Russian spy sentenced to 15 years for assisting Russians in attacks on Mykolaiv Oblast
The news came after the Ukrainian Security Service disclosed uncovering 11 spy networks since the start of 2024.
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BBC: UK charges two individuals accused of helping Russian intelligence in attack on Ukrainian business
Dylan Earl and Jake Reeves were accused of involvement in the arson plot, which allegedly aimed to benefit the Russian state.
Intelligence chief Budanov says psychological mistake led to Russian Mi-8 pilot assassination
Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, known for flying a Mi-8 helicopter from Russia to Ukraine, was killed in Spain in 2024.
Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov warns of a “complex situation” on frontlines in mid-May
Russia to employ "comprehensive approach" & conduct "complex operation" on multiple fronts. However, Budanov says "Armageddon will not happen" & Ukraine is not losing the war despite difficulties.
Ukraine’s Security Service uncovers 11 Russian spy networks in 2024, agency’s chief says
The Head of Ukraine’s Security Service, Vasyl Maliuk, emphasized his agency’s focus on employing preemptive strategies and innovative counterintelligence methods to dismantle entire spy networks.
Kremlin plays victim of terrorist attacks to garner sympathy from West, expert says
Serhii Sumlenny, head of the "European Resilience" initiative center, disclosed that Russia is framing itself as a target of Islamist terrorism in new narratives disseminated by the Kremlin following the Crocus City Hall attack.
China provides geospatial intel and other military support to Russia, US says
China has reportedly stepped up its support for Moscow in the Russia-Ukraine war, including providing geospatial intelligence, microelectronics, and other military components, raising concerns from the US.
Pipeline explosion in Russia disrupts oil transport
The explosion caused disruptions in the supply chain.
Media investigation: Russian intelligence unit could be behind Havana syndrome
American diplomats may have been targeted by Russian sonic weaponry triggering mysterious conditions, say The Insider, Der Spiegel, and CBS’s 60 Minutes in a new investigation.
Ukraine intel: Russia seeks to tarnish Ukraine’s image in Global South with Crocus attack allegations
Ukrainian military intelligence suggests Russia aims to use accusations against Ukraine related to a recent ISIS-K attack in the Moscow region to undermine Kyiv's reputation internationally, particularly in the Global South.
Swedish volunteer Jonas Ohman delivers aid to Ukraine’s intelligence
Jonas Ohman's Lithuania-based NGO has raised over $54 mn for Ukraine's defense since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
Ukraine detains Russian agent planning series of strikes on Sumy Oblast
Russian intelligence recruited the collaborator after finding her pro-Kremlin posts on social media.
The Atlantic: Ukrainian insider suggests Russia’s precision strikes rely on US satellite imagery
A Ukrainian military source claims Russia's long-range missile strikes are guided using satellite imagery from US companies, with patterns of pre-strike and post-strike satellite tasking coinciding with actual attacks, suggesting a strategic use of commercial satellite imagery in warfare.
AI is key to Ukraine’s victory, says new analysis
Western experts argue that the development of AI in the Ukraine war is striking.
UK intel: War against Ukraine creates healthcare sector challenges for Russia’s civilian population
The impact of the Kremlin's war against Ukraine is taking a toll on Russia's civilian population, especially in the healthcare sector, according to a report from the UK Defense Ministry. Russian citizens are reportedly struggling to access hospital services, with shortages of medical supplies, including crucial antibiotics.
Bild publishes Russian war plan to seize eastern Ukraine by 2026. ISW, Ukrainian intel react
Bild reports that, according to intelligence sources, the Kremlin intends to feign interest in negotiations while continuing its offensive operations through 2026.
“You are very special.” How Russians cultivate their agents in the West
Russian intelligence employs a patient, meticulous approach in cultivating assets, playing long games spanning decades. Defectors reveal files from the 1970s and 80s, exposing the depth of this Cold War-era cultivation strategy.
Wife of Ukraine’s intel chief allegedly poisoned
Marianna Budanova was recently hospitalized after being poisoned by heavy metals, which are not used in everyday life or military affairs, indicating this was likely a targeted poisoning attempt.
British Intel: Russia’s forces ‘highly likely’ shot down one of their own jets in Ukraine
According to a UK intelligence update, Russian air defense forces “highly likely” shot down one of their own multi-role combat jet near Tokmak in southwestern Ukraine.
Delfi: Estonia tipped off Ukraine on pivotal Hostomel assault
Prescient tip-off helped thwart a major Russian airborne op aimed at capturing Kyiv airport and potentially Ukraine’s capital itself in the war's fateful first hours