Russian diplomat found dead in Cyprus said to have been GRU spy

Russian Diplomat Found Hanged in Cyprus Amid Defection Rumors of GRU Spy – EUROP INFO

A Russian diplomat was found dead by hanging in Cyprus amid growing speculation that he was a GRU military spy on the verge of defecting, according to reports published by The Mirror. The unexpected death has raised alarm bells within intelligence communities, intensifying scrutiny over Russia’s covert operations abroad. Authorities in Cyprus are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, as questions mount about possible espionag…

Russian diplomat found dead in Cyprus said to have been GRU spy

A Russian embassy employee in Cyprus who was found dead after an apparent suicide in his Nicosia office last Thursday may have wanted to defect, an independent researcher who monitors Russia has said.