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Italy arrests navy captain as suspected spy for passing documents to Russian – media

The Italian, a captain of a frigate, and the Russian, a military official accredited at the embassy, were accused of "serious crimes tied to spying and state security."

14:25, 31.03.2021

Elderly lady in occupied Crimea sentenced to 12 years over "spying for Ukraine"

Occupation authorities claim the woman, 66, had been gathering Russian navy secrets for Ukraine's military intelligence.

10:40, 30.03.2021

SBU nabs Belarus KGB spy

The asset had been tasked with setting up cross-border channels for trafficking weapons and dual-use products.

20:15, 24.03.2021

Bulgaria declares two Russian diplomats persona non grata

They were given 72 hours.

10:15, 23.03.2021

Bulgaria exposes massive Russian spy ring

Six persons, including defense officials, have been detained in a major raid.

15:40, 21.03.2021

NSDC reports cyberattack on gov't agencies' e-document flow network

The tools and tactics applied suggest it's one of Russia's cyber-espionage groups that stands behind the breach attempt.

12:45, 24.02.2021

SBU nabs Russian GRU's asset in Kharkiv (Video)

The man intended to hand over to Russians confidential paperwork on tank armor design.

11:05, 22.02.2021

SBU arrests two Ukrainians recruited by Russia to spy on troops

The two had been gathering sensitive information about the location of Ukrainian military.

11:55, 12.02.2021

Ukraine counterintel busts Russian FSB asset network among former spec-ops officers

The group had been plotting subversive actions and abduction of a senior military official.

22:00, 05.02.2021

Spy wars: Bulgaria expels Russian diplomat, third time this year

The Russian is believed to have been engaged in miitary intelligence gathering, including on the U.S. troops deployed in the country during exercises.

23:45, 18.12.2020

Dutch expel two Russian diplomats on suspicions of espionage in hi-tech sector

The names of the diplomats in question have not been revealed.

12:20, 11.12.2020

Russia sentences Ukrainian ex-football player to 12 years for "espionage"

The trial was held behind closed doors.

14:25, 07.12.2020

MI5 chief says UK facing "nasty mix" of threats

New legislation is expected to make a big difference in bringing the law up to date in criminalizing what foreign espionage agents get up to inside Britain.

11:30, 15.10.2020

Russian spy bailed out in Kherson as probe continues

Tetiana Kuzmych had been spying for Russia, gathering intel on Ukrainian government agencies.

13:10, 06.10.2020

Bulgaria expelling two Russian diplomats on espionage charges

This is the third such incident over the past 12 months.

23:50, 23.09.2020

Norwegian arrested in Oslo on charges of spying for Russia

Norway security operatives say the suspect has handed to a foreign power information that could harm national interests.

11:00, 18.08.2020

U.S. Navy sailor charged with giving classified information to Russian – media

Military court documents don't say what kind of information he's accused of giving the Russian or how he knew the person.

23:05, 19.07.2020

SBU presses charges against Russian GRU operative who handled senior asset in Ukrainian gov't

The asset, former chief of protocol in Ukraine's Cabinet, had earlier pleaded guilty and sentenced before being handed over to Russia in a major swap effort in September 2019.

12:00, 27.05.2020

Russian diplomats in Norway tied to spy agency – media

Norwegians cultivated as sources of information "don't realize" that the diplomats are also basically spies, counterintelligence chief notes.

23:50, 06.05.2020

SBU nabs Russian spy who gathered intel on Ukrainian missile systems (Photo, video)

The perpetrator had been working on FSB instructions.

19:20, 06.05.2020

Russia's FSB reports about detention of Ukrainian 'terrorist' in occupied Crimea (Video)

He has been remanded in custody.

19:30, 15.04.2020

SBU reveals top mole in own ranks working for Russians

The major general had been gathering intelligence and could even be involved in plotting terrorist acts, the investigation says.

15:00, 14.04.2020

Think tank: La Stampa's findings on intel-gathering nature of Russian "aid" mission in Italy confirmed

Russian aid sent to Italy is, in fact, useless, while among troops deployed there are not just military doctors, but also intelligence operatives, spec-ops officers, and military chemists, the report says.

20:40, 09.04.2020

Ukrainian espionage incident highlights ongoing Russian naval shortcomings – media

Russia is lacking important technology available in Ukraine's defense sector.

19:20, 07.04.2020

Classified defense data leak in Ukraine: name of suspected official revealed

The SBU security agency earlier said its operatives had exposed an A-grade public servant.

10:20, 03.04.2020

Chinese spy gets 10 years in prison in Ukraine

SBU operatives caught the perpetrator red-handed during a sting raid upon his attempt to obtain classified papers.

21:45, 13.03.2020

U.S. arrests Mexican spying for Russia

The man had been directed by his handler to take a photo of a license plate of the vehicle owned by a U.S. government official.

