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Articles with tag "Espionage"

'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.
naming names

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.
cord-cutting

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.
state secrets

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.
spy selfies

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.
ESPIONAGE CASE

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.
trade secrets

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.
espionage charges

Russian Court Extends Detention of Ex-U.S. Marine for 3 Months

Whelan was detained by agents from Russia's Federal Security Service in a Moscow hotel room on Dec. 28 last year.
ESPIONAGE MEMORIAL

Russia Honors Two of Britain's 'Cambridge Five' Spies

Russia honored two members of a British spy ring who passed information to the Soviet Union with a memorial plaque and a tribute from the head of Russia's...
Spy case

Son of Russian Spies Wins Case to Remain a Canadian Citizen

Vavilov claimed he had no idea that his parents were spies until they were arrested.
safety first

‘Erratic’ Russian Spy Ship Spotted Off Southeast U.S.

The spy ship reportedly isn’t using its navigation lights and isn’t responding to commercial vessels' calls.
'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.
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