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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.

'totally illegal'

Biden Calls Russia's Imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich 'Out of Bounds'

The U.S. president also told reporters that the WSJ reporter's jailing was "totally illegal."

treason charges

Russian Couple Detained for Allegedly Spying on Defense Enterprise

A couple in Nizhny Tagil has been detained by the FSB for allegedly spying for Ukraine.

collective action

Russian Journalists Sign Letter Demanding U.S. Reporter’s Release

Over 200 Russian journalists have signed an open letter calling for the release of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

opinion Andrei Soldatov

Evan Gershkovich's Arrest Means No Journalist Can Feel Safe in Russia Today

All foreign journalists, and by default all foreign nationals, are now potentially fair game for Putin and the Russian security services.

Espionage: U.S. Charges Shed Light on the Life of a Russian 'Illegal'

According to a U.S. indictment, Brazilian Viktor Ferreira was a Russian spy under deep cover.

wiretapped call

Elites Allegedly Insulting Putin in Phone Call Cause Sensation in Russia

A leaked phone conversation critical of Putin continued to send shockwaves through Russia's elites on Monday.

U.S. Charges Russian Spy Who Tried To Infiltrate War Crime Court

The U.S. Justice Department unveiled spying charges Friday against a Russian who, under a Brazilian alias, studied at a Washington university and then...

'threat was real'

Poland 'Dismantles' Russian Spy Ring

"The threat was real," Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said.

candid admission

Moldova Fears 'Hybrid Warfare Generated by Russia' — Defense Minister

While Moldova is in no "imminent military danger" it is subject to "hybrid warfare generated by Russia," Moldova's Defense Minister said on Monday.

heightened tensions

Moldova Separatists Say Foil Ukraine-Backed 'Terror' Attack

Transnistria's prosecutor said the perpetrators had been planning to "eliminate top state officials."

pipeline sabotage

U.S. Intelligence Concludes 'Pro-Ukraine Group' Behind Nord Stream Attack

New evidence suggests a "pro-Ukrainian group" was responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline attack last year, according to the New York Times.

opinion William Courtney and Philip Wasielewski

Russia Must End State Terror Before it Can Hope to Gain Freedom

Russia is now more domestically repressive than at any other time in its recent history.

Putin Urges FSB ‘Comrades’ to Step Up Counterintelligence Work

The Russian president addressed senior members of the country's intelligence service on Tuesday.

opinion Olga Lautman

Russia's Planned Coup in Moldova Reminds Us Why Ukraine Must Win This War

Russia's readiness to interfere in another country's affairs is another example of why it cannot be allowed to win in Ukraine.

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