Russia
Alexander Zorin, the Russian security super envoy in Syria and Ukraine

Azerbaijan
Baku intelligence prioritises cyber upgrades

Hoping to tap into the exodus of Russian and Ukrainian IT experts to boost their own pool of experts, the Azerbaijani intelligence services are determined to modernise their cyber ecosystem.

The Intelligence Gazette
Truce in Yemen, Russian executives, Transnistria, Rosfinmonitoring

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, we home in on Saana, Moscow and Tiraspol.

YemenAnsarullah still vindictive despite truce

RussiaTemporary lease of life for top security officers

MoldaviaTransnistria, on the lookout, barricades itself

RussiaFinancial intel service keeps its staff happy

Russia, Ukraine
FSB still at forefront of intelligence gathering in Ukraine

Rumours abound about the leadership of the Russian security services deployed in Ukraine to back the military offensive and feed Moscow with intelligence from the field.

Europe, Russia, Ukraine
How NATO prepared for a Russian offensive

In its response to Moscow's military assault on Ukraine, the North Atlantic alliance has regained its original purpose: the defence of its eastern front. France has been both at the forefront of its deterrance operations and acting as a mediator behind the scenes.

Russia, Ukraine
Following Wagner's lead, RSB makes its move into Ukraine

While media attention in Ukraine has been focused on the Wagner group, other Russian private military companies have also been operating in Kyiv. Among those tasked with tracking down President Volodymyr Zelensky is RSB, a company made up of former GRU members that has long been operating in Wagner's shadow.

Afghanistan, Russia
Alexander Malkevich and Maxim Shugaley export Kremlin's PR business to Kabul

The two Russian influence specialists are helping Moscow reinforce commmunications channels with the new Taliban leadership in Afghanistan through the Foundation for National Values Protection.

Syria
Mohamed Mahla sacking deepens rivalry between Moscow and Tehran

The stand-off between Russia and Iran in Syria has risen a notch since the eviction of General Mohamed Mahla, the [...]