American who spied for Ukrainian occupiers for two years received a Russian passport

American spy received Russian citizenship

Daniel Martindale from the USA, who lived in Ukraine for two years and worked as a spy for the benefit of Russia, received a Russian passport by decree of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. This was reported by TASS, citing 'Glavkom'.

According to Russian media, from 2022 to 2024, Martindale transmitted information to Russia about the location of Ukrainian armed forces military units on the territory of Ukraine and other data. The American was evacuated from the combat zone in the fall of 2024.

The ceremony of handing over the passport took place at the representation of 'DNR' in Moscow. Martindale also received the 'DNR Order'.

During the passport handover, Martindale stated: '10 years ago, long before today's conflicts, I realized that Russia is my home and my family. I am very glad that this is now officially established.'

Convicted spies for the benefit of Russia

The Old Bailey court found three citizens of Bulgaria guilty of espionage for the benefit of Russia. After more than 32 hours of deliberation, the jury reached a unanimous verdict regarding 33-year-old lab technician Katrin Ivanova, 30-year-old cosmetologist Vana Gaberova, and 39-year-old artist Tihomir Ivanchev, who lived in London before their arrest. All three were part of a spy network that operated under the guidance of Austrian businessman Jan Marsaleki, who fled to Russia in 2020.

After the American spy became a citizen of Russia and three Bulgarian citizens were convicted in London for collaborating with Jan Marsaleki's agency, it turns out that Russian special services are actively operating in European countries. They use foreigners to obtain secret information and conduct intelligence operations. These events confirm the escalation of the geopolitical situation and the struggle for influence in the world.