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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months agoBulgarian spies reveal changing nature of Russia terror threat
The Bulgarian spy ring illustrates the evolving threats to the UK from Russian state intelligence using criminal proxies.
Jake Reeves, 23, helped recruit others from Croydon for arson, causing around £1 million in damages to supplies stored for Ukraine. He was recruited by Dylan Earl, 21, who connected with the Wagner Group, a military organization tied to the Russian state. Five men have been convicted for their involvement in the March 20, 2024 fires, which endangered the public. Authorities highlighted the serious implications of these acts as examples of hostile agents acting on behalf of Russia.