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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Russia plans to completely block the messaging app 'Telegram'

The Russian government is moving to implement a complete ban on the Telegram messaging app, citing concerns over its use by criminals and foreign intelligence agencies.

Feb 27 • 02:40 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Plans to Block Telegram in April, Sources Say

Russia is planning to block the messaging app Telegram in April due to concerns that it is being used for criminal activities and as a foreign intelligence tool.

Feb 26 • 16:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Searching for Solutions for English Education in the AI Era, Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Holds Colloquium

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will host a colloquium to discuss the current status and future directions of English education amidst rapid technological advancements.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ruslan Shoszyn: From Intelligence Power to Propaganda Tool? Putin Changed the SVR into an Instrument of Disinformation

The article discusses the transformation of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) under Putin's regime, from a respected intelligence agency into a tool for state propaganda and disinformation.

Feb 25 • 19:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Death of El Mencho

The Mexican Secretary of Defense announced the death of Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, following an operation based on intelligence collaboration with foreign institutions.

Feb 24 • 08:51 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Exclusive: Whistleblower confirms details of death, torture in Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine

A whistleblower has confirmed the use of torture and abuse in a Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine, implicating the unit in the death of recruit Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva.

Feb 23 • 18:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Delivery of classified information to a foreign power: the court releases a former engineer of the DGSE

A former engineer of the French intelligence agency DGSE was acquitted of delivering classified data to a foreign employer but received a suspended sentence for improperly handling classified documents.

Feb 23 • 14:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

German spies gain more power - trust in the USA declines

Germany is increasing the power and funding of its foreign intelligence agency, the BND, amid declining trust in the USA.

Feb 23 • 12:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Public dispute escalates in Russia - Now a minister makes a strong claim: Russian army messages are leaking

Russia's Digital Minister Maksut Shadaev claims that foreign intelligence agencies are systematically accessing Telegram communications, which are being used against the Russian army.

Feb 22 • 15:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Military Intelligence: Hostile States' Agencies Actively Recruit via Social Media

Lithuanian military intelligence reports that hostile foreign agencies are recruiting individuals on social media to spread ethnic discord in the country.

Feb 20 • 05:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

New 'Spy' Directorate of the Kremlin is being tested in Hungary and Armenia

Russia is restructuring its foreign relations efforts with the establishment of a new directorate that retains the functions of its predecessor while presenting a cleaner public image.

Feb 19 • 17:33 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

‘Deliberate Fabrication’: Telegram Denies Foreign Spys Can See Messages Russian Soldiers Send

Telegram refutes claims by Russian officials that foreign intelligence can access messages sent by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, calling the allegations a deliberate fabrication.

Feb 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

‘Deliberate Fabrication’: Telegram Denies Foreign Spies Can See Messages Russian Soldiers Send

Telegram refutes claims by a Russian official that foreign intelligence can access messages sent by Russian soldiers, calling it a fabrication amid increasing government scrutiny.

Feb 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Sydney businessman falsely claimed security advice given to Chinese spies came from Kevin Rudd, court hears

An Australian businessman is on trial for allegedly providing security advice, falsely attributed to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, to Chinese intelligence agents.

Feb 19 • 06:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man allegedly compiled reports for 'Chinese intelligence', court hears

An Australian businessman is facing trial for allegedly compiling reports for individuals he believed were associated with Chinese intelligence.

Feb 19 • 03:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Russia: Foreign intelligence services 'monitor' soldiers' messages on Telegram

Russian officials have acknowledged that foreign intelligence agencies can access the messages sent by Russian soldiers using the Telegram messaging app during the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 18 • 15:10 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Foreign Intelligence Can See Russian Military’s Telegram Correspondence, Minister Claims

A Russian minister claimed that foreign intelligence services can access Telegram communications of Russian troops in Ukraine, attributing this to a heightened risk for military operations.

Feb 18 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Meelis Oidsalu: The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's reassuring tone does not match Russia's military preparations

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's recent security report suggests that Russia is able to enhance its military capabilities while remaining engaged in the conflict in Ukraine, contradicting the narrative that President Putin is exhausting his resources in Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 18:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Israeli Charged with Gathering Intelligence on Gallant for Iran

An Israeli man has been charged with contact with a foreign agent after allegedly collecting intelligence on former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for an Iranian contact.

Feb 16 • 07:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Forbidden Stories: Details of Russian Influence Networks After the Founder of Wagner's Departure

A new report reveals the reorganization of Russian influence networks in Africa and Latin America following the departure of Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, with control shifting to the Russian foreign intelligence service.

Feb 16 • 03:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the situation in Iran after the rebellion?

The article discusses the current situation in Iran following recent rebellions, highlighting government allegations against foreign intelligence services for inciting unrest.

Feb 15 • 04:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

German intelligence chief warns of Russian threat during federal state elections

The chief of German foreign intelligence has warned that Russia plans to conduct hybrid attacks during high-stakes federal state elections this year.

Feb 14 • 00:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: The head of the intelligence services calls for greater operational freedom to address threats

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has emphasized the need for greater operational freedom to combat hybrid threats from Russia.

Feb 13 • 19:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Wall Street Journal: Whistleblower Complaint Against Gabbard Based on Foreign Call Regarding Kushner

The Wall Street Journal reveals details of a secret whistleblower complaint against U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, linked to a call involving Jared Kushner.

Feb 13 • 12:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

China reacts to CIA recruitment video: promises to take action

China's Foreign Ministry condemned a CIA recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, pledging to safeguard national security against perceived hostile forces.

