Security guard at U.S. embassy in Oslo arrested over alleged espionage

An Oslo court has ordered a security guard at the U.S. embassy in Oslo to be held in custody for four weeks on suspicion of espionage. The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) arrested the man, a Norwegian national, on Wednesday, the same day that two Russian diplomats were expelled from Norway for alleged spying. The guard, who has not been named, is accused of passing on classified information to a foreign power. The PST has said it has no reason to believe that the guard’s actions posed any threat to Norwegian security.

U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to reopen after closing amid ‘significant air attack’ threat

Amidst the escalating tensions and the looming threat of “significant air attacks,” the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, has announced its reopening. This marks a gradual return to normalcy and a sign of hope as the city slowly recovers from the recent attacks.

The embassy staff had temporarily relocated to Lviv in western Ukraine following the outbreak of the conflict early last year. Their return to Kyiv signals a level of stability and a commitment to maintaining diplomatic relations despite the ongoing challenges.

As the city continues its rebuilding efforts, the reopening of the embassy is a symbolic gesture of support and confidence in Ukraine’s resilience and its path towards recovery.