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🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian intelligence agency plans fake attack on Orbán to influence election result – WP

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service is reportedly planning to stage an assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to sway public opinion ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 21 • 10:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Slovenia may be led by Orbán's ally. Videos behind which is an Israeli private intelligence service helped him

The upcoming elections in Slovenia are pivotal, as they could determine the country's democratic future amid allegations of foreign interference and corruption.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia uneasy as Trump's envoy quietly courts Moscow's closest ally

A report from Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service reveals concerns about Western efforts to undermine the alliance between Belarus and Moscow, as Trump’s envoy John Coale engages with Belarus.

Mar 19 • 13:20 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia faces fibre optic shortage as supplies run out – Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service reports that Russia is suffering from a fibre optic shortage due to the shutdown of its only production plant.

Mar 11 • 13:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Zaharova mocks Finland: "Should I sign up?"

Maria Zaharova, spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, mocks Finland's situation, suggesting she could apply for a role as a foreign intelligence officer with the Finnish Security Intelligence Service.

Mar 6 • 13:51 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

British police arrest four men in spy case

Four men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service in Iran.

Mar 6 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

London: 4 arrests in counter-terrorism investigation related to Iran

Four individuals were arrested in London as part of a counter-terrorism investigation into Iranian activities, involving allegations of aiding a foreign intelligence service.

Mar 6 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

British police arrested three suspects of spying for China

British police have arrested three men on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, with connections to a Labour Party member.

Mar 4 • 17:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

India still one of the main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage in Canada, CSIS says

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service states that India continues to be a leading source of foreign interference and espionage in Canada, contradicting a recent official claim that Indian agents are no longer involved.

Mar 2 • 01:29 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
🇪🇪 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
🇶🇦 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
🇬🇷 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
🇫🇮 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
🇪🇪 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
🇬🇷 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
🇪🇪 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
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Western-backed coup in Belarus in the pipeline – Russian intelligence

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has warned of preparations by Western NGOs for anti-government protests in Belarus ahead of the 2030 presidential election.

Feb 9 • 09:07 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

France is plotting revenge on its former colonies

A statement by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claims that France, under President Macron, is planning neo-colonial strategies and covert operations in Africa as a form of political revenge for its diminishing influence in former colonies.

Feb 6 • 07:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Zelenski appoints new head of the Foreign Intelligence Service

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Oleh Luhovski as the acting head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.

Feb 4 • 18:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy appoints acting head of Foreign Intelligence Service

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Oleh Luhovskyi as the acting head of the Foreign Intelligence Service.

Feb 4 • 16:39 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine appoints Oleh Luhovskyi as interim head of Foreign Intelligence Service

President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Major General Oleh Luhovskyi as the acting head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service amid a government reshuffle.

Feb 4 • 16:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

German intelligence: Russia's actual war costs are several times higher than reported

Germany's foreign intelligence service (BND) estimates that Russia's military spending is likely significantly higher than officially reported.

Feb 4 • 15:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Espionage suspicion: Arrest at the Polish Ministry of Defense

A mid-level employee at Poland's Ministry of Defense has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, with allegations of collaborating with a foreign intelligence service, reportedly for Russia.

Feb 3 • 15:15 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Suspected spy arrested in Poland's Ministry of Defense

An employee of Poland's Ministry of Defense has been arrested and charged with collaborating with a foreign intelligence service, reportedly on behalf of Russia.

Feb 3 • 12:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

50-year-old from Poland wanted to join the Wagner Group. The court issued a verdict

A 50-year-old man from Hrubieszów expressed his willingness to work for a foreign intelligence service against Poland and was recently sentenced by a court.

Feb 3 • 09:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

According to Ukrainian intelligence, China is deepening its financial partnership with Russia

Ukraine's foreign intelligence service reports that China is increasingly relying on Russia as an economic and financial partner amid growing regional debt problems.

Feb 3 • 00:50 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

France plotting ‘political revenge’ in Africa – Russian intel

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims that France is planning to destabilize undesirable governments in Africa, particularly in the Sahel, through 'neocolonial coups'.

Feb 2 • 12:38 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Germany suspects ‘foreign intelligence’ behind Nord Stream blasts

Germany's Federal Court suggests that the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline destruction was likely an operation ordered by a foreign intelligence service, leading to the continued detention of the main suspect.

Jan 16 • 01:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian foreign intelligence service imports Czech beer via sanctions workarounds

Despite sanctions, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service continues to import Czech beer for its staff after the invasion of Ukraine.

Jan 14 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The Ecumenical Patriarchate responds to Moscow: Imaginative scenarios, false news, insults, fabricated information

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has responded to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service's attack on Patriarch Bartholomew, labeling him as an 'agent of Western powers' in one of the most tense episodes of the ongoing rift between them.

Jan 13 • 08:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The Patriarchate responds to the Russian SVR: 'Propaganda, false news'

The Ecumenical Patriarchate expressed deep sorrow over attacks against Patriarch Bartholomew from Russian state agencies, responding to accusations made by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).

Jan 13 • 07:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The Patriarchate responds to the Russian SVR: 'Propaganda, false news'

The Ecumenical Patriarchate responded to sharp accusations from the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), expressing deep sorrow over the attack on the person of His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew, noting this time the attack comes from Russian Federation state agencies.

Jan 13 • 07:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Severe attack by Russian intelligence (SVR) against Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has launched an unprecedented attack on Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, accusing him of systematically seeking to limit Russian ecclesiastical influence abroad, particularly in the Baltic countries.

Jan 13 • 07:22 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Constantinople’s ‘Antichrist’ and British spooks trying to split Orthodox Christianity – Russian intel

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims that the Patriarch of Constantinople is working with British intelligence to sow division within Orthodox Christianity, labeling Bartholomew I as the 'Antichrist.'

Jan 12 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Russia declares war on the Ecumenical Patriarch: 'He is destroying the body of the Church, has allies who are nationalists and neo-Nazis'

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claims that Bartholomew intends to grant autonomy to the unrecognized Orthodox Church of Montenegro.

Jan 12 • 16:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform of the BND: Does Germany Get a Real Intelligence Service?

The German government plans to reform the foreign intelligence service, granting it greater powers and capabilities, coinciding with its 70th anniversary and increased bipartisan support for the BND.

Jan 12 • 07:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Jan Marsalek: "Deny, deny, deny"

The German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) stated it has no information regarding Jan Marsalek's connections to any foreign intelligence services, despite media speculation.

Jan 12 • 05:00 UTC

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