Swedish army consultant on trial for spying for Russia in 'unique' case
A 34-year-old former consultant for the Swedish military is on trial, accused of trying to pass classified information to Russia's intelligence services.
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Swedish court convicts former military consultant of espionage for Russia
A Swedish court on Wednesday convicted a former consultant to the Swedish military for trying to hand over secrets to Russia and ordered him to undergo psychiatric treatment..
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