Multiple Individuals Charged in UK for Spying on Behalf of Russia

Five Bulgarian nationals living in the UK are set to be charged with spying for Russia over a period of almost three years. The individuals are accused of conspiring to collect information that could be useful to an enemy and prejudicial to the safety and interest of the state. They are due to appear in court later this month. The charges follow an investigation by the London Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command. The UK has been taking steps to strengthen its response to external security threats and espionage, including passing a national security law in July.