UK Charges Five Bulgarian Nationals with Spying for Russia

Five Bulgarian nationals living in the UK are set to be charged with conspiracy to conduct espionage for Russia. The charges relate to alleged offences that took place between August 2020 and February 2023. The accused individuals are due to appear in court later this month. The UK has been taking stronger action against external security threats and potential spies, passing a national security law in July. The government has identified Russia as the most acute threat to its security.