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British military instructor arrested in Ukraine on suspicion of spying for Russia

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Serena RichardsDecember 2, 2025 at 09:05 PM
British military instructor arrested in Ukraine on suspicion of spying for Russia
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A British military instructor, Ross David Cutmore, has been arrested in Ukraine on suspicion of spying for Russia. Ukrainian authorities allege Cutmore, recruited by the FSB, gathered and transmitted sensitive information about Ukrainian military units and personnel between 2024 and 2025. He is accused of providing coordinates of Ukrainian units and photographs of a training facility. Cutmore, a former British army member who arrived in Ukraine in early 2023, is also suspected of involvement in assassination plots against Ukrainian activists and an MP. He allegedly received payment for providing confidential information and was instructed to create an explosive device. If convicted, Cutmore could face up to 12 years in prison.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Odesa 50% FSB ×280% Ross David Cutmore ×6100% Russia ×4100% Ukraine ×6100%

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espionage 90% spying 80% russia 70% ukraine 70% military instructor 60% assassination plot 60% fsb 50% british army 40% intelligence service 40%

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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Ukraine

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