Austrian ex-intelligence officer convicted of spying for Russia
Primary region Europe
Tags Security ยท Justice
Regions Europe

A former Austrian intelligence officer was found guilty of espionage on behalf of Russia, in a case that has revived concerns about Austria's role as a hub for Russian intelligence operations in Europe. The conviction has prompted calls for Austria to strengthen its counterintelligence capabilities and reassess its historically permissive approach to Russian diplomatic and intelligence presence in Vienna, which has long served as a center for international espionage.