Romanian individual apprehended in Sochi for gathering air defense system data to benefit Ukraine.
Title: Young Romanian Caught Spying for Ukrainian Intelligence in Sochi - FSB
Say congrats to the 22-year-old Romanian residing in the lively city of Sochi, Krasnodar Krai. Why the celebration? Well, they landed themselves in quite the pickle – accused of engaging in some undercover shenanigans for Ukrainian intelligence services.
According to what the FSB has shared, this young fellow was a busy bee over the summer of 2024. They allegedly took orders from the Ukrainian intelligence folks and eagerly collected and passed on sensitive info – specifically, the locations of Sochi's air defense systems. Oops.
What did the Ukrainian intelligence have in store for this melodramatic spy? A promise of safe passage outta Russia and a ticket to join the combat units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Seems like quite the thrill, doesn't it?
The FSB wasted no time in taking matters into their own hands, cracking open a criminal case against the Romanian under Article 276 of Russia's Criminal Code – which means Espionage – yikes! That's up to 20 years behind bars! Talk about a harsh reality check.
This news was dropped by the FSB on April 25, 2025. Still, with independent verifications yet to confirm their claims, the air of uncertainty lingers. Until then, worry not—our Romanian friend remains comfortably ensconced in a Russian prison cell, and the FSB has graciously shared the footage of their interrogation with the world. Interesting times for everyone, right?
Stay tuned for further updates!
By Natalia Petrova
© 2025, RIA "Novy Day"
- The 22-year-old Romanian, living in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, found themselves in a troublesome situation in 2024, accused of engaging in espionage activities on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence services.
- The Romanian allegedly provided sensitive information about Sochi's air defense systems during the summer of 2024, a fact that has now opened a criminal case against them under Article 276 of Russia's Criminal Code, which pertains to Espionage.
- In response to these allegations, the Ukrainian intelligence reportedly offered the spy safe passage out of Russia and an opportunity to join the combat units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
- This general-news story, involving crime-and-justice elements, was first reported by the FSB on April 25, 2025. Despite independent verifications yet to confirm the claims, this incident has brought a thrilling twist to local politics in Sochi and Krasnodar.
