Karen Malayan: Russia's top diplomat in Brussels faces espionage allegations (euobserver.com)

• Malayan's CV includes spy-linked uncle and alleged Brexit interference.
• EU diplomatic boycott limits his official contacts since 2022.
• EU mandates Russian mission staff reduction to 40 by Sept 2026.

"EUobserver investigates Karen Malayan, acting head of Russia's EU mission in Brussels, as a potential spy. His irregular CV, spy-linked uncle, and alleged role in pre-Brexit dirty tricks raise concerns. The EU has imposed a diplomatic boycott after the 2022 Ukraine invasion, severely limiting his contacts. Despite this, Malayan still networks with other embassies, the Russian diaspora, and business figures. The EU ordered a staff reduction to 40 by September 2026."