NYT: Russia conducts sabotage operations across Europe to undermine support for Ukraine
Russian military intelligence, the G.R.U., is behind arson attacks in Europe aimed at undermining support for Ukraine’s war effort, security officials say.
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British intelligence: Russia has not achieved Putin’s goals in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian troops have failed to achieve Vladimir Putin's stated goal of creating a "buffer zone" to the north of Kharkiv.
Politico: US plan to impose sanctions on Georgian officials to “defend democracy,” leaked bill says
The US Congress may introduce asset freezes and travel bans for Georgian officials, pushing forward Russian-style “foreign agents”…
Georgians protest against Russian influence and “foreign agent” bill ahead of final voting
More than 50,000 demonstrators flooded the streets of Tbilisi on May 11, opposing the "foreign agent" bill that could curtail freedom of speech and bolster Russian influence in Georgia.
First batch of 180,000 shells to arrive in Ukraine in June under Czech initiative — Petr Pavel
President Pavel stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Russia exploiting Ukraine’s weapons shortage to bolster forces, says Zelenskyy on Day of Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at a joint press conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Kyiv, announced that the Ukrainian armed forces are ready to halt the advancement of Russian troops.
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.
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.
