A Spanish NATO commander was removed from duty due to a relationship with an alleged Russian spy. The couple was seen on the premises of the NATO Academy in Oeiras days after the officer was suspended from duties.
The Spanish commander's companion denies any connection to the Kremlin. The situation raised concerns about possible security risks within the Western military organization.
The removal of the Spanish officer represents a rare case of an investigation of this type within NATO, an organization that has been particularly vigilant regarding Russian espionage attempts. The presence of the couple at the Portuguese academy, weeks after the suspension, attracted the attention of the media.
