Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, including general news, politics, economics, business, and property. He is a graduate of the University of Lincoln, England. Languages: English. You can reach Shane by emailing s.croucher@newsweek.com
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Ukraine said it had uncovered a network of agents inside its country belonging to Hungarian military intelligence.
The SBU, Ukraine’s intelligence service, accused the alleged spies of carrying out espionage activities to the detriment of its country. It made two arrests, and both men face life imprisonment if convicted.
It said the network was collecting information about the military security of the Transcarpathian region and searching for vulnerabilities in the ground and air defense of the region.
Moreover, the agents were tasked with learning the views of local residents, in particular how they would respond if Hungarian troops entered the region, the SBU said.
Hungary, unlike Ukraine, is a member of NATO, but its government under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is sympathetic to Russia.
Orbán is seeking to block European Union (EU) funding for Ukraine and Kyiv’s accession to the 27-member state bloc.
Newsweek has contacted the Hungarian foreign affairs ministry for comment via email to its press department.
This is a breaking news story and more information will be added soon.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) is greeted by Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban as he arrives to attend the European Political Community Summit in Budapest, on November 7, 2024. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) is greeted by Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban as he arrives to attend the European Political Community Summit in Budapest, on November 7, 2024. FERENC ISZA/AFP via Getty Images
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