukraine. Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February, and has provided military and humanitarian aid to the country. The alleged espionage activities uncovered by the investigation are seen as a further sign of Russia’s attempts to undermine Western unity and support for Ukraine. The investigation is ongoing, and prosecutors have not yet filed formal charges against the suspects. However, the revelations about the alleged spying activities have raised concerns about the extent of Russian espionage operations in Italy and the potential threat to the country’s national security..
Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow-linked Agents Investigated in Italy Over Alleged Spying
