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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

A new artificial intelligence tool could help Europe fight against Russian disinformation

A newly developed AI tool, Cipher, is showcasing its potential to combat Russian disinformation campaigns in Canada and aims to be implemented in Europe to counter similar threats.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Ukrainian hackers determine the location of Russian soldiers by offering Starlink activation

Ukrainian hackers are leveraging unregistered Starlink terminals to gather intelligence on Russian troop locations amid communication issues within the Russian army.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia initiates investigation against the founder of Telegram

The Russian government has launched an investigation against Telegram's founder Pavel Durov, accusing the messaging platform of being infiltrated by Western and Ukrainian intelligence agencies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:35 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Russian Intelligence Made Shocking Claim โ€“ Putin's Defiant Statement to the West

Russian intelligence claims that France and Britain are actively working to supply nuclear weapons to Ukraine, despite the lack of evidence.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Miracle Weapon: Russia Accuses the West of Pursuing a Nuclear Adventure for Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia's intelligence agency accuses Western powers of providing Ukraine with nuclear capabilities to alter the course of the war.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:33 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
National & Local

Putin: Sabotage attempts on the Turkish and Blue Stream pipelines are possible โ€“ Our enemies will regret it

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the FSB to enhance protection of energy and transport infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks allegedly supported by Western intelligence agencies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Russian saboteurs who terrorized Vilnius were led by a former taxi driver and con artist

The article discusses the involvement of J. Kolosovskis, a former taxi driver linked to the Russian military intelligence, in orchestrating arson attacks in Vilnius, which were timed to coincide with significant historical dates for Russia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
World

In the Last Hours / How Western Intelligence Services Accurately Predicted the Russian Invasion, but No One Believed Them

The article details how Western intelligence agencies predicted Russia's plans for invasion months in advance, but their warnings went largely unheeded by European nations and even Ukrainians themselves.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Witnesses Reveal the Cruel Truth: The West and Zelensky Knew About the Russian Invasion in Advance

American and British intelligence were aware of Russia's invasion months ahead and had detailed plans and intercepted communications, yet the world was reluctant to believe them.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

NATO nations could transfer nuclear bomb to Ukraine โ€“ Russian intelligence

Russia's intelligence agency alleges that UK and France are considering secretly transferring nuclear weapons technology to Ukraine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Sources: Two Russians were detained on a French oil tanker while collecting intelligence

Two Russian men working for a private security firm were detained on a French oil tanker for allegedly gathering intelligence.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

From Russian Maskirovka to Ambitions on Taiwan: The West and the Ukrainian Lesson for Taiwan

The article discusses how the lessons learned from the intelligence failures regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine can be applied to Taiwan's geopolitical situation.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Not the Familiar Spies: Behind Russia's Sabotage Campaign in Europe Lie a New Breed of Agents

Western security officials have suggested that recent sabotage efforts in Europe are part of a shadow war conducted by Russian intelligence, featuring new types of agents.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Ukraine 4 years: CIA and MI6 knew but no one believed them

A recent investigation outlines how Western intelligence agencies identified the threat of Russian invasion into Ukraine early on, yet their warnings went largely unheeded.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 15:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

UK trace found in assassination attempt on Russian general โ€“ FSB chief

Russian authorities allege that the UK's secret services were involved in an assassination attempt on a high-ranking general, which they claim was orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence with assistance from third parties.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Ukrainians Volunteer to Collect Russian Corpses at the Risk of Their Lives

Ukrainian volunteers are risking their lives to collect and identify Russian corpses left on the battlefield amid significant military losses reported by Western intelligence agencies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Guardian: Ukraine took over a dangerous Chechen message to Kadyrov before the Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was not convinced that a full-scale Russian invasion was imminent despite receiving alarming intelligence signals.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labour minister faces calls to be sacked over false claims against journalists

There are increasing calls for Labour minister Josh Simons to resign or be sacked after he made false claims about journalists allegedly connected to Russian intelligence.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

War in Ukraine: Russian Intelligence Classifies Telegram as a Danger to Soldiers

The Russian intelligence agency FSB has classified the messaging platform Telegram as a security risk due to its potential to compromise Russian soldiers' safety in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Intelligence Officer Gets Cold Training โ€“ Here is the Garrison That Is Right by the Russian Border

