Russia’s ambassador to Sweden described as “ridiculous” recent Swedish allegations that Moscow is conducting hybrid warfare and espionage activities on Swedish soil. The envoy denied any involvement by Russian state actors in covert operations aimed at destabilising the Nordic country. The dispute follows Swedish media reports detailing suspicions that a Russian Orthodox Church compound located near Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport is being used as a cover for intelligence gathering. Swedish officials have not publicly disclosed evidence but say the site’s strategic position and links to Moscow raise security concerns. The ambassador’s comments underline mounting tensions between Stockholm and Moscow as Sweden prepares to integrate more deeply with NATO. Swedish authorities have indicated that their investigation into possible Russian covert activities is ongoing.