Ukraine uncovers alleged Hungarian spy network

SBU detains two suspects accused of espionage for Hungarian military intelligence.

The latest news on Ukraine and Hungary. On Friday, Ukraine's SBU security service revealed in a statement that it has uncovered a spy network operated by Hungarian state officials aiming to gather intelligence on Ukraine's defence systems.

The operation marks the first time Hungary has been accused of espionage against Ukraine. The suspects were reportedly recruited by Hungarian military intelligence, tasked with gathering information on Ukraine's military capabilities in the Transcarpathia region.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are shaking hands during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 2, 2024 // Shutterstock

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