European intelligence officials reported Saturday that Russian agencies are aggressively targeting Western defense and industrial technology to circumvent long-term sanctions.
These agents are utilizing complex procurement networks in countries like Finland, using shell companies and middlemen to mask the final destination of sensitive components. The surge in espionage focuses on space research, dual-use industrial equipment, and advanced machinery that Moscow can no longer buy legally. Security experts warn these activities expose critical vulnerabilities in Europe’s technology defenses and directly support the Russian military-industrial complex.
Western governments are expected to respond with tighter export controls and increased surveillance of suspected front companies across the continent.
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