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US soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
A 41‑year‑old US soldier was detained by UK counter‑terrorism police near Gloucester. The arrest follows a joint probe by British authorities, the FBI and US military intelligence, which allege he was working for Russian intelligence.
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First item: 10 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 13:23
How outlets tell it
Al JazeeraLondon Metropolitan Police, aided by the FBI and US military, arrested an American soldier on suspicion of spying for Russia.
BBC NewsA 41‑year‑old US soldier was arrested on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act related to Russia.
DWA US Army member was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of espionage for Russia, with US and UK investigators involved.
New York TimesThe unnamed American soldier was taken into custody pending possible charges after a joint FBI‑US military intelligence investigation.
Polsat News - WiadomościA senior US army officer was arrested in England on accusations of cooperating with Russian intelligence, according to British police.
The GuardianA 41‑year‑old US soldier was arrested by UK counter‑terrorism police in cooperation with US authorities and the FBI.
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Timeline
10 November 2026
- UK counter-terrorism police arrest member of US army with alleged links to Russia
- Senior US soldier arrested by UK counter-terror police
- British counterterrorism police arrest US soldier accused of spying on behalf of Russia
- US Soldier Is Arrested in UK on Suspicion of Spying for Russia
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A high-ranking American soldier was arrested in England, accused of Russian espionage
Original headline: Magas rangú amerikai katonát tartóztattak le Angliában, orosz kémkedéssel vádolják
- US soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
- Miał szpiegować na rzecz Rosji. Żołnierz USA ujęty na Wyspach
11 November 2026
- Senior US officer in NATO unit arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
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United Kingdom: US military posted to NATO base suspected of spying for Russia
Original headline: Royaume-Uni : un militaire américain affecté à une base de l’Otan soupçonné d’espionnage au profit de la Russie
- US soldier arrested for Russia spying: What we know
