Russia arrests man accused of spying for Ukraine via Telegram
Russian investigators have detained a man in the western city of Ryazan after authorities said he used the Telegram messaging app to pass military information to Ukrainian intelligence services.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) released footage on Wednesday, May 27, showing officers wrestling the suspect to the ground before questioning him.
“During the operational search, it was established that the individual proactively established and maintained contact with a representative of Ukrainian intelligence via Telegram,” the agency stated.
The FSB alleged that from 2025, the suspect collected and shared information about facilities linked to the Russian Ministry of Defence, transport infrastructure, military-industrial and fuel-energy sites in the region.
“From 2025 onwards, he collected and transmitted information to the enemy regarding facilities of the Russian Ministry of Defence, transport infrastructure, military-industrial and fuel-energy complexes in the region, as well as military personnel involved in a special military operation (Ukraine conflict),” the agency added.
Russian authorities said the suspect is expected to face charges of high treason.
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