Feb 13 • 10:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cold War Days: Europeans Open Discussion on Nuclear Weapons

The recent interruption of American intelligence support to Ukraine has prompted European discussions on developing a nuclear deterrent independent of the United States.

Feb 13 • 08:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The document that the U.S. intelligence chief hid is a conversation of foreign officials about Iran in which Kushner was mentioned

A document concealed by U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard details a May conversation between foreign officials about Iran, in which Jared Kushner was mentioned.

Feb 13 • 06:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran 1953, Operation Ajax and the Long Shadow of Western Intelligence Services

The article discusses the historical context and implications of the 1953 Operation Ajax in Iran, led by the U.S. and UK to overthrow democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Report: Russia has adopted a new name for Finland and the Baltic countries

A report by Estonia's foreign intelligence service indicates that Russia is increasing its military capabilities while also adopting new terminologies for neighboring nations including Finland.

Feb 12 • 16:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Estonian foreign intelligence: Russia's line towards the West has changed

According to Estonia's foreign intelligence service, Russia is pretending to be willing to negotiate peace in Ukraine while maintaining hostile views towards the West, particularly the U.S.

Feb 11 • 19:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VSD warns residents not to succumb to Belarusian intelligence provocations

The Lithuanian State Security Department has issued a warning against a Belarusian KGB video circulating on social media that attempts to provoke residents into contacting the foreign agency.

Feb 11 • 08:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two more Chinese nationals accused of foreign interference

Two Chinese nationals have been charged in Australia for allegedly gathering intelligence on a Buddhist group to send to China.

Feb 11 • 03:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two more Chinese nationals charged with foreign interference

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Australia and charged with spying and gathering information on a local Buddhist group on behalf of Chinese authorities.

Feb 11 • 03:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russia is developing massive drone units near Estonia

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service warns that Russia is forming large-scale military drone units across all branches of its armed forces as part of a military reform.

Feb 10 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rosin: The Russian economy has become very vulnerable to every new sanction package

Kaupo Rosin from Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Russia's economy is in a poor state and is increasingly vulnerable to sanctions despite its attempts to project strength.

Feb 10 • 20:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Estonian Intelligence: The Bottom of the Russian 'Food Chain' Knows What's Really Going On

Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service head Kaupo Rosin claims Russia is stalling negotiations with Washington without genuine collaboration.

Feb 10 • 15:42 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Lavrov comments on Epstein-Russia spy claims

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed Western media claims linking Jeffrey Epstein to Russian intelligence as unfounded and a form of yellow journalism.

Feb 10 • 15:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Estonia: Russia plans military reinforcement as it worries about European rearmament

Estonia's foreign intelligence service reports that Russia is not planning an immediate military attack on NATO states but is focusing on rebuilding its forces amid Europe's intensified rearmament efforts.

Feb 10 • 14:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russia has increased artillery shell production 17 times since the onset of war

Russia has significantly ramped up its artillery shell production, increasing it by over 17 times since the beginning of the war, according to the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service.

Feb 10 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kaupo Rosin: Now is the right time to press the pedal and increase pressure on Russia

Kaupo Rosin, the head of Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service, argues that the current state of Russia's economy indicates that sanctions are effective and that it is now the right moment to intensify pressure on Russia.

Feb 10 • 12:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

At 22:00 'In the First Studio': Head of Foreign Intelligence Service Kaupo Rosin

The head of Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Kaupo Rosin, discusses the current threats posed by Russia on the ETV program 'Esimene Stuudio.'

Feb 10 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Russia does not plan to attack NATO in the near future, considers the Estonian intelligence service

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service reports that while Russia poses a threat, there are no current plans for an immediate attack on NATO member states.

Feb 10 • 11:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Head of Estonian Intelligence: Russia thinks it can outsmart the US in Ukraine peace talks

The head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, Kaupo Rosin, states that Russia believes it can gain time in negotiations with the United States regarding Ukraine, indicating no genuine willingness to collaborate meaningfully with the US.

Feb 10 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Read in full: the fresh threat assessment by the Foreign Intelligence Service

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service released its 11th public threat assessment, focusing on external security threats to Estonia.

Feb 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

According to Estonian Foreign Intelligence, Russia does not plan to attack NATO this year

Estonian Foreign Intelligence Chief Kaupo Rosin stated that Russia has no plans to militarily attack Estonia or any other NATO country this year.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian Foreign Intelligence: Russia is Building a Huge Drone Army

Estonia's foreign intelligence service reports that Russia is forming massive drone units across all branches of its military to enhance combat and support operations.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rosin: Russia currently has no intention to attack Estonia

Director Kaupo Rosin of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Russia does not plan to attack Estonia in the near future, despite ongoing military aggression in Ukraine.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia must be ready to repel drones across its entire territory in the event of a conflict

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service warns that Estonia needs to be prepared to counter the threat of mass drone units that Russia is developing as part of its military reform.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russian spies disguised as scientists are trying to restore contacts in the Greater Baltic region

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service warns that the Kremlin is attempting to re-establish influence in the Baltic region using academic tools, particularly after the escalation of the war in Ukraine.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

At the Air Court, the 54-year-old wing commander: How the financial aspect of espionage in favor of China was 'upgraded'

A 54-year-old wing commander of the Greek Air Force is being brought before the Air Court in Athens for espionage activities allegedly benefiting the Chinese government, sparking concerns about foreign intelligence penetration into Greece's national security systems.

Feb 10 • 05:54 UTC

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