Egyptian President El-Sisi met with the Russian intelligence chief to discuss regional developments and efforts towards a Gaza ceasefire.

The Swedish Security Service (Säpo) uncovered a Russian operation at a local pub in Sundbyberg, where a foreign diplomat was recruited as an agent by Russian intelligence. The pub owner recognized the men involved.

Sweden's security service, Sapo, announced it thwarted a Russian intelligence operation aimed at discrediting Sweden. The operation involved an agent operating within a foreign diplomatic mission in Stockholm.

Sweden has successfully dismantled a Russian spy network, while Austria has blocked the illegal supply of materials to Moscow's war industry. These actions highlight ongoing efforts in Europe to counter Russian intelligence operations and support for its military.

Russian intelligence services are actively trying to influence French elections to ensure a victory for Marine Le Pen, demonstrating Moscow's uncertainty despite opinion polls.

A mentally ill Swedish man, working as a store security guard, has been accused of spying for Russia, with his alleged activities being uncovered almost by chance. The case highlights concerns about Russian intelligence operations.

A Hungarian university student applying for a national security vetted job was found to have been previously contacted by Russian intelligence, with a Russian diplomat supporting the individual.

Kyiv launched an attack on a Russian intelligence center reportedly hidden in a resort. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that three people were killed in recent Russian attacks across Ukraine.

Irish Times investigation finds software involved in handling of sensitive information with at least three agencies

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy to protest cyberattacks attributed to Russian intelligence officers and other entities contributing to Russia's destabilizing cyber activities against the European Union.

The New York Times has reported that Japan is serving as a procurement hub for high-tech materials and other goods needed by the Russian military for its invasion of Ukraine, facilitated by Russian intelligence activities.

Two former Italian internal intelligence service members, Gavino Raul Pirás and Vincenzo Di Pasquale, have been arrested in Rome on suspicion of providing sensitive information to Russian intelligence agencies for financial gain.

Arne Schönbohm, the former head of Germany's cybersecurity agency BSI, has won his lawsuit against ZDF's Jan Böhmermann. Böhmermann had implied Schönbohm had indirect contact with Russian intelligence, and while Schönbohm was successful in his claim, he did not receive monetary compensation.

A San Francisco University professor stated that current Russian intelligence services, inheriting from the KGB, maintain an anti-Western focus and use money and blackmail for agent recruitment.

Russian intelligence agencies are reportedly increasing their focus on acquiring Western computer technology and software updates for machine tools, showing less concern about being caught.

Officials report that Russian intelligence agencies are intensifying efforts to acquire Western technology, a move attributed to the impact of international sanctions.

The name of businessman Sebastian Ghiță, exiled in Belgrade, has appeared in a leak of information regarding Russian intelligence activities, specifically concerning the Republic of Moldova. Ghiță is mentioned by a Kremlin agent in correspondence with a superior.

Investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi reports that the Tisza government is set to receive an updated list of Russian intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover, following a previous list reportedly rejected by the Orbán government in 2022.

Russian intelligence and security services are actively attempting to recruit informants in Norway, according to reports.

Poland's internal security service (ABW) has recorded an unprecedented number of Russian espionage cases and hybrid attacks on its territory since 2024, according to a recent report. The report details the use of "disposable spies" by Russian intelligence.

Russian intelligence services have reportedly shifted their tactics in Poland, employing 'low-cost agents' to overwhelm Polish counterintelligence with numerous small, seemingly chaotic actions, aiming to divert attention from their true objectives.

German prosecutors have arrested a man, identified as Sergej K, on suspicion of continuously spying for Russian intelligence.

Russian intelligence reports indicate that authorities are exploring new methods to replenish the state budget, which is facing a deepening deficit. These measures may include increasing the financial burden on Russian citizens and businesses.

Estonia's Internal Security Service (KAPO) announced that a record number of 16 Russian intelligence collaborators were "detained and neutralized" last year, amidst Moscow's increasing reliance on social networks.

The quantity of explosives discovered near the TurkStream gas pipeline in Serbia was deemed insufficient to destroy or significantly damage it. An expert suggests the incident was likely a Russian intelligence operation.

Reports indicate that Germany is confronting a threat from 'disposable agents' recruited by Russian intelligence services, who are reportedly enlisting criminals for low-cost, high-risk espionage operations.

A resident of Ukraine's Zhytomyr region has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing Russian intelligence with information regarding the movements of Ukrainian Armed Forces aircraft.

A Washington Post report suggested Russian intelligence was alarmed by declining public support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before elections, and now reports indicate Orbán himself feels he could lose power soon.

Fake videos are circulating about an assassination attempt against Viktor Orbán and calls for a coup by some Ukrainian leaders if he wins elections, with these videos linked to Russian intelligence-affiliated bot networks.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service has proposed staging an assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in order to improve his showing in the parliamentary election in April.

