SPY NEWS: 2026 (opens in new tab)

Summary of the espionage-related news stories for the Week 19 \(May 3–9\) of 2026\. 1\. Austria/Russia: Austria Expels 3 Russian Diplomats over Alleged Espionage Politico reported on May 4th that “Vienna has expelled three Russian diplomats over alleged espionage, Austria’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Monday\. According to Austrian authorities, the officials in question are suspected of carrying out espionage operations using satellite equipment installed on the rooftops of Russian diplomatic ...