In the UK, five Bulgarian citizens were charged with spying for Russia
The UK Crown Prosecution Service announced charges of espionage for Russia against five Bulgarian citizens Orlin Russev, Bizer Dzhambazov, Ivan Stoyanov, Katrin Ivanova and Vanya Gaberova. According to the intelligence services, the five defendants conspired and, during the period from August 30, 2020 to February 8, 2023, collected information for Russia that could harm the security of Great Britain and its interests.