The highly confidential Center 795, formed after the start of the war in Ukraine and comprising elite GRU and FSB units, allegedly conspired with a Montenegrin mercenary to plan an abduction using Google Translate.

According to experts, Russian intelligence operations in Hungary may be facilitated by the government's perceived lack of aggressive countermeasures against them.

A top-secret Russian military intelligence unit, Center 795, was reportedly exposed after one of its 500 agents, arrested in Colombia and awaiting extradition to the US, used Google Translate to issue instructions to a hitman.

A French media report, cited by the portal NEXTA, alleges that Serbia has become the primary base for Russian intelligence activities aimed at sabotage and destabilization across Europe.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the country will seek assistance from two other nations in its investigation into possible links between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence, as well as any offenses affecting Polish citizens.

Finnish security and intelligence services have warned that Russian intelligence and influence resources currently focused on Ukraine could be redirected elsewhere after the conflict concludes, potentially leading to a resurgence in espionage.

Lithuania's Foreign Minister has called for measures to curb the influence of Russian intelligence within the Orthodox archdiocese in the country.

The Russian Embassy in Budapest has denied allegations of Kremlin special units interfering in Hungarian elections, referencing Péter Magyar. This comes after claims that three Russian intelligence officers arrived in Budapest in late January, with information shared by the United States.

Eurojust reports that a network suspected of working for Russian military intelligence sent self-igniting parcel bombs to several European countries, with some igniting in logistics centers and vehicles.

The German intelligence service reports that Russia is understating its war costs.

Russian intelligence allegedly launched an information attack, spreading false reports about Western plans to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

The Rygge military air station in Norway is experiencing increased suspicious behavior outside its fences, with Russian intelligence cited as a potential actor behind the activities.

Russian intelligence services have alleged that London and Paris are actively working to provide Ukraine with a nuclear bomb, a claim that Kyiv has vehemently denied.

According to Russian intelligence, the West allegedly wants to supply Ukraine with a 'Wunderwaffe' (wonder weapon), suggesting Kyiv might seek more favorable ceasefire terms if it possessed a nuclear or similar weapon.

A well-known Ukrainian rapper and internet personality, Slevin Dadyan, was reportedly the target of an assassination plot in Warsaw, allegedly orchestrated by Russian intelligence services. A man from Donbas suspected of preparing the assassination has been arrested.

A report indicates that Vienna is one of Europe's most significant centers for Russian intelligence activities, with at least 20 of 117 Russian diplomatic staff in Austria potentially linked to SVR, GRU, or FSB.

Swedish security police announced they prevented a Russian intelligence operation aimed at discrediting Sweden, leading to the expulsion of Russian individuals.

Reports indicate that Russian intelligence agents are employing 'honeytraps' to ensnare and lead Ukrainian soldiers to their deaths.

A 34-year-old Swedish man traveled to Moscow last year to provide classified information to Russian intelligence, reportedly feeling persecuted by Swedish intelligence and seeking Russian citizenship in exchange. He had contacted the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) 578 times.

Berlin has dismissed claims by Russian intelligence that Germany is preparing to develop nuclear weapons, stating they are untrue and part of Russian propaganda.

Despite recent failures, Russian intelligence services are gaining increasing power to support Putin, with critics describing them as a 'degraded gang' as the regime revives the figure of 'Iron Felix'.

Russian intelligence services announced they have seized Western-made FPV (First Person View) drones, which they claim were designed for launching attacks on Russian territory.

Following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Western nations expelled Russian spies, but Japan has reportedly become a hub for Russian intelligence seeking technology.

Two men have been arrested in Italy on suspicion of spying for Russia, with one identified as a former carabinieri non-commissioned officer involved in espionage activities for a presumed Russian intelligence agent.

Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, has described the Armenian election as 'questionable' while emphasizing the importance of maintaining good bilateral relations between the two countries.

A 19-year-old resident of Poltava Oblast has been detained on suspicion of being recruited by Russian intelligence services to murder a Ukrainian serviceman. He allegedly sent a poisoned 'gift' to the marine after posing as a woman online.

Russian intelligence services have reportedly increased their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as tightening sanctions continue to constrain the country's military economy.

Lithuania's State Enterprise Center of Registers has suffered a major data breach, with over 600,000 real estate registry records downloaded, raising fears of potential use by Russian intelligence.

Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) officers have arrested three Polish citizens suspected of spying for Russian intelligence, according to Tomasz Siemoniak, coordinator of special services.

Tehran is reportedly preparing for war, planning ambushes against US jets with the assistance of Russian intelligence services, amid fears in Washington about Iran's knowledge of US attack procedures.

