The teenager faces terrorism charges in an arson attack on an IKEA store in Lithuania. Investigators say it was part of a Russian sabotage campaign.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
Israel’s Supreme Court Pauses Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief
The hearing opened with unruly scenes as hecklers forced the justices to halt the proceedings and then to resume them without a public audience. The government was handed a deadline to find a compromise.
Netanyahu Names New Israel Spy Chief Despite Showdown With Court
The war in Gaza has often distracted from an internal battle between Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, and other parts of the state. On Monday, that domestic conflict careened into full view.
Key Takeaways From America’s Secret Military Partnership With Ukraine
An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that America was woven into the war far more than previously known.
Oleg Gordievsky, K.G.B. Officer Turned Double Agent, Dies at 86
While climbing the ranks of the Soviet spy agency, he spent more than a decade working for British intelligence as one of its most highly placed moles.
A U.S. Investor Helped Build Russia’s Economy. He Was Jailed on Bogus Charges.
As President Trump promotes renewed business ties with Russia, an American investor has a warning: Anyone there can become a pawn.
Russia Escalated Sabotage to Pressure U.S. and Allies on Ukraine, Study Says
Anger at Russia’s covert efforts, which included targeting undersea cables, warehouses and railways, has the potential to influence European reactions to the U.S.-led push for an end to the war.
Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel’s Domestic Intelligence Chief
The Israeli prime minister’s effort to remove the Shin Bet chief is raising concerns about whether he was seeking to undermine the agency’s independence.
Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk
The Trump administration is negotiating the return of more Russian diplomats to the United States. Some are likely to be spies.
3 Bulgarians Found Guilty of Spying for Russia in UK and Europe
The group of Bulgarians, who were living in the U.K., were convicted by a London jury of conducting surveillance operations across Europe on behalf of the Russian state.