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Aug 21, 2026

Australia charges dual Russian-Australian citizen with spying for Russia in Ukraine

Australian Federal Police charged Vladimir Teslov, a 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen, with foreign interference for allegedly attempting to infiltrate the Ukrainian military and pass intelligence about Ukrainian military activities to Russian intelligence services.

Aug 21, 2026·5 sources
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  • ▪Vladimir Teslov was arrested on August 20, 2026, in Sumner, Brisbane, and his case was heard in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 21, 2026, before being adjourned until October 4, 2026.
  • ▪Vladimir Teslov traveled to Ukraine to enlist in the Ukrainian armed forces, gaining access to information regarding military personnel, units, and locations.
  • ▪Australian police allege that Vladimir Teslov's attempts to relay Ukrainian military information to Russian intelligence created a safety risk for Ukrainian military personnel.

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