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Austria expels three Russian officials amid suspected embassy spying

8/14/2026

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Austria’s new pro-Ukraine government expelled three Russian officials in May over suspected embassy spying.
Paul Schliefsteiner said the Vienna embassy is the West’s largest signals-intelligence node.
Andrei Soldatov warned Austria serves as a key entry point for Russian sabotage across Europe.
Authorities busted a Vienna company this week for supplying Russian-military components via shell firms, violating EU sanctions.

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Austria’s new pro-Ukraine government expelled three Russian officials in May over suspected embassy spying.
Paul Schliefsteiner said the Vienna embassy is the West’s largest signals-intelligence node.
Andrei Soldatov warned Austria serves as a key entry point for Russian sabotage across Europe.
Authorities busted a Vienna company this week for supplying Russian-military components via shell firms, violating EU sanctions.