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Swedish Security Service Foils Russian SVR Disinformation Plot

8/10/2026

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Swedish Security Service (Säpo) thwarted a Russian operation that aimed to discredit Sweden, NATO and the EU.
The operation was directed by Russia's foreign intelligence service (SVR) and employed an agent inside a foreign diplomatic mission in Sweden.
Christoffer Wedelin, Säpo's deputy head of operations, said the agency acted to protect vital Swedish assets.
The operation sought information on Swedish decision-making to enable influence campaigns on polarising issues.

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Swedish Security Service (Säpo) thwarted a Russian operation that aimed to discredit Sweden, NATO and the EU.
The operation was directed by Russia's foreign intelligence service (SVR) and employed an agent inside a foreign diplomatic mission in Sweden.
Christoffer Wedelin, Säpo's deputy head of operations, said the agency acted to protect vital Swedish assets.
The operation sought information on Swedish decision-making to enable influence campaigns on polarising issues.