Russian spy network exploits Ukrainian teenagers in Europe

Thursday, November 27, 2025

One hundred dollars for torching a van, a few hundred more for planting a bomb or quick cash for snapping a photo of a strategic location: Russian intelligence services have found a new, cheap -- and increasingly effective -- way to conduct sabotage operations across Europe. They are recruiting Ukrainian children and teens online, luring them with gamified "tasks" and small financial rewards.

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#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-11-27 07:38 PM | Reply

One would think similar offers must also available to us Americans.

Torch an ICE vehicle, get $500 from Russia.

That would get Trump fired up.

#2 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-27 09:10 PM | Reply

@#2 ... One would think similar offers must also available to us Americans.

Torch an ICE vehicle, get $500 from Russia. ...

That would not surprise me.

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-11-27 09:50 PM | Reply