Russian envoy says New Zealand not in focus of Moscow’s intelligence operations
Russia's envoy has downplayed a spy case involving a Russian national, saying New Zealand is not a priority for Russian intelligence.
A Russian diplomat has sought to minimise the significance of an espionage case, stating that New Zealand does not feature prominently in Russian intelligence activities. The envoy indicated that any guilt would be determined by the courts rather than by Russian security agencies.
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NZ 'not in focus' of Russian intelligence as envoy plays down spy case
"If it is proved that he is guilty, so it will be the judgement of the court, not by FSB or any of the structures in my country."