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U.S. Ex-Marine Whelan Will Not Appeal Russian Espionage Verdict: Agencies

Paul Whelan hopes to be exchanged with Russians convicted in the United States in a prisoner swap, his lawyer said.

Russia Sentences U.S. Ex-Marine to 16 Years in Prison in Spy Trial

Paul Whelan's case has intensified tensions between Moscow and Washington and sparked speculation of a prisoner swap.

international espionage

Retired Austrian Colonel Jailed Over Spying for Russia

The 71-year-old colonel "betrayed state secrets at the expense of Austria for a foreign secret service."

living in secret

Skripals Relocate to New Zealand Following Russian Poisoning Attempt – Reports

They were given new identities and will likely never appear publicly under their real names again, The Times reported.

U.S. Demands Russia Free Ill American Accused of Spying

Fifty-year-old Paul Whelan had emergency hernia surgery late Thursday.

Alleged Treason

Ukraine Security Service Catches Alleged Russian Spy in Its Ranks

Ukrainian authorities are gearing up to lay charges of state treason and planning terror attacks against the detained man.

Italy and Russia Spar Over Alleged Coronavirus Spies

The unusual exchange came after an Italian newspaper story about the purportedly nefarious nature of Russia's aid mission.

'buffer network'

Russia Hires Britons for ‘Intelligence Operations’ – Guardian

Russia allegedly deploys its clients to attack Putin critics and “facilitate and conceal massive money-laundering operations.”

baltic espionage

Latvia Arrests Spy Working for Russia

The suspect is accused of trying to recruit a secret service officer to spy for Moscow.

START OF HEARINGS

Trial of Austrian Army Officer Accused of Spying for Russia Opens

The 71-year-old defendant is accused of having provided "comprehensive information" on a range of military topics to Moscow.

Bellingcat Names Russian Diplomat as Bulgarian Poisoning Suspect

It's “the first known case when a Russian diplomat is simultaneously wanted for attempted murder under an Interpol Red Notice,” Bellingcat wrote.

failed operation

U.S. Arrests Mexican Citizen Allegedly Recruited by Russia

"Fuentes admitted to law enforcement officers that he was directed by a Russian government official," the Justice Department said.

Ireland Suspects Russian Agents of Inspecting Undersea Cables – The Times

The undersea cables crossing the world's seas and oceans carry global internet communications and trillions of dollars in financial transactions.

Russian Scientist Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Treason

Investigators accused Alexei Temirev of sending Russian state secrets to Vietnam, the RBC news website cited his lawyer as saying.

Russian Couple Tried for Treason Over ‘Photobombing’ Secret Agent – Kommersant

The agent allegedly blew his own cover by speaking openly about his work and taking photos with guests at the couple's wedding.

New U.S. Envoy Tells Russia to 'End Nightmare' for Jailed Ex-Marine

The ambassador accused Russian authorities of "shameful treatment" of alleged spy Paul Whelan.

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist in Espionage Row With Tokyo

Japanese media reported that a former employee leaked the information to two Russian officials suspected of espionage.

PERSONA NON-GRATA

Bulgaria Set to Expel Two Russian Diplomats Over Espionage

Prosecutors had said earlier that the Russians were engaged in espionage but could not be charged due to diplomatic immunity.

Novichok suspicions

Bulgaria Charges 3 Russians Over Poisoning Possibly Linked to Skripal Case

Bulgarian prosecutors said the method the accused Russians used was "dangerous to the lives of many."

Working-class spies

Russian ‘Plumbers’ Questioned at Davos Over Espionage Suspicions – Report

While both men carried Russian diplomatic passports, they reportedly identified themselves as plumbers.

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