All articles tagged with #russian spies
Special counsel John Durham concluded that the emails linking Hillary Clinton to a supposed 'Clinton Plan' to frame Trump were likely fabricated by Russian spies, who assembled the emails using hacked material and disinformation, debunking claims that the Clinton campaign orchestrated the Russia collusion hoax.
The UK has imposed sanctions on 18 Russian military intelligence officers and units for malicious cyber activities, linking them to efforts to destabilize Europe and target Ukraine, amid broader EU sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions include asset freezes and target activities such as cyber espionage and disinformation, as Western allies seek to increase pressure on Russia to end the conflict.
The UK has sanctioned 18 Russian military intelligence officers and three units, including the GRU, for their roles in the 2022 Mariupol theatre air strike that killed around 600 civilians, and for conducting cyber espionage and disinformation campaigns across Europe, Ukraine, and the US, aiming to destabilize and undermine support for Ukraine.
German police have arrested two men suspected of spying for Russia, accusing them of scouting potential attack targets, including US military bases in Germany, and preparing for sabotage actions. The arrests have prompted Germany to summon Russia's ambassador and underscored the threat of Russian espionage. The suspects are accused of planning explosive attacks to undermine military support for Ukraine, and one of them is also alleged to have been a fighter for the Donetsk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine. The arrests highlight the seriousness of Russian spying operations in Germany and the need for defensive measures against such threats.
German police have arrested two suspected Russian spies over a plot to bomb a military installation in the country. The suspects, who were reportedly working for Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, were apprehended in a joint operation involving German and British authorities. The arrests come amid heightened tensions between Russia and Western countries over alleged espionage activities.
Latvian lawmakers have raised concerns about the presence of more Russian spies in the EU Parliament, highlighting the ongoing security challenges faced by the European Union.
Five Bulgarian nationals accused of being part of a Russian spy ring operating in the UK have appeared in court. The suspects allegedly conspired to gather information useful to an enemy and carried out surveillance on targeted individuals and places between August 2020 and February 2023. They were remanded in custody and did not enter pleas. The charges involve assisting Russia in conducting hostile actions, including potential abductions. The defendants will appear at the Old Bailey on 13 October.