Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused New Zealand’s intelligence agency of attempting to gather information regarding Russia’s military cooperation within the Asia-Pacific region. According to the FSB, the New Zealand intelligence service recruited a resident of Khabarovsk to obtain details about Russia’s military and military-technical collaborations with countries in the area. The FSB stated it thwarted the intelligence-gathering attempt, providing no further specifics on the nature of the information sought or how it was obtained. This alleged espionage highlights ongoing tensions and intelligence activities between Russia and Western nations. New Zealand has yet to comment on the FSB's accusations. The incident underscores the continued focus on the Asia-Pacific region as a key area for geopolitical competition and military strategy.