{
  "id": 11154684,
  "title": "Latvia detains couple suspected of spying for Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/latvia-detains-couple-suspected-of-spying-for-russia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:16:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Politico EU",
    "slug": "politico-eu",
    "url": "https://www.politico.eu/article/latvia-detains-two-suspected-russia-spies-nato-base-surveillance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Latvia has detained a couple suspected of spying for Russia since June, according to authorities. The State Security Service (VDD) claims the pair, both Latvian citizens, were gathering information on the Ādaži base, a key military station and NATO's brigade in the country. The suspects were also allegedly collecting data on military radar systems and plane movements. One of the individuals allegedly used a private aircraft for reconnaissance flights to take aerial photographs of the base. The VDD alleges the pair's activities could support Russian intelligence and sabotage groups operating in Latvia. This case follows heightened concerns across NATO's eastern flank about Russian sabotage and hybrid operations targeting support for Ukraine. Criminal proceedings were initiated on June 27, and the investigation continues.",
  "summary": "Authorities allege the pair collected information on NATO forces, military aircraft and Latvia's support for Ukraine.",
  "key_points": [
    "Latvian couple detained for alleged Russian spying since June",
    "Suspects gathered intel on Ādaži base and military systems",
    "Investigation initiated on June 27 amid NATO concerns"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}