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The Kremlin’s New Platform: How Sahra Wagenknecht’s Party Amplifies Russian Propaganda in Germany”

As we previously noted, the pro-Russian orientation of the German party Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht has begun to reveal itself — particularly through its facilitation of Kremlin propaganda in Germany and its provision…

October 9, 2025Germany, Russia

- Intelligence ops

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Escalates His War Against the Opposition with Russian Intelligence Support

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán continues his campaign against the opposition party Tisza, with backing from Russian intelligence, in an effort to maintain power and neutralize Brussels’ political influence over Hungary’s…

October 8, 2025Hungary, Russia, SVR

Geopolitics Intelligence ops

Minerals, Mercenaries, and State Power: CAR’s Choice Between Wagner and Africa Corps

The Central African Republic (CAR) faces mounting pressure from Moscow to phase out the Wagner mercenary group in favor of a new Kremlin-controlled “Africa Corps.” Russian officials – including a deputy defense…

October 7, 2025African Corps, CAR, Mali, Russia, Sudan, Wagner Group

Intelligence ops

How Tradecraft Failures Blew Moscow’s Media-Cover Spies

After the expulsion of Russian intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover, the Kremlin has increased the insertion into European countries of intelligence officers working under journalistic cover. This reflects a shift…

October 3, 2025Austria, Russia, SVR

Geopolitics Intelligence ops National Security Nonproliferation

Criminal Networks as Instruments of Hybrid Warfare in Europe

Hybrid warfare refers to the blended use of military and non-military tactics by state or non-state actors to destabilize a target state below the threshold of open war. In Europe,…

October 2, 2025chemical weapon, gangs, GRU, Russia

Democracy Governance Intelligence ops

Russian-Backed Election Destabilization in Moldova – Intelligence Brief

Parliamentary elections in Moldova are expected to be accompanied by a very high level of violence orchestrated by Russian intelligence, using mercenaries trained in Serbia. In light of this, we…

September 27, 2025Moldova, Russia, Serbia

Geopolitics Intelligence ops

From Transcarpathia to the Kremlin: Budapest’s Quiet War

Hungary continues to conduct intelligence operations on Ukrainian territory, sharing information with Russia and preparing provocations in the Kremlin’s interest. On the morning of Sept. 26, Ukrainian Armed Forces radar…

September 27, 2025Hungary, Russia, Ukraine

Democracy Governance Intelligence ops National Security

The Kiriyenko Blueprint: Turning Moldova’s Election into an Operation

Elections on Sept. 28 will set Moldova’s course: a pro-European future or a return to Russia’s orbit. For years, Moscow has sought to bring Moldova to heel—through the buying of politicians,…

September 25, 2025

Democracy Intelligence ops National Security

Ballots and Provocations: Moscow’s Election Gambit in Moldova

Less than a week before parliamentary elections, Moldovan authorities conducted 250 searches targeting more than 100 people amid suspicions that Russia is attempting to destabilize the country and sway the…

September 23, 2025Moldova, Russia

Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation

SVR’s Narrative on EU Interference in Serbia: Claims, Risks, and Reality”

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) continues to discredit itself by taking part in disinformation campaigns targeting foreign leaders. These operations are framed as part of Moscow’s effort to counter Western…

September 17, 2025Russia, Serbia