{
  "id": 7365998,
  "title": "FM Sybiha on recruitment of Russian agents in Germany: I urge European governments to take this threat seriously",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/fm-sybiha-on-recruitment-of-russian-agents-in-germany-i-urge-european",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Politics",
    "slug": "ukrinform-politics",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4164159-fm-sybiha-on-recruitment-of-russian-agents-in-germany-i-urge-european-governments-to-take-this-threat-seriously.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Sybiha has warned European governments to take the threat of Russian agents recruited in Germany seriously, according to a post on X. The minister praised the bravery of RTL German investigative journalist Angelique Geray, who went undercover to expose a network of covert Russian recruitment efforts in Germany. Geray was offered various tasks, such as cash payments for surveillance and sabotage, and threats against her.\n\nSybiha stated that the RTL investigation is not an isolated case but rather part of a larger Russian sabotage system across Europe. He emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin is investing heavily in destabilizing Germany and other European nations, particularly ahead of elections. Putin views himself as at war with Europe and aims to undermine European states from within.\n\nAccording to Sybiha, Russia's objective is to interfere in national affairs, manipulate public opinion, and exploit sensitive and divisive issues to deepen social divisions. The Ukrainian foreign minister urged European governments to confront Russia's harmful influence and take urgent and decisive actions against Russia's presence in Europe. He suggested measures such as closing Russian diplomatic and cultural missions, imposing sanctions on those involved, banning Russian propaganda, enhancing counterintelligence cooperation, and other countermeasures.\n\nUkraine, one of the countries with the most expertise in countering Russian influence, is prepared to share its valuable experience with partners upon request, assured Sybiha.",
  "summary": "Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the investigation by the German broadcaster RTL into the recruitment of agents of influence and described it not as an isolated incident but as part of a broader system.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "German intelligence report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/german-intelligence-report-warns-of-rising-chinese-russian-spy-threat",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:41:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}