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Russian Professor Sentenced in Estonia for Espionage

Viacheslav Morozov guilty of spying on Estonia's defense and security for Moscow over 14 years

  • Morozov, a professor at Estonia's top university, was sentenced to six years and three months in prison.
  • He collected information on Estonia's defense and security policies and shared it with Russian intelligence.
  • Morozov's espionage activities increased after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Estonian officials highlight this case as part of a broader Russian campaign of sabotage and intelligence gathering.
  • The trial was held behind closed doors due to security concerns, with limited details disclosed.
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