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'montenegro files'

Bulgarians Accused of Spying for Russia to Face Trial in London Court

New evidence was disclosed in Friday's spy plot hearing at London's Old Bailey court.

espionage unproven

Swedish Court Acquits Alleged Russian 'Agent'

The court said it could not prove that the man's actions did not amounted to espionage.

undercover operation

Ex-NSA Employee Pleads Guilty to Trying to Spy for Russia

Jareh Sebastian Dalke tried selling top secret documents in encrypted online communications to an individual he believed to be a Russian agent.

RT Shows Jailed American in Rare Russian Prison Footage

The U.S. has designated Paul Whelan — who is serving a 16-year sentence on espionage charges in Russia — as “wrongfully detained.”

'confidential basis'

Russia Charges Former U.S. Consulate Staffer With ‘Collaboration’

The U.S. State Department had in May denounced Robert Shonov’s detention in the Far Eastern city of Vladivostok.

U.S. Journalist Gershkovich Appeals Extended Detention

A judge ruled Thursday that Gershkovich’s pre-trial detention would be extended to Nov. 30.

spy allegations

Russian Court Extends American Journalist’s Pre-Trial Detention

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain in pre-trial detention until Nov. 30, Russian media reported Thursday.

Poland Detains Belarusian Suspected of Spying for Russia

The man is suspected of being part of a "Russian spy ring" which it claimed planned to derail trains carrying aid to Ukraine.

treason charges

Ex-Official Jailed 12 Years for Sending Ukraine ‘State Secrets'

The Telegram channel Krasnodar Teletype identified the defendant as former regional environmental administration official Artur Katrychko.

prison swap collateral

Brazil Denies Extradition Requests From U.S., Moscow for Accused Russian Spy

The denial is a “blow” to U.S. hopes of including Cherkasov in a potential prisoner exchange for Americans deemed wrongfully detained in Russia, WSJ reported...

concerning trend

UN ‘Alarmed’ by Russia’s Uptick in Spying, Treason Arrests

Sixteen people were convicted in Russia for treason and espionage in 2022, according to UN experts on human rights and freedom of expression.

Poland Detains Russian Hockey Player Suspected of Spying for Moscow

According to the Polish prosecutor's office, the detained man is the 14th person arrested as part of an investigation into a Russian "spy ring."

scientific crackdown

Russian Nuclear Scientist Jailed 9 Years for Treason

Investigators accused Victor Ilyin of attempting to pass sensitive information to the security services of Ukraine, the U.S. and Britain.

espionage suspicion

Russia Detains Suspected Ukraine Spy in Far East

The FSB has announced several arrests of suspected Ukrainian or pro-Ukrainian saboteurs and spies in recent weeks.

espionage sentence

Ukrainian ‘Spy’ Sentenced to 16 Years for Pursuing Small Arms Secrets

Andriy Petkevich, 43, was accused of seeking out secret information about small arms development.

Espionage claims

FSB Says Arrested Ukrainian Woman on Spying Charges

Independent media reported that the woman is likely a Crimean Tatar who was first arrested in December.

CIA Seeks to Recruit War-Weary, High-Ranking Russians With Video Appeal

“Maybe people around you don’t want to hear the truth. We do,” the CIA's message reads.

'absolute priority'

U.S. Ambassador to Moscow Visits Imprisoned American Paul Whelan

Permission to visit Whelan in Mordovia was granted after Tracy was given access to U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich.

personae non gratae

Norway Expels 15 Suspected Spies From Russian Embassy in Oslo

Despite the move, the Nordic country stressed it seeks normal diplomatic relations with Russia.

deepening confrontation

Putin Personally Approved Arrest of U.S. Journalist – Bloomberg

Hawks in Russia’s security services reportedly took the initiative with Putin's endorsement.

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