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Articles with tag "Espionage"

'Pulp fiction'

Russia Accuses Alleged U.S. Spy Whelan of Lying About Ill-Treatment in Jail

Russia's Foreign Ministry called Paul Whelan's accusations an effort to create "artificial hype."
Spy Scandal

German Prosecutors Suspect Russia Connection to Georgian Killing in Berlin

The measure could raise tensions between Germany and Russia.
state treason

Russia Arrests Suspected Ukrainian Spy in Crimea

A woman was arrested for allegedly attempting to obtain Russian military secrets on behalf of Ukraine.
Paying respects

Kremlin Pays Tribute to Late Soviet Spy It Says May Have Changed History

Goar Vartanyan allegedly helped thwart a plan backed by Adolf Hitler to assassinate the allied leaders in 1943.
'Hybrid warfare'

Russia, China Behind ‘Most Aggressive’ Spying in Czech Republic – Report

Russia's goal is to manipulate decision-making processes and force the counterparty to weaken itself, the EU and NATO member said.
Arms race

Historians Unmask Fourth Soviet Spy in U.S. Manhattan Nuclear Project

Oscar Seborer’s secret life showed “how widespread espionage was” in the U.S. atomic bomb program.
Connect the dots

8 Russian Agents Linked to Bulgaria Poisoning – Bellingcat

One of the suspects reportedly has links to the Skripal poisoning and Catalonia’s rejected 2017 independence referendum.
Updated resume

Convicted Agent Butina Accepts Russian State Job Offer, Reports Say

Maria Butina will work to defend Russians imprisoned abroad.
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.
spy scandal

Serbia's President Accuses Russia of Spying

The incident has the potential to sour relations between Serbia and Russia, who are old allies.
Suspected spy

FSB Detains Russian Solider Suspected of Spying for Ukraine

The serviceman was allegedly gathering secret information for Ukraine's intelligence service.
Russian meddling

Widow of Ex-KGB Agent Backs Legal Action for Release of UK's Russia Report

If successful, it could force Boris Johnson to publish a report on alleged Russian meddling in British politics.
Ongoing saga

Russian Court Rejects Appeal by Ex-U.S. Marine Held on Spying Charges

Paul Whelan denies the allegations and says he was set up in a politically motivated sting.
job poaching

Russian 'Agent' Butina Offered Job in Parliament Following Return Home

The offer came from controversial lawmaker Leonid Slutsky.
Secret swap

Russia Trades Captive Spies With Norway, Lithuania in Cold War-style Swap

The move secures the return of several captured agents to their home countries.
ducks in a row

Lithuania Pardons Russian Spies, Paving Way for 3-Way Swap

The move could lead to the release of Norwegian Frode Berg, who was jailed in Russia for espionage.
Intrigue in Sofia

Bulgaria Asks Russia to Recall Diplomat Over Spying Allegation

Prosecutors accused a first secretary of having been involved in espionage for more than a year.
Espionage wave

Poland Captures Suspected Russian Spy, Media Reports

Authorities were said to have found weapons and ammunition in the suspect’s apartment.
Speaking out

Admitted Russian Agent Maria Butina's First Comments Following Release

She discussed the U.S. justice system, sexism, U.S.-Russia friendship and why she pleaded guilty.
Early release

Russian Woman Convicted by U.S. of Being Agent Returns Home

Her release follows a 15-month stint behind bars for conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Russia.
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