Intelligence ops Archives

The Krivolucka Connection: A Counterintelligence Test for Slovenia

The controversy surrounding the inner circle of Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar poses a potential counterintelligence challenge for Ljubljana, although the facts currently available in open sources do not substantiate…

August 24, 2026Slovenia

From Sabotage to Assassination: Russia’s Escalating War on Europe’s Defense Industry

The Italian opposition is seeking to draw the government's attention to the explosion at the KNDS Ammo Italy plant in Colleferro in the context of possible Russian sabotage. In particular,…

August 20, 2026chemical weapon, Germany, Italy, NATO, Russia

Coup Intelligence ops

Kémi Séba and the Failed Benin Coup: Russia’s Influence Networks Test the Gulf of Guinea

The arrest of prominent Pan-African activist Kémi Séba in South Africa adds a new dimension to the investigation into the failed December 2025 coup in Benin and highlights the increasingly…

August 13, 2026Benin, France, GRU, Russia, Wagner Group

Governance Intelligence ops National Security

From Diplomatic Cover to Agent Networks: The Russian Factor in Austria’s Espionage Law Reform

At least 21 of the 117 employees serving at Russian diplomatic missions in Austria have been identified as having confirmed or possible links to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), military…

August 11, 2026Austria

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From Prigozhin’s Political Machine to an SVR Influence Platform: Russia’s Reorganization of Africa Politology

Russia’s transfer of the former Prigozhin-linked influence network known as Africa Politology, or internally as “The Company,” to the control of the Foreign Intelligence Service, or SVR, represents more than an administrative restructuring. It…

July 31, 2026Russia, SVR, Wagner Group

Intelligence ops Warfare

The Russian–Iranian Strike Architecture: Moscow’s Possible Role in Targeting U.S. Intelligence Facilities

Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Persian Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia may have assisted Iran by providing targeting data or advanced drone…

July 24, 2026Iran, Russia, USA

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Russia’s Intelligence War Against Italy: Espionage, Diplomatic Retaliation, and NATO’s Technological Security

A new round of diplomatic confrontation has emerged between Italy and Russia over an espionage case. Moscow has expelled the Italian military attaché and one of his staff members, a…

July 22, 2026Italy, Russia

Intelligence ops National Security

Closing the Tokyo Loophole: Pressuring Japan to Disrupt Russia’s Military Supply Chains

A classified 20th Directorate of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) is reportedly operating in Tokyo to identify, procure, and smuggle dual-use and military…

July 14, 2026GRU, Japan, Russia, Sanctions

- Intelligence ops

Inside Russia’s Hunt for NATO GEOINT: Protecting Europe’s Space and Geospatial Intelligence

Italy has expelled two officials from the Russian Embassy on espionage charges. On July 9, 2026, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that two Russian military…

July 10, 2026GEOINT, Italy, NATO, Russia

Intelligence ops

From Cyber Espionage to Financial Destabilization: Russia’s Data Warfare Campaign Against Moldova

The Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) of the Republic of Moldova has officially accused Russian intelligence services of coordinating the large-scale collection of Moldovan citizens' personal data for use in…

June 19, 2026Cyberattacks, FSB, Moldova, Russia