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France investigates senior military officer suspected spying for Russia
Paris/Sputnik: An investigation has been launched into a senior French military officer over a "security breach," French Defense Minister Florence Parly told Europe 1 radio broadcaster on Sunday amid reports the officer had passed classified information to Russia.
"I can confirm that legal proceedings have been initiated against a senior officer in connection with a security breach," Parly said, commenting on the reports.
According to the broadcaster, the officer was charged with treason and is suspected of transferring classified documents to Russian security services.
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