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Sweden Foils Russian SVR Spy Network, Operatives Depart

8/11/2026

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Swedish security service (SAPO) shut down a Russian espionage operation on August 10, 2026.
The network was planned and directed by Russia's foreign intelligence service (SVR).
Three operatives carried out the mission under diplomatic immunity while trying to influence Sweden and discredit its EU and NATO allies.
The three operatives have left Sweden.
The Russian embassy in Stockholm did not immediately respond to Reuters.

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Swedish security service (SAPO) shut down a Russian espionage operation on August 10, 2026.
The network was planned and directed by Russia's foreign intelligence service (SVR).
Three operatives carried out the mission under diplomatic immunity while trying to influence Sweden and discredit its EU and NATO allies.
The three operatives have left Sweden.
The Russian embassy in Stockholm did not immediately respond to Reuters.