[HIGHLIGHTS] In Germany, an assistant deputy accused by the media of spying for Russia left his post

Vladimir Sergienko, an assistant member of the German parliament from the Alternative for Germany party, left his post after accusing the media of spying for Russia. The deputy's assistant himself denied the accusations against him.

In September 2023, German prosecutors brought charges of treason as a result of alleged espionage for Russia against the Federal Intelligence Service BND Carsten L. and his intermediary Arthur E. The media campaign launched against him makes it impossible for him to continue his work,” Parliamentarian Evgeniy Schmidt said.