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L’Allemagne face à la menace de ces « agents jetables » recrutés par les Russes

Le Figaro National SecurityNews ReportFR 2 min read 100% complete by Par David Philippot, BerlinApril 5, 2026 at 06:47 PM
L’Allemagne face à la menace de ces « agents jetables » recrutés par les Russes
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Germany is facing a growing threat from suspected Russian espionage and sabotage, with 321 cases reported in 2025. Recent arrests indicate a shift towards more sophisticated operations, including the alleged surveillance of a Bavarian factory director whose company exports drones and arms to Ukraine. In another case, a suspect was arrested for documenting the schedule of a Ukrainian ex-combatant in Germany. Authorities are investigating whether these suspects were gathering intelligence for potential assassinations orchestrated by Russia. Reports suggest Russian intelligence services are recruiting "disposable agents" to carry out these low-cost, high-risk operations.

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National Security
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The company of the director being spied on exports drones and armaments to Ukraine.

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A Romanian and a Ukrainian are in custody for allegedly spying on the director of a Bavarian factory.

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In 2025, Germany experienced 321 "suspected cases of state-guided sabotage", according to the BKA.

statistic — BKA (German Federal Criminal Police Office)100% confidence

Ukrainian nationals are on trial in Stuttgart, accused of spying for Russian intelligence.

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Investigators are trying to establish that suspects were conducting reconnaissance for homicides commissioned by Russia.

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Heiko Becker 30% Rhénanie-du-Nord-Westphalie 40% Olpe 40% Stuttgart 50% Vitalii M. 50% BKA (Bundeskriminalamt) 60% Ukrainians 60% Russians 70% GRU (Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravleniye) 70% Ukraine ×270% Russia 80% Germany ×290%

Keywords

espionnage 90% russie 80% renseignement russe 70% allemagne 70% agents jetables 60% sabotage 60% gru 50% ukraine 50% déstabilisation 40%

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Le Figaro
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Germany

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