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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Andrew slammed in brutal two-word takedown after 'Russian spymasters' claim

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been criticized as a 'useful idiot' in the context of alleged Russian espionage efforts targeting him.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Andrew 'targeted by Russian spymasters' claim secret documents

A report claims that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was targeted by Russian intelligence agents to gain influence over the British Royal Family.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

A Former American Spy Writes About Russian Dirty Tricks and Threats. Why Now?

Sean Wiswesser, a former CIA agent, discusses Russian intelligence tactics in his new book, raising the question of the timing of its release.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thousands of inconspicuous houses. Russian spies build networks of properties intended for sabotage

A report highlights the construction of networks of properties by Russian spies that could potentially be used for sabotage activities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Newsweek: American Military Secrets Sold to Russians for Millions

A former employee of a U.S. military contracting company was sentenced to 7 years in prison for selling sensitive cybersecurity tools to Russian associates.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Possible Spy Identifying as Ukrainian: 'Accidental' Encounter and 700,000 Yen Envelope

A former employee of a machine tool manufacturer in Japan is under investigation for allegedly conveying trade secrets to a Russian government official following an encounter with someone claiming to be Ukrainian.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Australian jailed for 7 years for 'betraying' the United States

Peter Williams, a former Australian intelligence official, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for selling U.S. trade secrets to a Russian broker.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Media: Russian spies are using real estate in the West as 'Trojan horses'

Russian spies have turned real estate across Western Europe into a 'Trojan horse' network aimed at conducting coordinated sabotage campaigns, according to intelligence sources cited by the British newspaper 'The Daily Telegraph'.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian spies turn European properties into 'Trojan horses', The Telegraph says

Russian intelligence services have reportedly transformed properties throughout Western Europe into strategic assets aimed at facilitating acts of sabotage against the West.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

How Russia builds a network of several "Trojan Horses" for sabotage operations in Europe

Russian spies are reportedly acquiring properties near military and political installations in Western Europe to create a network for coordinated sabotage campaigns.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Putin's Provocateur and Propagandist, Welcomed by Fico - Who is the New Russian Ambassador to Slovakia?

Sergej Vadimoviฤ Andrejev, the new Russian ambassador to Slovakia, is a seasoned diplomat known for his ties to propaganda and alleged espionage activities under Vladimir Putin's regime, despite receiving a warm welcome from Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Love-struck 'Moscow mole' sent three-word text to FBI agent while drunk

Nomma Zarubina, a Russian spy, was imprisoned after sending a drunken text to an FBI agent.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Crime & Justice

Harju County Court found Israeli citizen guilty of espionage for the FSB

Anatoly Privalov, an Israeli citizen, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison for espionage against Estonia, gathering and transmitting information to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Arvydas Pocius. Hostile intelligence operations are taking place in Lithuania โ€“ and we know how

The article discusses ongoing hostile intelligence activities in Lithuania by Russian military intelligence, particularly focusing on individuals with Soviet military backgrounds who may serve Russian interests.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Crime & Justice

Harju County Court Convicts Israeli Citizen of Espionage for FSB

The Harju County Court has convicted Israeli citizen Anatoly Privalov for espionage on behalf of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), sentencing him to six and a half years in prison.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Stole officers' computer โ€“ tried to sell to Russia

A Portuguese man has been charged in Portugal for attempting to sell stolen information from a Swedish officer's laptop and tablet to the Russian embassy in Lisbon.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The infiltration wizards are all made in Russia

The article discusses the historical significance of Russian operatives, particularly focusing on Lev Bronstein, known as Trotsky, and his arrival in London in 1902, illustrating the complexities of identity and espionage.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Another spy in Poland? Collected critical information. "Could cause harm"

A Polish man has been charged with espionage for allegedly gathering sensitive information for Russian intelligence concerning Poland's national defense.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Latvia: Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for spying for Russia

A Latvian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for espionage on behalf of Russia, having been found guilty of transmitting information to the Russian military intelligence service (GRU).

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
Crime & Justice

The priest's daughter informed the Russians, fell in love with an FSB agent. She received 15 years

A priest's daughter in Czechia was sentenced to 15 years for espionage after developing a relationship with an FSB agent and passing information to Russian intelligence.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Orbรกn's rival claims he was lured into a honey trap

Pรฉter Magyar, the leading challenger to Viktor Orbรกn, accuses the Hungarian government of using Russian espionage tactics to maintain power.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

A Latvian citizen sentenced to six years in prison for espionage

A Latvian construction manager has been sentenced to six years in prison for espionage activities involving the Russian military intelligence agency.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Estonia Deports Russian Man Accused of Planning to Spy for Moscow

Estonian authorities have deported a Russian man accused of intending to gather intelligence on behalf of Moscow, amid rising tensions in the region.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Estonian Internal Security Service expelled a Russian citizen planning an attack

The Estonian Internal Security Service expelled a Russian citizen who was plotting activities against Estonia.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS โŸฉ Police expelled a man with contacts to Russian special services from Estonia

