A U.S. national, Daniel Martindale, has been granted Russian citizenship after reportedly spying on Ukraine in support of Russian forces. Martindale allegedly provided intelligence on Ukrainian military positions during the ongoing war and operated for over two years inside Ukraine. In a ceremony in Moscow, he received his Russian passport and described it as a “dream come true.” Russian officials praised his loyalty, while the U.S. has so far remained silent on the development. The case adds a new twist to the already tense U.S.-Russia relations.
A U.S. national, Daniel Martindale, has been granted Russian citizenship after reportedly spying on Ukraine in support of Russian forces. Martindale allegedly provided intelligence on Ukrainian military positions during the ongoing war and operated for over two years inside Ukraine. In a ceremony in Moscow, he received his Russian passport and described it as a “dream come true.” Russian officials praised his loyalty, while the U.S. has so far remained silent on the development. The case adds a new twist to the already tense U.S.-Russia relations.
