Bulgarian Spies Convicted of Espionage for Russia in UK

Recent reports reveal a Bulgarian spy ring operating in the UK, which included multiple individuals convicted of espionage for Russia, passing secrets and planning covert operations. The group, consisting of beauticians and laborers, was involved in honeytrap schemes targeting journalists and potential kidnapping. Their activities raised alarms among British intelligence, with concerns that Russia is increasingly relying on Eastern European nationals for espionage due to their ability to blend into society. Security sources indicate that this spy network, run from a guesthouse in Great Yarmouth, was poorly trained and lacked effective tradecraft, which contributed to their capture. The British authorities have heightened their focus on state-backed threats, with a significant portion of counter-terror policing now dedicated to addressing these espionage activities. This incident reflects a broader trend of Russia utilizing less experienced operatives, raising fears of future espionage efforts in the UK.