Fico's government in Slovakia has invited the Russian military attaché to return, explaining the decision as related to the care of graves, though some experts view it as a move to strengthen Russian intelligence presence.

There is a call for the Austrian government to take more decisive action against espionage, particularly Russian intelligence activities, to uphold the country's sovereignty. The article emphasizes the need for a consistent approach to counter secret service operations.

A Russian intelligence officer operating under diplomatic cover was quietly expelled from Hungary after the elections, with sources indicating the Constitutional Protection Office had sought his expulsion earlier.

Colonel Rafał Syrysko, head of Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW), expressed concern over the increasing radicalization of Polish youth and discussed new tactics employed by Russian intelligence services in Poland. He also highlighted the biggest risks facing the country.

A court in Odesa has sentenced an agent of Russian intelligence services to 15 years in prison for treason, for directing missile and drone strikes on the city.

Russian intelligence reports new developments in the war, including Ukraine gaining air superiority and the effectiveness of new AI-powered drones, while the Russian offensive has stalled.

Russian intelligence services claim that the European Union is secretly exploring the possibility of developing nuclear weapons to defend itself against threats from Moscow.

Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that Russian forces are struggling due to the Kremlin's policies, as the war in Ukraine continues.

The Russian hacking group 'Fancy Bear', linked to Russian intelligence, has reportedly targeted the Serbian Ministry of Defense, Military Medical Academy, and Military Academy since October, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities.

Russian intelligence reports indicate that the Kremlin has abandoned a large-scale initiative to bring 'SMO veterans' en masse into the State Duma through elections, suggesting authorities do not intend to share real power with them.

Russian police identified over 57,000 homeless children in 2025, with an intelligence agency linking the increase to socio-economic problems and growing poverty in the country.

The FBI has issued a warning that Russian intelligence is actively targeting American users of messaging applications.

The FBI has issued a warning that Russian intelligence is actively compromising thousands of Signal accounts, specifically targeting US officials, military personnel, and journalists through impersonation tactics.

An expert suggests that shutting down Telegram or similar platforms will not stop Russian intelligence agencies from recruiting via social media, as they will simply move to other platforms, indicating that the response cannot be purely technical.

According to Le Monde, Serbia is the primary hub for Russian operations aimed at destabilizing Europe. Three Serbian citizens were convicted in Serbia for espionage and religious hatred related to actions in France in 2025, with the verdict confirming they acted under Russian intelligence orders and funding.

The trial has begun for five individuals accused of working for Russian intelligence, who allegedly prepared and sent dangerous packages, three of which ignited.

Finland has warned that while Russian intelligence capabilities in Europe have weakened during the war, Russia is preparing to restore them, particularly in human intelligence resources.

According to a Russia expert, the absence of substantive denials regarding reports of Russian intelligence agents arriving in Hungary strengthens the belief that Russia intends to interfere in the elections.

Court rulings in Serbia reveal that Russian intelligence services recruited Serbian citizens to incite racist riots in France and Germany, aiming to destabilize these countries.

Five individuals have been charged in Lithuania in connection with a parcel arson plot, which authorities believe is linked to Russian intelligence services.

Norway's Police Security Service (PST) anticipates significant Russian intelligence interest in the upcoming 'Cold Response' military winter exercise in Northern Norway.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained a resident of the Cherkasy region who, under orders from Russian intelligence, set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia infrastructure facilities.

A new book by former CIA officer Sean Wiswesser about Russian intelligence is generating buzz, with readers advised to prepare for its revelations.

Russian intelligence services have turned properties across Western Europe into a network of "Trojan horses" intended to launch a coordinated sabotage campaign.

Vladimir Alekseyev, a high-ranking figure in Russian military intelligence, was shot in Moscow, an incident that has significantly heightened political tensions between Russia and the West, with Russia blaming the UK.

Polish authorities have arrested a Russian citizen suspected of planning to assassinate a critic of Moscow, identified as a Ukrainian American, in Warsaw. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the individual was recruited by Russian intelligence to kill a Ukrainian-American who was deemed 'inconvenient to the Putin regime'.

Sweden announced it has disrupted a Russian intelligence operation that involved recruiting three diplomats, leading to their expulsion from the country.

An exiled Russian media outlet has published a report claiming that one in six Russian diplomats in Vienna has connections to intelligence services. The report names 21 diplomats and provides alleged evidence of their ties to various Russian intelligence agencies.

The Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin, a Kremlin-controlled institution, is now being described by French authorities as a cover for Russian intelligence services. This information comes from documents obtained by WDR and SZ.

A 34-year-old Swedish man, suffering from mental illness, was sentenced after traveling to Moscow last year to offer classified information to Russian intelligence, seeking Russian citizenship in exchange.

