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VisitRussian GRU Recruited Irish Politician via Honeytrap to Undermine Brexit Talks
Oct 6, 2024, 07:37 AM
Russian military intelligence agency GRU reportedly used a 'honeytrap' to recruit an Irish politician as an agent for the Kremlin during the Brexit negotiations. The unnamed politician allegedly sought to undermine discussions between Ireland, the UK, and the EU, aiming to upset European relations. Despite these allegations, the politician continues to serve in the country's parliament and cannot be named for legal reasons.
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