German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap ‘not taken lightly’ Berlin said it took part in exchange involving Vadim Krasikov to support US and protect German nationals The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
Russia arrests former deputy defence minister on corruption charge Arrest of Dmitry Bulgakov is latest high-profile incident in ongoing purge within Moscow’s military top brass The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
Russia Arrests Man Accused Of Car Bombing On Ukrainian Orders FSB arrests suspect for Moscow car bombing allegedly linked to Ukraine, amid denials and tensions. Top News · Jul 26, 2024
What to know about the growing number of treason and espionage cases in today's Russia under Putin Treason cases were once rare in Russia, a handful each year The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024
Treason and espionage cases are rising in Russia since the war in Ukraine began Treason cases were once rare in Russia, a handful each year The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024
Kyiv children’s hospital evacuated after power and oxygen supplies lost in missile strike; Italy accuses Russia of war crime – as it happened Ukraine’s president vows to retaliate over strike that hit Ohmatdyt children’s hospital as Italy says attack must be condemned by international community The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024
French researcher admits military secrets charges, claims Russia Laurent Vinatier is the latest Western citizen arrested by Moscow amid accusations of ‘hostage diplomacy’. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024
Is Putin drawing inspiration from Stalin’s military purge? Despite parallels, probably not May 2024 was a noteworthy month for Russia’s military. Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrey Belousov. Several military leaders were also arrested by the FSB, the Russian successor to the Soviet KGB. The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024
From Beijing To Paris -- Russia's Fractious Relations With Sports Doping, sanctions, Ukraine, an escalating war of words: Sporting powerhouse Russia's behaviour since breaking the Olympic truce in 2008 with the invasion of Georgia has taxed the patience of sporting bodies. International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024
The Kremlin’s Noose by Amy Knight review – vital primer on Putin’s Russia and Boris Berezovsky’s death The American historian and expert on Russia has written a definitive study of the flamboyant life and mysterious death of the oligarch, a confidant of Yeltsin and a man to whom Putin was once indebted The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024
Jailed journalist Evan Gershkovich to soon stand trial, Russian prosecutor indicates Wall Street Journal reporter faces ‘false and baseless charge’ and ‘sham trial’, say paper’s publisher and editor in chief The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024
Future PM must focus on EU trading relationship to fix Brexit damage, says business group Federation of Small Businesses calls for future government to put ‘more emphasis’ on improved EU relationship The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
Revealed: Russian legal foundation linked to Kremlin activities in Europe Exclusive: Leaked internal documents show Pravfond has spent millions of euros to finance propaganda and legal campaigns The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024
Critics of Putin and his allies targeted with spyware inside the EU Israeli-made Pegasus cyberweapon used in hacking attempts on at least seven journalists and activists in EU The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024 ‘Putin’s patience snapped’: Insiders marvel at Russia’s military purge Under new defence minister Andrei Belousov, FSB is tackling corruption aggressively with serious implications for Ukraine
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024 Russian spy chief says more than 20 arrested over deadly concert attack Russia says for first time that ISIL coordinated the concert hall assault in Moscow, in which more than 140 people died.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2024 Putin is playing a game of thrones with his inner circle. And one man is rising in the shadows Sergei Borisovich Korolev, the first deputy director of the FSB, is said by European officials to have emerged a winner behind the scenes in the Russian president’s recent Kremlin reshuffle. Kim Sengupta reports
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024 First Thing: Israel launches Rafah offensive as UN warns of ‘a human catastrophe’ The US paused shipment of 3,500 bombs over fears they would fuel killing in Rafah, it has emerged. Plus, Ukraine says it foiled Zelenskiy assassination plot
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Zelenskiy assassination plot foiled by security service, says Ukraine Two Ukrainian colonels allegedly recruited by FSB to kill president as inauguration ‘gift’ for Vladimir Putin
International Business Times · May 7, 2024 Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian-led Plot To Kill Zelensky Ukraine said Tuesday it had unravelled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024 Russian minister detained after taking bribe, law enforcement agency says Arrest of deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov comes weeks after Vladimir Putin urged FSB to step up efforts to root out corruption
International Business Times UK · Apr 18, 2024 Billionaire Declared Missing And Dead In 2018 Is 'Possibly Living In Moscow With Mistress' Haub and his mistress reportedly had links to Russia's FSB. Investigators say he plotted his fake death and had been business partners with Russian oligarchs.
Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2024 Russia says explosives sent from Ukraine via EU countries seized Authorities say they have seized cargo comprising of home-made explosives as Ukrainian drones hit deep inside Russia.
Top News · Apr 1, 2024 FSB Breaks Up Terrorist Cell In Southern Russia FSB dismantles terrorist cell in southern Russia linked to Moscow concert hall attack, arrests suspects in Dagestan. Ongoing efforts to combat terrorism an...
Top News · Apr 1, 2024 FSB Breaks Up Terror Cell Linked To Moscow Concert Attack FSB dismantles terrorist cell in southern Russia linked to Moscow attack; suspects arrested in Dagestan.