13:20, 19.02.2020

SBU exposes network of terrorist informants in Donbas

The human asset network had been operating in Liman district of Donetsk region.

18:30, 24.01.2020

Bloomberg: Bulgaria investigated two Russian diplomats over espionage

Prosecutors, who didn't identify the two people, said they'd notified the Foreign Ministry.

13:43, 24.01.2020

Russian woman with FSB ties tried to get hired by Ukraine defense ministry, SBU says

The position she applied for would provide access to classified information.

14:20, 21.01.2020

Ukraine's counterintel delivers annual report: 90 sentenced for high treason, terrorism

The agency has also exposed spies operating under diplomatic cover, namely six "diplomats" were declared "non grata".

15:15, 27.12.2019

Woman suspected of spying for Ukraine detained in occupied Sevastopol – Russian media

The woman had been "purposefully collecting" military secrets, according to the FSB.

12:20, 29.11.2019

Sowing discord, gathering intel on Russia's involvement: "People's mayor" of occupied Horlivka Ukrainian spy

Up until his return to Kyiv, his wife was unaware he had been working for the Ukrainian government.

09:00, 25.11.2019

Spain opens investigation into Russian spies working to destabilize Catalonia – media

The court is probing whether an elite military group known as Unit 29155 carried out actions aimed at destabilizing the region during the separatist push.

20:30, 21.11.2019

Lithuania pardons Russians sentenced for espionage, paving way to spy swap – media

Lithuanian news agency BNS said last month discussions were under way on exchanging two Russians jailed in Lithuania, two Lithuanians sentenced for spying in Russia and a Norwegian jailed in Russia for spying.

16:59, 15.11.2019

Government officials worldwide targeted for hacking through WhatsApp – Reuters

Сyber intrusion could have broad political and diplomatic consequences.

12:20, 01.11.2019

Bulgaria asks Russia to recall diplomat over spying allegation – Reuters

A Russian diplomat who Bulgarian prosecutors suspect was involved in espionage has left Bulgaria, the Bulgarian foreign ministry said on Monday.

10:40, 29.10.2019

Poland detains man suspected of spying for Russia

The man "is suspected of declaring his willingness to cooperate with Russian services against the Republic of Poland."

15:40, 28.10.2019

Czech counterintel busts spy ring operated by "very aggressive" Russians – media

The group was tasked with conducting cyberattacks – both in the Czech Republic and across Europe.

21:45, 23.10.2019

SBU suspects ex-deputy economy minister of subversive activities in favor of Russia

The court ruling concerns handwriting forensic examination related to a former top official, whose identity is not being disclosed.

15:40, 17.10.2019

Russia's court cuts term for Ukrainian political prisoner Davydenko to seven years

Davydenko has been accused of the alleged espionage in the interests of the SBU Security Service of Ukraine in the occupied Crimea.

16:55, 15.10.2019

U.S. extraction of top spy leaves chairs rocking under senior Russian officials – media

Among other things, Smolenkov allegedly conveyed to Americans plenty of valuable intelligence on military issues.

19:30, 20.09.2019

U.S. extracted top spy from inside Russia in 2017– CNN

At the same time, a CIA spokesperson said that CNN's narrative was false.

09:20, 10.09.2019

Resident of Horlivka sentenced by Russia-controlled 'DPR' to 15 years in prison for 'espionage'

He was allegedly "recruited" by an acquaintance.

00:51, 10.09.2019

Ukroboronprom employee who spied for Russia sentenced to 9 years

A Zaporizhia resident had been gathering intelligence for Russia on various aspects of the functioning of Ukraine's defense industry and the socio-political situation in the region.

23:20, 31.08.2019

Groysman's ex-interpreter charged with spying for Russia pleads guilty

As part of deal with prosecutors, the convict was released, having spent more than 1.5 years in a detention facility.

14:50, 30.08.2019

SBU exposes two women spying in favor of Russia-backed terrorists in Donbas

One of them, who is a resident of government-controlled part of Luhansk region, had been gathering intelligence about Ukrainian forces and military equipment engaged in repelling Russia's armed aggression.

23:50, 23.08.2019

Trump advisor accuses Russia of stealing military tech

John Bolton commented on the recent explosion at a nuclear testing site near Severodvinsk.

09:00, 15.08.2019

Russian intel operatives posing as females in social networks trying to recruit Ukrainian military

In one of the cases exposed, after establishing psychological contact, the "female friend" tried to convince the serviceman into gathering intelligence, promising to take him out to Russia where he would allegedly be provided with housing.

10:40, 14.08.2019

Russian spy exposed in Lviv region

The man, who is now being charged with treason, has been cooperating with a Russian intelligence official operating under the diplomatic cover.

15:00, 13.08.2019