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German army captain faces Russia espionage charges

A member of Germany's Bundeswehr went on trial in the western city of Düsseldorf on Monday, charged with espionage activities on behalf of Russia and leaking state secrets. The man, with a rank of captain, worked at the Bundeswehr's equipment, technology and in-service support facility in Koblenz.

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