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) claims that a drone attack on Moscow was orchestrated from Bratislava, Slovakia, with a Ukrainian rapper living in Slovakia allegedly at the center of the accusations.

European nations are pushing back against Russian cyber warfare, with the UK utilizing new powers to ban Iran's IRGC and a Russian intelligence unit. This move signifies a coordinated effort to counter state-sponsored cyber threats and hostile foreign entities.

An investigation is ongoing in Kharkiv into the murder of a National Guard of Ukraine soldier, who was fatally poisoned by two underage girls allegedly recruited by Russian intelligence services in February 2026.

Russian intelligence agencies reportedly do not possess information confirming whether Russian Patriarch Kirill was an agent of the KGB.

Moldova's intelligence services (SIS) have warned that Russian intelligence is extensively collecting personal data of Moldovan citizens, including through the database of the 'Shor organized criminal group.' This data is reportedly being used for financial scams.

Ukrainian police report that Russian intelligence services are increasingly recruiting young girls, including minors, through dating apps and social media to target Ukrainian military personnel, documenting six such plots.

Leaked documents suggest Russian intelligence was behind an incident where pig heads were placed outside nine mosques in Paris last September, according to an Estonian portal.

Polish authorities have charged three of their own citizens with working for Russian intelligence, accusing them of disinformation, sabotage, and reconnaissance of NATO troops.

A Russian intelligence chief stated that Russia will not give up its objective to subjugate Ukraine, despite its armed forces failing to make significant battlefield progress and Western sanctions eroding resources.

Norwegian security police (PST) have issued a warning that Russian intelligence and security services are actively seeking informants and attempting to recruit Ukrainians in Norway. This highlights ongoing espionage threats in the region.

Germany's Interior Ministry has warned that Russian intelligence services are collaborating with organized crime groups for contract killings, as Bundeswehr General Pistorius visits Kyiv amidst ongoing drone attacks despite a ceasefire.

The Polish Internal Security Agency has warned that Russian intelligence services are escalating operations in Poland, accepting the possibility of fatal accidents and significant damage in 2024 and 2025.

Colonel Rafał Syrysko, head of Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW), gave his first media interview since taking office, discussing a report on Russian intelligence activities in Poland over the past two years.

A woman has been detained in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region on suspicion of poisoning a soldier, allegedly recruited by Russian intelligence agencies.

Russian intelligence agencies have reportedly exploited a vulnerability in wireless internet routers to gain widespread access to home internet traffic globally, including in Lithuania, potentially compromising browsing history, emails, and passwords.

An internal report obtained by The Washington Post suggests that Russian intelligence considered staging a fake assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to boost his popularity and save their key EU ally.

An internal SVR document reportedly outlined a staged assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a 'game-changer' for his election campaign, according to a report by the Washington Post.

The Washington Post reports that Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) allegedly considered staging an assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to boost his approval ratings ahead of elections, a claim the Kremlin has dismissed as disinformation.

The FBI has issued a warning that Russian intelligence-linked hackers are targeting Signal users, including U.S. officials and journalists, leading to thousands of compromised accounts.

A Russian intelligence tip-off led to the arrest of a US national, VanDyke, and six Ukrainians by India's NIA. The group is suspected of making trips to Myanmar since 2024 to allegedly supply drones, jamming equipment, and provide training to ethnic groups.

A report by 'NomenNescio,' a group of electronic engineers, reveals that Vienna has become a hub for Russian intelligence, with satellite antennas linked to satellites to monitor Europe.

Serbia has become the main base for Russian intelligence services to carry out sabotage activities in Europe, the news outlet NEXTA reported on Friday

According to Le Monde, Serbia has become the primary base for Russian intelligence services to conduct sabotage activities across Europe.

Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen expressed concerns that former President Trump might deploy ground forces to Iran, highlighting the risks of Russian intelligence support to Iran and an emerging axis with Russia, China, and North Korea.

The journalist who reported the information responded by saying that, to his knowledge, most of the activities aimed at influencing the election were being carried out online from Russian territory.

A group from Serbia, on the orders of the Russian intelligence service, caused unrest in France and Germany, confirmed by Serbian court verdicts that Radio Sl has access to.

Austrian Police Director Takacs is refusing to hand over his phone, a development discussed in the trial against Egisto Ott, where a boating trip led to phones potentially falling into the hands of Russian intelligence.

Russian intelligence services are reportedly spreading new explosive claims, reigniting nuclear fears in the West, while the Kremlin attempts to shift international pressure and influence…

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Zaporizhzhia has detained a Russian intelligence agent who attempted to secure a job at a Ukrainian defense industry enterprise.

Russia's SVR intelligence service accused Britain and France of allegedly planning a secret transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine, a claim rejected by the West as a disruption to global security.