Trial of German reserve officer over Russia spy charges begins
11 August 2022 |
2:20 pm
Prosecutors have alleged the suspect was "in contact with a Russian intelligence service" between 2014 and 2020. Information was said to have been shared during personal meetings, over the telephone, email and WhatsApp.
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