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Russian Gru Agent Worked in the Czech Republic for Years, Now Figures in Hungarian Security Case

Summary by Deník N
Oleg Smirnov, a Russian military intelligence officer who, according to Hungarian media, helped spread pro-Kremlin propaganda in Budapest, previously served as a military attaché at the Russian embassy in Prague. From 2009 to 2016, he had official diplomatic status and represented the Russian Ministry of Defense there.
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Oleg Smirnov, a Russian military intelligence officer who, according to Hungarian media, helped spread pro-Kremlin propaganda in Budapest, previously served as a military attaché at the Russian embassy in Prague. From 2009 to 2016, he had official diplomatic status and represented the Russian Ministry of Defense there.

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Deník N broke the news in on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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