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Russian Patriarch Kirill Spied in Switzerland for KGB in 70s – Media

The Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, a strong supporter of President Vladimir Putin, worked for Soviet intelligence while living in Switzerland in the...

Slovenia Arrests 2 Suspected Spies for Russia – Report

Slovenian authorities have arrested two foreign nationals suspected of spying for Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency, the Slovenian newspaper...

'aggravated espionage'

Swedish Brothers Go on Trial in 'Unique' Russian Spy Case

Two Swedish brothers, one a former intelligence official, went on trial in Stockholm on Friday accused of "aggravated espionage" for allegedly spying for...

prison sentence

Russian Jailed in Norway for Illegal Drone Flight

A Russian man was sentenced to 90 days in jail in Norway on Wednesday for flying a drone over the country in violation of a ban adopted in response to...

rare public remarks

CIA Tells Russians Frustrated by Putin's War: ‘We’re Open for Business’

The CIA is seeking to recruit Russian nationals angry with the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine, a senior official in the U.S. foreign intelligence...

Norway Reveals Identity of Suspected Russian Agent

Norway's counter-intelligence service (PST) on Friday revealed what it said was the true identity of a Russian spy posing as a Brazilian researcher. The...

Norway Arrests 'Academic' Accused of Spying for Russia

Authorities in Norway have arrested a suspected Russian spy who claimed to be a Brazilian national, Norwegian television reported Tuesday. The university...

Son of Close Putin Ally Arrested For Flying Drone in Svalbard

A judge in Norway on Tuesday ordered the son of one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies to be placed in custody for two...

Heightened Tensions

4 Russians Arrested in Norway for Breaking Photography Ban

For the third time in a week, police in northern Norway have detained Russian citizens for taking photos in areas where photography is banned. While the...

Espionage Fears

German Cybersecurity Chief Sacked Over Alleged Russia Ties

Germany's cybersecurity chief has been sacked after a TV satire show accused him of having ties to the Russian intelligence services, an interior ministry...

Diplomatic spat

Japan Expels Russian Consul in Tit-for-Tat Move

Japan has ordered a senior Russian official stationed in the country to leave in retaliation for the expulsion of a Japanese diplomat over alleged spying...

Spying suspicion

Russians, Ukrainian Arrested Trying to Enter Albanian Army Plant

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the three individuals were "suspected of espionage."

Half of Russian Spies in Europe Expelled Since Ukraine War – British Spy Chief

A number of European countries have expelled dozens of Russian diplomats as part of a joint response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Siberian Scientist Dies in Custody After Treason Arrest – Reports

“They took a sick man, who was practically dying and feeding through a tube.”

thwarted attempt

Russian Spy Tried To Penetrate War Crimes Court, Say Dutch

Dutch intelligence said the spy works for Russia's GRU military intelligence service and posed as a Brazilian national.

Russian ‘Illegals’ Sleeper Agent Dies Aged 79

Spy Mikhail Vasenkov posed for years as an ordinary American citizen.

under diplomatic cover

Poland Expels 45 Russian Diplomats for Espionage

Russia's ambassador to Poland immediately dismissed the allegation.

facilitated departure

Russian Plane Lands in U.S. to Remove Diplomats Expelled for Alleged Espionage

The plane was allowed to land even though the U.S. closed its airspace to all Russian aircraft after Moscow invaded Ukraine.

Russia Imprisons Elderly Ukrainian for 12 Years for ‘Spying’ – RBC

Konstantin Shiring was identified as an agent of Ukraine’s military intelligence service who was detained in March 2020.

Intelligence Agent

University Spy in Germany 'Passed Ariane Rocket Details to Russia'

The man was working at a Bavarian university when he was allegedly contacted by Russian foreign intelligence service SVR.

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