The alleged plot to steal Ukraine's defence secrets

from ABC News Top Stories · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Australian Federal Police have charged a dual Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference, accusing the man of attempting to send secrets to Russia.It's alleged he infiltrated the Ukrainian military with ulterior motives.It's the first time that someone has been charged since Australia introduced tougher foreign interference laws in 2018.

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