Ukrainian man disguised as woman to spy for Russian intelligence. He got 15 years in prison.
A 26-year-old man from Odesa Oblast was recruited through a Telegram channel advertising opportunities for quick financial gain.
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SBU: Ukraine arrests Russian spy inside marine brigade on active front. He directed strikes on Ukrainian bases
The accused commander leaked geolocations of his own unit to help Russian forces correct their targeting, while simultaneously attempting to recruit other Ukrainian soldiers for Moscow's intelligence network.
Alaska talks end, yet nothing changes: Putin still considers Ukraine “artificial” country
Russia continues its ultimatum, showing zero willingness to compromise on Ukraine’s sovereignty.
US active-duty soldier offered M1A2 Abrams tank secrets to Russia in exchange for citizenship, DOJ says
The Army specialist allegedly handed over classified data and hardware, believing it would earn him n Russian citizenship.
Kyiv court arrests suspected Russian spy embedded in anti-graft bureau
The suspect allegedly sent law enforcement data to Russian intelligence via a known traitor tied to Yanukovych.
SBU: Russian “mole” in Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Bureau spied for FSB under former President Yanukovych’s security chief
The investigation errupts in NABU’s most secretive unit as Ukraine’s Security Service exposes a spy working for Russia’s security service.
One Telegram message promised romantic date for Ukrainian soldier — next almost killed him
A Ukrainian soldier was lured into a deadly FSB assassination plot masked as a date.
Russian intelligence paid Ukrainian teenager and her mom for arson attacks in Odesa
Russian operatives target financially vulnerable civilians who burn military vehicles to cause damage and demoralize the population in Ukraine.
Russia recruits elderly in covert sabotage campaign across Ukraine and Europe
Across Ukraine and Europe, Russian intelligence is manipulating the vulnerable, pensioners and minors into carrying out sabotage.
Police arrest 21-year-old man for targeting Ukraine’s ally Starmer in series of London arson attacks
The arrest follows three separate fire incidents targeting properties connected to Starmer, who has positioned the UK as a key member of the "coalition of the willing" supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Russian saboteur charged with arson attack on Polish building store
A Belarusian national has been indicted for setting fire to a store in 2024, allegedly working for Russian intelligence, with the operation's footage later used in Russian propaganda.
Craig Unger: Trump won’t betray Putin after 40 years of Russian money
and will likely surrender Ukraine to keep the relationship profitable, says the investigative journalist who's tracked their connections for a decade.
Finnish probe uncovers kilometers-long anchor drag marks in Baltic cable damage
The detained Eagle S tanker, part of Russia’s suspected shadow fleet, is under investigation for damaging subsea cables in the Baltic Sea, with authorities reporting surveillance equipment found aboard.
Moldovan intelligence report reveals pervasive Russian interference tactics
The operation, orchestrated by Russian intelligence and coordinated by Moldovan businessman Ilan Șor, employs various tactics to undermine Moldova's sovereignty and influence voter behavior.
EU targets Russian intelligence with first-ever disinformation sanctions
The new measures against Russian disinformation represent a significant shift in how the European bloc confronts modern security threats that extend beyond traditional warfare.
SBU breaks up Russian spy network in Kharkiv, arresting former Berkut officers for espionage
Former Berkut members and their associate allegedly established an underground intelligence ring to aid Russian military operations in Kharkiv Oblast.
SBU arrests Russian spy ring targeting military cars in Kharkiv, foils railway sabotage plot
A four-person spy network was receiving orders from a Russian-backed separatist militant, according to SBU. If charged, they face life imprisonment.
Ukraine arrests UN aid volunteer accused of spying for Russia in Donetsk Oblast
The male suspect used food aid delivery routes to gather and transmit sensitive military information about Ukrainian defense positions to an identified Russian intelligence officer.
Investigation into Russian-orchestrated arson attacks leads to Russian terrorist threats in Ukraine
Hundreds of Ukrainian institutions evacuated after receiving terrorist threats via email after RFE/RL's investigation exposed Russian intelligence recruitment of Ukrainians for arson attacks on military vehicles.
Russia systematically spying on strategic Western infrastructure in Baltic and North Sea
A former crew member revealed the dual nature of these missions: "If you destroy the undersea pipelines in case of war, you have an advantage.''