# Kremlin Denies Having Ties to American Soldier Arrested in U.K. for Spying

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/kremlin-denies-having-ties-to-american-soldier-arrested-in-u-k-for-spying/
- Published: 2026-11-11T13:52:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T14:33:46+00:00
- Original publisher: The Moscow Times
- Original article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/11/kremlin-denies-having-ties-to-american-soldier-arrested-in-uk-for-spying-a94229
- Topics: Americas, UK, World

## Key points

- A senior US soldier was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of espionage.
- British authorities said the allegations relate to Russia.
- The Kremlin denied involvement; the soldier can be held for up to 14 days.

## Summary

British police arrested a 41-year-old senior US Army soldier near Gloucester on suspicion of espionage, after a joint investigation with the FBI and US Army counterintelligence. Authorities said the allegations concern Russia, while the Kremlin denied any connection to the case.

The soldier was detained under provisions of the UK National Security Act covering the handling of protected information and assistance to a foreign intelligence service. Police can hold him without charge for up to 14 days. The FBI director said the allegations were a serious concern for the US and its allies, and a US Army counterintelligence commander said the case highlighted persistent insider threats.

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