Informat.Ro Sweden Disrupts Russian Intelligence Operation Targeting National Security
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- •Sweden's Security Service thwarted a Russian espionage operation involving three agents.
- •The operation aimed to influence Swedish political decisions and discredit NATO and the EU.
- •The agents were working under diplomatic immunity and have since been expelled from Sweden.
On August 10, 2026, Sweden's Security Service (Säpo) announced the disruption of a Russian intelligence operation aimed at influencing Swedish decision-making and discrediting Sweden, NATO, and the EU. The operation was orchestrated by Russia's SVR and involved three individuals working under diplomatic cover. Säpo monitored meetings between these agents, gathering intelligence on Sweden's political positions and military capabilities. The agents have since been expelled from Sweden, and the operation's details remain largely undisclosed. This incident highlights ongoing Russian espionage efforts, particularly in the context of Sweden's recent NATO membership following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Swedish government has identified Russia, along with China and Iran, as primary threats to national security.
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