Swedish intelligence services are investigating whether a Russian Orthodox church on the outskirts of Västeras is being used as a base for espionage, according to an investigation published by France 24. The modest parish, situated close to the city’s airport, is led by a priest whom the authorities suspect of having connections to Russian security agencies. Officials have not filed formal charges, but sources cited by the broadcaster say the church’s strategic location and the priest’s alleged links to Moscow have raised concerns that the site may facilitate the collection of information on Swedish military movements and critical infrastructure. The inquiry comes amid heightened scrutiny of Russian activities across Scandinavia following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.