German Prosecutors Charge Alleged Ex-Fighter in Ukraine with Terror Offenses

Dieter S., accused of espionage for Russia, faces charges of terrorism-related activities in the pro-Russian Donetsk People's Republic.

The Federal Prosecutor's Office has charged Dieter S. with membership in a foreign terrorist organization and planning a severe act of violence endangering the state.
The charges relate to his alleged involvement as a fighter for the pro-Russian Donetsk People's Republic in Eastern Ukraine from 2014 to 2016.
Dieter S. and his alleged accomplice, Alexander J., were arrested in Bayreuth, Germany, in April on suspicion of espionage for Russia.
Prosecutors claim the men scouted targets in Germany to undermine military support for Ukraine, including potential sabotage of military infrastructure.
The investigation into the espionage allegations, including links to Russian intelligence, is ongoing, with further charges possible.