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war micromanagement

Putin Involved in Tactical Decision Making in East Ukraine – Reports

Western military officials assess Putin's level of engagement in the military push for Ukraine’s Donbas region to be very high.

leaving a trail

Russia Pushes Law to Force Taxi Apps to Share Data With Spy Agency

Ride-hailing apps would be required to give the FSB domestic intelligence agency real-time access to their data.

intelligence reshuffle

Putin Gives GRU Boosted Role in Ukraine – Report

“Alexeyev is a tough and self-assured general,” according to the authors of the report.

eyewitness account

Russia Publishes Top Secret Case File, Mugshot of Hitler’s Pilot

Lieutenant General Hans Baur's testimony in Soviet court recounts his time in Hitler's bunker in the final days of World War II.

Russia Uncovers ‘Ukrainian Assasination Plot’ Against State TV Host

Officials alleged that the 'neo-Nazi assassins' were under orders from Ukraine’s Security Services.

Russia Warns of Ukrainian Mines in Black Sea

Since launching its offensive on Feb. 24, Russia has gained control over large parts of Ukraine's Black Sea coastline.

internal purge?

Russian Spies in Spotlight Over Ukraine Shortcomings

Observers believe Russia had expected to make far more rapid progress in the invasion after it was launched on Feb. 24, with forces that were welcomed...

escalating claims

Russia Says Border Facility Near Ukraine Destroyed in Shell Attack

The Ukrainian military called Moscow's claim "fake news."

under suspicion

Russia Says Arrests Ukrainian Spy Trio Amid Mounting Tensions

The three men confessed to being recruited by Ukraine’s military and security services and were allegedly plotting terrorist attacks, the FSB said.

ESPIONAGE EQUIPMENT

Russia's FSB Says Facebook Smart Glasses ‘Spy Gadget’ – Reports

The FSB said the futuristic smart glasses could “secretly obtain information,” a view which could prohibit their use in Russia.

Belarus-EU Migrant Crisis Spreads to Russia With New Border Detentions – Reports

Border guards in western Russia reportedly detained several people from the Middle East attempting to illegally enter the country.

Russia Shields Fraud-Plagued Space Agency From Foreign Scrutiny

The FSB argues the information on Roscosmos' work — as well as its problems — can be used against Russia by foreign states and organizations.

Russian Security Forces Unable to Get QR Codes to Dine Out in Moscow

The FSB and FSO are required by law to keep employees' personal data private, excluding them from public health databases.

financial fugitive

Ex-Wirecard Exec Still in Moscow After Year On the Run – Reports

Jan Marsalek has been reported to be under the protection of Russian military intelligence near Moscow.

connecting the dots

FSB Unit Linked to Navalny Poisoning Targeted Prominent Writer – Investigation

Dmitry Bykov nearly died after falling ill during an April 2019 tour of Russia’s regions.

opinion Andrei Soldatov

Can the U.S. Still Cooperate With Russia's Security Agencies?

How to work together when you can't tell the cops from the robbers.

downplayed numbers

Russia’s Internal Navalny Protest Estimates Higher Than Acknowledged – Meduza

The data is reportedly part of the FSB military counterintelligence unit’s first known comprehensive review of Navalny's public support.

Second Russian Officer Suspected of Leaking Navalny Poisoners’ Data – Kommersant

The St. Petersburg police major faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of abuse of office.

Navalny’s Alleged FSB Poisoners Linked to Deaths of Journalists, Activists – Investigation

“Travel coincidences make it impossible to doubt the involvement of this group of poisoners,” Bellingcat, The Insider and Der Spiegel wrote.

Russia’s FSB Says Protects ‘Putin’s Palace’ From NATO Intelligence

Alexei Navalny’s recent viral investigation alleges that the billion-dollar estate enjoys presidential-level protection.

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