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Latvia Arrests Two Suspected Russian Spies Over NATO Military Surveillance. Latvian authorities have detained two citizens suspected of spying for Russia’s military intelligence service, the GRU, and gathering information on the country’s defence sector. The pair allegedly passed information to the GRU about Latvia’s defence system, NATO allied forces operating in the country and military support for Ukraine. Investigators say the intelligence included details about an air base, radar systems and the movements of military aircraft. One of the suspects allegedly carried out aerial surveillance of the Ādaži military base, a key NATO facility near Riga, using a small private aircraft to take photographs. Latvia hosts a NATO multinational brigade at Ādaži as part of the alliance’s strengthened eastern flank, with allied troops including Polish forces stationed there. Authorities also allege that the suspects carried out activities intended to support potential Russian intelligence or sabotage groups operating inside Latvia. Searches at three locations linked to the suspects uncovered numerous data-storage devices, documents and notes, which are now being examined by investigators. Both suspects have been placed in custody while the investigation continues, and Latvian authorities have not yet announced any charges beyond the espionage investigation.
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