Ireland is a ‘playground’ for Russian intelligence, says former army chief

07/10/2024 12:50 The Guardian

Comment follows claim Kremlin recruited member of parliament to damage UK-Irish relations during Brexit talksIreland is a “playground” for Russian intelligence, a former deputy chief of an Irish army unit has said following claims that a member of parliament was recruited by the Kremlin to undermine Anglo-Irish relations during Brexit talks.Cathal Berry, now a Teachta Dála (TD, member of the Irish parliament), said he had not been surprised by a report at the weekend that the unnamed politician had been recruited “as an agent of influence” in a honeytrap operation. Continue reading...

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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy urges ‘firm and decisive’ international response to ‘latest act of Russian madness’ – as it happened

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Alabama man shook and gasped in final moments of nitrogen gas execution

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Police detain owner of Laos hostel after tourists became ill and died following suspected methanol poisoning

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Drones could bring guns into prisons in England and Wales, watchdog fears

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