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The FBI has released posters seeking information on three senior Iranian intelligence officers involved in the 2007 abduction of Robert Levinson, offering rewards for information leading to his location and return, amid ongoing investigations and U.S. sanctions.
Ukraine's Security Service detained five former and current intelligence officers who were spying for Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), with tasks including transferring information on Ukrainian forces and energy facilities. The agents were from various Ukrainian intelligence agencies and leaked sensitive information, including personal data of soldiers and details about military installations and nuclear power plants. The agents reportedly received funds from Russia for completing tasks and were charged with treason, remaining in custody.
A drone attack in Moscow last week appeared to target the homes of Russian intelligence officers, the latest salvo in a psychological campaign against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime over its invasion of Ukraine. The drone strikes are the latest in a series of attacks on Russian soil that have raised difficult questions for the Biden administration, which has said consistently that it does not want to see weapons provided by Washington used in sabotage operations inside Russia. Russian authorities blamed Ukraine for the drone strikes, which they said involved eight unmanned aircraft and caused minor damage to several buildings.
Norway has expelled 15 Russian "intelligence officers" working at the Russian embassy in Oslo, citing increased intelligence threat from Moscow. The move comes after monitoring the officers' activities over time in response to the changed security situation in Europe following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite expelling officers and tightening visa rules, Norway still seeks to maintain normal diplomatic relations with Russia.
Norway has expelled 15 Russian embassy officials, who were identified as intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover. The move comes as a response to their increased activities since the invasion of Ukraine. Moscow has promised to respond to the expulsions. Norway shares a border with Russia in the Arctic and is due to take over the chair of the Arctic Council from Moscow on May 11. However, it is unclear whether the expulsions will affect the transition. Norway seeks to maintain normal diplomatic relations with Russia.