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Russian Professor Sentenced in Estonia for Espionage

Viacheslav Morozov guilty of spying on Estonia's defense and security for Moscow over 14 years

Estonia's Prime minister Kaja Kallas attends the plenary session during the Summit on peace in Ukraine, in Obbürgen, Switzerland, Sunday, June 16, 2024. (Urs Flueeler/Keystone via AP)
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Overview

  • Morozov, a professor at Estonia's top university, was sentenced to six years and three months in prison.
  • He collected information on Estonia's defense and security policies and shared it with Russian intelligence.
  • Morozov's espionage activities increased after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Estonian officials highlight this case as part of a broader Russian campaign of sabotage and intelligence gathering.
  • The trial was held behind closed doors due to security concerns, with limited details disclosed.