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Commentary highlights Russia's escalating campaign of covert activity against European countries, described as a shadow war. Reported actions in recent months have included sabotage, arson, cyberattacks, disinformation and harassment linked to Russian intelligence services, aimed at destabilising European support for Ukraine. Analysts warn the hybrid campaign is intensifying and stretching European security services.
- 2US reportedly warned EU allies of possible Russian drone operation in Mediterranean●FALSE FLAG COMING SOON?? U.S. intelligence services have reportedly warned several EU governments that Russia may be pre
US intelligence services have reportedly warned several EU governments that Russia may be preparing a drone operation in the Mediterranean, with Spain, France or Italy named as possible targets. The operation would allegedly involve Gerbera drones. Officials have not publicly confirmed the warnings, and details of any planned action remain unverified.
- 3Estonia says Russian intelligence behind arson at defense firm Milrem▼RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/117352 610954254625 # Estonia : # Russia intelligence services were behind an arson
Estonian authorities say Russian intelligence services were behind an arson attack against Milrem, an Estonian defense contractor, in the capital Tallinn on August 15. The claim has drawn attention amid heightened tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine, with Milrem known for producing military robotics used by Ukraine. Observers see the attack as part of a broader pattern of Russian sabotage and hybrid operations targeting European defense and infrastructure.
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Spanish daily El Mundo reports that Russian intelligence services planned the assassinations of exiled dissidents Garry Kasparov and Ilya Ponomarev on US soil. The allegation, picked up by other outlets including Agenzia Nova, has drawn attention to the reach of Moscow's operations against Kremlin critics living abroad and to the safety of high-profile opposition figures in the United States.
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The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) is drawing attention as Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims corruption in Ukraine is obstructing a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The assertion, carried by Russian outlet BFM.ru, frames corruption within Ukrainian institutions as a barrier to negotiations, renewing debate over governance and the prospects for ending the war.
- 6EU weighs listing Russia's GRU as terrorist organization▼EU discusses adding the GRU to its list of terrorist organizations The initiative emerged following a series of acts of
EU officials are discussing adding Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, to the bloc's list of terrorist organizations. The initiative follows a series of sabotage acts and other hybrid attacks across Europe, in which authorities in several countries suspect Russian intelligence services of involvement. The move would mark a significant escalation in the EU's response to Moscow's covert operations on European soil, and it is drawing wide attention as governments weigh the diplomatic and legal implications.
- 7Russia blamed for arson at Estonian defence robotics firm●Russia was responsible for an arson attack on an Estonian defence robotics company last month, according to the Baltic c
Estonia's intelligence services say Russia was responsible for an arson attack last month on an Estonian defence robotics company, according to reporting by the Financial Times. The accusation adds to concerns about Russian sabotage operations targeting European defence industry and infrastructure, and is drawing attention across the EU and NATO states bordering Russia.
- 8SBU says it uncovered GRU spy ring in Kharkiv region▼SBU exposes GRU agents who collected data on military personnel and guided strikes on Kharkiv In the Kharkiv region, the
Ukraine's Security Service says its counterintelligence officers uncovered a four-member agent network working for Russian military intelligence (GRU) in the Kharkiv region. According to the SBU, the agents collected data on Ukrainian military personnel and helped guide Russian strikes on Kharkiv. The announcement is being circulated widely as the war continues and Kharkiv remains under regular attack.
- 9Fintech firms advertise remote competitor research jobs▼# вакансия # vacancy # research # fintech # удаленка # parttime ⚡ Разведчик по конкурентам — Competitor Research / тайны
A part-time remote vacancy is circulating in Russian-language fintech circles: a company is hiring a 'competitor researcher' to pose as a mystery shopper for rival fintech services, paying 30,000 rubles. The posting stresses it is not traditional competitor analysis but hands-on testing of other services. The listing is tagged for remote and part-time work and names a contact handle for applicants.
- 10Failed Leipzig attack exposes wider Russian sabotage campaign●How a failed attack in Leipzig revealed a wider Russian campaign. Documents obtained by the Axel Springer Global Reporte
Documents obtained by the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network link a failed attack in Leipzig to a broader Russian intelligence operation. The reporting traces a series of incidents across Europe, including drone bombs, incendiary parcels and arson attacks, back to Russian intelligence services, suggesting a coordinated sabotage campaign rather than isolated acts.
- 11Lithuania denies evidence Russia plans attack on NATO●Литва отрицает возможность нападения России на НАТО «Есть ли какие-либо доказательства — реальные доказательства, — что
Lithuania's prime minister dismissed claims that Russia is preparing an attack on NATO, saying intelligence services hold no real proof of any such preparations. "Are there any actual evidence that the intelligence services have data on Russia preparing any action? In fact, there is no such evidence," the prime minister said, pushing back against warnings of a looming Russian threat to the alliance.
- 12Russian FSB-linked hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine supporters▼Russian FSB-linked hackers scale up phishing attacks against Ukraine supporters
Hackers linked to Russia's FSB intelligence service have intensified phishing campaigns targeting people and organisations supporting Ukraine, according to reporting by Recorded Future News. The attacks use deceptive emails to steal credentials and sensitive information from Ukraine's international backers. Security watchers say the operation shows Moscow's continued emphasis on espionage against Ukraine's allies rather than purely destructive cyberattacks.