The article discusses the specialized training of intelligence officers stationed near the Russian border in Finland.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Investigation: Russian spy agency takes over Wagner operations in Africa

After the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russia's SVR intelligence agency has assumed control of Wagner's operations in Africa, continuing its influence through disinformation and security strategies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Ukrainian forces exploiting Telegram data for battlefield intel โ€“ FSB

The FSB claims Ukrainian forces are utilizing data from Telegram for military intelligence, posing risks to Russian soldiers.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Guardian: How Kyiv reacted to the CIA and MI6 evidence that Putin would invade Ukraine

The article discusses how Ukraine was unprepared for the looming Russian invasion despite months of warnings from U.S. intelligence agencies.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Ukraine succeeds in thwarting Russian intelligence service's attempt to assassinate socially active Ukrainians

Ukrainian authorities have successfully prevented a planned assassination by Russian intelligence targeting at least five prominent Ukrainians, including journalist Dmitrijs Gordons.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

German Defense Minister: A European Version of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance is Being Considered

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the consideration of a European equivalent to the Five Eyes intelligence alliance to better address Russian threats.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Kiviselg: Communication Restrictions Have Made the Situation of Russian Forces More Difficult

Estonian military intelligence chief Colonel Ants Kiviselg stated that restrictions on communication, particularly by SpaceX's Starlink and the Russian government's limit on Telegram usage, have negatively impacted Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: A Thousand Kenyans 'Recruited' for Russia's War - New Report

Kenya's intelligence service reveals that 1,000 Kenyans were lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with allegations of collusion by Russian officials.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

A New Target for Moscow? Russian Ships Noticed Near Strategic European Cable

Russian vessels have been spotted operating near a strategic undersea cable in international waters, raising concerns about potential military or intelligence operations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:41 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‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Report: More than 1,000 Kenyans in the Russian Army

Over 1,000 Kenyans have been transported to Ukraine to fight on behalf of Russia, as reported by Kenyan intelligence presented in Parliament.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's energy system remains Russia's primary target in air attacks โ€“ UK Defence Intelligence

UK Defence Intelligence reports that Ukraine's energy infrastructure continues to be the main target of Russian air strikes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

โ€˜Deliberate Fabricationโ€™: 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 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

โ€˜Deliberate Fabricationโ€™: 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 โ€ข 11:20 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
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Russia has taken 'over 1,000' Kenyans to Ukraine: intelligence report

An intelligence report reveals that over 1,000 Kenyans have been lured into fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine, primarily through deceitful job offers.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Russia has taken over 1,000 Kenyans to Ukraine โ€“ Intelligence report

An intelligence report reveals that over 1,000 Kenyans have been lured to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, misled into signing military contracts.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Over 1K Kenyans Sent to Fight With Russian Forces in Ukraine, Intel Report Says

An intelligence report reveals that over 1,000 Kenyans have been deceived into joining the Russian army in Ukraine, highlighting issues of recruitment tactics targeted at African men.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

British researcher: Epstein was a Russian agent and Andrew a "useful idiot"

Historian Andrew Lownie claims that Jeffrey Epstein acted as a Russian intelligence agent who manipulated former Prince Andrew of Britain.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The Panic of Russian Soldiers Shows No Sign of Ending

Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russian soldiers are struggling on the front lines due to issues with communication systems, exacerbated by a decision from SpaceX to limit Starlink services to them.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian children from occupied territories removed to Russia under guise of excursions

Ukrainian children from occupied territories are being taken to Russia under the pretext of cultural excursions, aiming for their integration into Russian society, according to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Foreign Intelligence Can See Russian Militaryโ€™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 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Ukrainian intelligence revealed secret Russian conversations about 'Starlink' disruptions: only curses

Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted secret conversations among Russian soldiers revealing their frustrations with the quality of Russian satellite communication systems, particularly in comparison to Western technologies.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

The loss of Starlink connection creates serious problems for Russian forces

Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russian troops are facing challenges with Starlink internet terminals across the front lines, lacking good alternative solutions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:05 UTC

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