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Moscow Expels Spanish Journalist, Employer Says

Xavier Colas was given 24 hours to leave Russia since he was unable to obtain a new work visa.

mysterious death

Spain Has ‘No Doubt’ Kremlin Behind Russian Helicopter Deserter’s Death – El Pais

Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov flew his Mi-8 helicopter into Ukraine in August, saying he opposed Russia's military offensive.

murky circumstances

Mystery Surrounds Death of Russian Helicopter Deserter

Maxim Kuzminov flew his Mi-8 helicopter into Ukraine in August in a brazen operation, saying he opposed Russia's military offensive.

Russians’ Real Estate Deals in Spain Hit Post-Crimea High – RBC

The 2,137 transactions on the purchase and sale of housing made by Russian nationals in January-June 2023 mark a 50% increase from the same period last...

high-profile targets

Spain Pensioner Held Over Ukraine Embassy, PM Letter Bombs

Spanish police arrested a pensioner Wednesday on suspicion he sent letter bombs targeting the prime minister and the Ukrainian embassy, authorities said...

supremacist proxies

Russian Military Intelligence Linked to Spanish Letter Bomb Campaign – NYT

Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency is suspected of directing associates of a St. Petersburg-based white supremacist militant group to carry...

mysterious origin

What Do We Know About the Spanish Letter Bombs?

Six letter bombs have been sent to high-profile government, military and diplomatic targets in Spain in the past week, prompting authorities to step up...

Russian Agents Offered 10K Soldiers to Aid Catalan Separatists – Reports

The AP reported that the Russian offer of military aid was “apparently to help in a theoretical armed conflict with Spanish authorities.”

Splitting spain

Spain Probes Russia’s Role in Catalonia Referendum – El Pais

Spain will investigate a secretive military intelligence unit that is reportedly engaged in a campaign to destabilize Europe.

Diplomatic Spat

Moscow Summons Spanish Envoy Over 'Old Enemy' Comment

"Russia, our old enemy, is once again saying, 'here I am,' and has returned as a threat," the Spanish Foreign Minister said.

Russia and Spain Agree to Cooperate on Cyber Security, Fight Fake News

Russia and Spain have reportedly agreed to set up a joint cybersecurity group to prevent diplomatic relations from being damaged by the spread of misinformation...

Spain Acquits Group of Russians Suspected of Mafia Ties

Those acquitted include Russian State Duma deputy Vladislav Reznik, who claimed innocence since the trial began in February.

Spain Demands Prison Terms for 18 Gangsters linked to Russian Mafia

Among the charged is State Duma deputy Vladislav Reznik.

How Catalan Independence Could Affect Russians

Up to 20,000 Russian citizens own property in Catalonia

Russian Senator Slams Western ‘Hypocrisy’ Over Catalonia Violence

“Not for the first time I see how the West is cynical and hypocritical.”

Navalny Undergoes Eye Operation in Spain

Navalny confirmed in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he is currently in Barcelona, where he recently underwent an operation on his right eye.

Deputy Head of Russian Central Bank Linked to Moscow Mafia - Reports

The deputy head of Russia's Central Bank provided instructions to members of the Moscow-based Taganskaya crime syndicate on how to launder money through...

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