Estonian police expelled Russian citizen Andrei ลฝuravljov due to his connections with Russian special services.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The Lecturer's Intense Claim: 'Epstein Recorded Guests Having Sex on the Island of Horrors'

A Russian analyst claims that Jeffrey Epstein might have been collecting compromising materials for the Russian security service FSB while allegedly working at their behest.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What does the escalating anti-Polish hysteria in Russia mean? Vladimir Putin sees a threat in Poland

Russian security agencies have intensified their anti-Polish rhetoric, accusing Poland of aiding Ukraine in espionage activities, amid various allegations and claims.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian 'mole' detained in Ukrainian unit in Kharkiv Oblast

A Ukrainian servicemember has been arrested for allegedly leaking military information to Russian secret services in exchange for payment.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Ukrainian citizen accused of preparing sabotage in Germany

A Ukrainian citizen has been charged by the German Federal Prosecutor's Office for attempting to send packages containing explosives to Ukraine on behalf of Russian security services.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Norway's assessment indicates that Russian sailors on civilian vessels pose a spy risk

Norwegian police intelligence warns that Russian crew members on non-Russian flagged ships represent a significant spy threat due to potential insights into coastal and underwater infrastructure.

Feb 7 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Norway warns of Russian espionage activities and sabotage plots

Norway's internal security agency has warned of intensified Russian espionage activities in the country this year, particularly focusing on the Arctic mainland and the Svalbard archipelago, along with a heightened risk of sabotage operations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Norway: Russia increases its espionage

Norwegian security service PST anticipates an increase in Russian espionage activities in northern Norway, particularly in Arctic regions and around Svalbard, by 2026.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Russia expels German diplomat in retaliation

Russia has expelled a German diplomat in retaliation for Germany's previous expulsion of a Russian official suspected of being linked to espionage.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Russia expels German diplomat

Russia announced the expulsion of a German diplomat in retaliation for Berlin's earlier expulsion of a Russian official accused of being a spy.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Espionage Allegations: Moscow Expels German Diplomat

Russia has summoned the German ambassador and declared a staff member 'persona non grata' in response to Germany's previous expulsion of a Russian embassy employee.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Russia expelled a German diplomat in response to a similar decision by Berlin

Russia announced the expulsion of a German diplomat as a reciprocal measure following Berlin's previous expulsion of a Russian official accused of being a spy chief.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

Russia expels German diplomat after 'espionage hysteria'

In response to Germany expelling a Russian military attachรฉ, Russia has retaliated by expelling a German diplomat, labeling Berlin's actions as "despicable."

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

Russia expels German diplomat after 'spy hysteria'

Russia has expelled a German diplomat in response to Germany's expulsion of a Russian diplomat earlier this year, citing baseless allegations of espionage from Berlin.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Russian spy vehicles intercepted European satellites, say authorities

European security authorities believe that two Russian spacecraft intercepted communications from at least a dozen major European satellites in recent years, potentially compromising sensitive information and allowing Moscow to manipulate the satellites' trajectories.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
Crime & Justice

Polish defence ministry employee arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

A 60-year-old employee of Poland's Ministry of Defence has been arrested and remanded in custody for three months on suspicion of espionage for Russian intelligence services.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

The Hints of a Russian Espionage Operation

New documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein had connections to the Kremlin through two individuals and question whether he provided Russian intelligence with material to compromise Western elites.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

The Delicate Hints of a Russian Espionage Operation

New documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein had connections to the Kremlin through two individuals, raising questions about whether he provided materials to Russian intelligence to compromise Western elites.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

FT: Russian satellites spied on European satellites

Russian satellites Lutลก-1 and Lutลก-2 have been accused of conducting electronic espionage on European satellites, allegedly intercepting sensitive information over the past three years, according to the Financial Times.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Russia experiments with spy pigeons controlled by brain chips

Russian scientists are implanting brain chips in pigeons to convert them into remotely controlled biodrones for surveillance purposes.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Star Wars in Practice. Russians Intercept Data from European Satellites

The article discusses how Russian satellites engage in espionage against European satellites and the potential security threats this poses.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Espionage in Space: Russian vehicles reportedly intercepted communications from critical European satellites

Russian vehicles are allegedly exploiting security gaps in at least 12 critical European satellites to intercept vital communications, according to the Financial Times.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

Employee of the Ministry of Defense detained in Poland; suspected of espionage

A long-term employee of Poland's Ministry of Defense has been detained on suspicion of espionage for Russian intelligence, as confirmed by the ministry.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Russian spy arrested in Poland. Worked in the Ministry of Defense since the 1990s

A long-time employee of the Polish Ministry of National Defense has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia, with the arrest taking place within the ministry building.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Russia expelled British 'spy' and received the same in return

Britain expelled a Russian diplomat in response to Russia's expulsion of a British diplomat, with both countries accusing each other of espionage.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:22 UTC

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