“I’m sure our Federal Security Service has been working a long way, followed this citizen and revealed that he is engaged in espionage. And such people should stay, ”he said.

Tsekov also noted that "such actions can only be carried out illegally in the territory of the Russian Federation."

“With those US citizens who conduct illegal intelligence activities, we must act accordingly. I support such measures, ”the senator concluded.

Earlier, FSB officers detained an American citizen in Moscow while conducting a spy action.