Russia detains US citizen on espionage charges
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:40 | 19 January 2023
- Modified Date: 05:40 | 19 January 2023
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday it detained a US citizen on espionage charges.
"The American is suspected of collecting intelligence on biological topics directed against the security of the Russian Federation," the FSB said in a statement on its official website.
It did not provide any further details or personal information about the detained person.
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