Russia calls for the freedom of a held compatriot.
Russia is pushing for the release of a citizen who was detained in Denmark on possible spying charges. The Russian Embassy in Denmark is calling for the prompt release of the individual and is prepared to offer any required consular assistance, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in Moscow on a Wednesday. The Danish officials haven't supplied any proof for alleged illegal activities by the Russian lady.
The Danish security service (PET) stated on Tuesday that the woman had been nabbed on suspicion of aiding a foreign intelligence service. Additionally, it was mentioned that she might be freed following interrogation. However, the inquiry remained underway.
The Danish security service claimed that there's a link to media reports about the Russian state fund Pravfond in this case. This organization is thought to fund disinformation operations and defend spies, according to Danish broadcaster DR.
Zakharova asserted that the fund and other pro-Russian entities were experiencing "unprecedented pressure" around the globe, including in Denmark.
Over and over, alleged Russian spies are taken into custody in various European nations, for instance, Romania, Britain, Germany, and Poland.
In Russia, foreigners are also detained on charges of spying, such as US journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was apprehended in 2023 during a reporting outing. [Translated from German]
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The Russian citizen under suspicion of espionage in Denmark is being strongly advocated for release by Russia. Despite the Danish security service's allegations, Russia maintains no substantial evidence has been provided for illegal activities.
