Man arrested in Russia on suspicion of spying for New Zealand
Russian authorities have arrested a man accused of gathering intelligence for New Zealand.
A man has been arrested by armed officers in Russia and accused of spying for New Zealand. The arrest marks a significant diplomatic incident involving alleged espionage activities.
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From Russia without love: Man arrested by armed officers, accused of spying for NZ
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