Senior US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
According to Fox News, UK police have arrested a 41-year-old senior US Army soldier on suspicion of espionage offenses related to Russia. The individual, whose identity has not been released, was detained near Gloucester, and searches are ongoing at two locations in the wider Gloucestershire area. The arrest was carried out under the National Security Act 2023 in coordination with the FBI and the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the gravity of the allegations, stating that the agency has no tolerance for service members who break their oath. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans of UK Counter Terrorism Policing described the conduct as a serious threat to national security.