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Ukraine convicts dual citizen for spying for Russia
Alexander, a 42-year-old dual citizen of Ukraine and Israel, has been convicted of high treason for spying on behalf of Russia. He is currently serving his sentence at Prison Colony No. 122 in central Ukraine.
Alexander reported that he was recruited by Russian operatives while working in France, where he was offered approximately 5,000 euros per month to collect intelligence. His activities evolved following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine; he reportedly used a Facebook group for foreign volunteers to gain trust and subsequently provided Russia with the locations of Ukrainian forces and details of their planned operations.
His espionage career ended at a checkpoint in northern Ukraine when a soldier discovered an un-deleted message to his Russian handler on his mobile phone. Alexander, who expressed ideological motivations for his actions, stated he hopes to be included in a future prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.
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Alexander · Israel · Russia · Ukraine · Yevhen Pikalyov
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Alexander was apprehended at a checkpoint after a soldier discovered a message to his Russian handler on his phone. www.telegraf.rs · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] Alexander is serving his sentence at Prison Colony No. 122 in central Ukraine. fakti.bg · www.telegraf.rs · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alexander pleaded guilty to charges including high treason in a Ukrainian court. fakti.bg · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] Alexander admitted to spying for Russia in exchange for approximately 5,000 euros per month. fakti.bg · www.telegraf.rs · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexander expressed hope that he would be included in a future prisoner exchange with Moscow. fakti.bg · www.telegraf.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are 2,570 Russian spies in Ukrainian prisons, 99% of whom are Ukrainian citizens. fakti.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexander holds dual citizenship in Ukraine and Israel. fakti.bg · www.telegraf.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alexander reported the locations of Ukrainian forces and their planned operations to Russia. www.telegraf.rs · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au