Jens Stoltenberg
NATO has become interested in the case of the “Russian spy network” in Bulgaria and is closely following its investigation. This was stated by the secretary general of the alliance Jens Stoltenberg, his words are quoted by “Interfax”.
“We fully support the work of our ally, Bulgaria, in combating Russian malicious activities on Bulgarian territory,” Stoltenberg said.
On March 19, the Bulgarian prosecutor's office announced that six employees of the Bulgarian Defense Ministry and military intelligence were detained on suspicion of spying for Russia. On March 22, the court ruled to place all the accused in custody.
The Bulgarian media disclosed the names of three persons involved in the case: according to them, among them are the former head of military intelligence Ivan Iliev, the head of the secret service in parliament Lubomir Medarov and the deputy head of the budget and expenditures of the army of the Ministry of Defense of Bulgaria, Colonel Petr Petrov. It is reported that during searches in the house and office of Petrov, confidential NATO documents were found.
