Overview

• Three Deutsch-Russians face trial at the Oberlandesgericht München on charges of espionage, sabotage, and terrorist activities tied to Russian intelligence.
• The accused allegedly planned sabotage attacks on military-critical infrastructure in Germany to weaken support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
• The main defendant, Dieter S., is charged with fighting for the pro-Russian separatist group 'Volksrepublik Donezk' in Ukraine since 2014.
• Prosecutors claim the accused began communicating with a Russian intelligence officer in autumn 2023 to coordinate sabotage plans, targeting sites like railways and military facilities.
• The trial, scheduled to run through December 2025, consolidates multiple charges, including conspiracy to cause explosions and membership in a terrorist organization.