The Bulgarian services are at an increased level and level of readiness after the beginning of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

This was stated by the spokesperson of the cabinet Lena Borislavova in connection with the investigation of a Russian diplomat who carried out unregulated intelligence activities in Bulgaria.

General Valentin Tsankov is the suspect in spying for Russia

The Russian ambassador (Eleonora Mitrofanova, editor's note) was invited to appear at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to Borislavova, however, she has refused and will send a deputy. 

According to the government spokesman, additional persons can be identified who have carried out intelligence activities under diplomatic cover in our country.

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