Russian diplomat expelled from Bulgaria over arms depot blasts resurfaces as military attaché in Serbia

RFE/RL identified a Russian diplomat at the embassy in Belgrade as the same individual expelled from Bulgaria in 2021 amid an investigation into explosions at Bulgarian weapons depots. The posting suggests Russia continues to place intelligence-linked personnel in the Balkans despite prior expulsions, raising concerns about regional espionage and arms trafficking networks. The finding is based on investigative reporting and is not officially confirmed.