UK police arrest senior US soldier on suspicion of spying for Russia

· Security · United Kingdom · United States

British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old senior US Army soldier near Gloucester in western England on Tuesday on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence, saying the arrest was not related to other counter-terrorism investigations. The FBI said the case involved "allegations of espionage" and that US and UK authorities worked closely together. The man remains in custody. Britain's counter-terrorism command said it worked with the FBI and the US military to make the arrest.

Why it matters：An allied soldier accused of spying for Moscow underscores how deeply Russian intelligence has penetrated Western militaries.

Key points

  • The suspect is a 41-year-old senior US Army member.
  • He was detained near Gloucester, west England.
  • UK police say the FBI and US military cooperated.

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