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Ukraine: Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot

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Ukraine says it has uncovered a Hungarian -operated spy network attempting to obtain intelligence about its defences.

The two people detained were a woman and a man who were former members of the Ukrainian military.

The alleged spy network was established by Hungary 's military intelligence with the aim of collecting data about the location of air defence systems.

The detainees are suspected of treason and face up to life imprisonment.

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72

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semi-formal

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English

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68

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