8 agosto 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss Colonel Recalled Over Alleged Russian Intelligence Leak
Senior Swiss military officer suspended and recalled from OSCE posting in Vienna following allegations of passing sensitive information to Russia in 2024.
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- A senior Swiss army colonel was recalled from the OSCE in Vienna and suspended following allegations of passing information to Russia.
- The alleged incident occurred in the summer of 2024 involving the handover of a document to the Russian delegation.
- Swiss military justice has initiated an investigation into the affair.
- Parliamentary supervisory authorities for intelligence services (AB-ND and GPDel) have been informed.
- Switzerland is scheduled to take over the chairmanship of the OSCE in 2026.
By The Numbers
20+
years of service
6
months
2026
year
They Said
"aware of allegations as to why the employee in question was recalled to Switzerland at the end of 2024"
"be in contact with all OSCE states next year, including Russia"
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