Lithuanian citizen sentenced to 13.5 years for espionage in Russia

A court in the Kaliningrad region of Russia found a Lithuanian citizen guilty of espionage and sentenced him to 13 years and 6 months in a strict regime colony. According to the investigation, he transmitted classified information to foreign states from 2011 to 2024. This court decision was taken by the Russian government and is related to espionage activity concerning Lithuania. During the trial, the Lithuanian citizen stated that he did not consider himself guilty. The sentence for espionage also indicates connections with foreign individuals. This incident may affect relations between the two countries.