Ukraine, United States
McCarthy's Speaker election spurs Kyiv lobbyists into action

Ukraine, United States
Conservative evangelical Republicans mobilise DC lobby firms to boost Ukraine support

With the November elections and a potential Donald Trump comeback on the horizon, some GOP lobbyists are using religion to build a new campaign in aid of Kyiv.

Ukraine, United States
Former NATO liaison in Moscow, Gary Tabach, new addition to Kyiv's lobbying team in Washington

Russia's war on Ukraine has created countless opportunities for lobbyists in Washington. During the run-up, Kyiv's army of advocates reportedly made more than 10,000 contacts with government officials, members of congress, think tanks and the media.

Spotlight | Russia
One year of war all but wipes out Russian private investigation market

The conflict in Ukraine has had an unprecedented impact on the world of corporate intelligence in and on Russia. Despite the huge decline in contracts, a few niche firms are still eking out an existence.

Ukraine, United States
Fog of Ukrainian war envelops Mozart Group

The US volunteer group is falling apart, brought down by the murkiness surrounding its finances and mission, US government ambiguity concerning lethal aid, and the complexity of the military situation on the ground.

United States
All eyes in the House on intelligence as new committees created on China, and politicisation

The FBI and CIA have been targeted by the House of Representatives, now majority Republican, which just voted to create two select committees, one on the weaponisation of the federal government and the other, on military, financial and technological competition with China.

Ukraine
The PR Army communications stalwarts who are getting Kyiv's message out to the world

In the early days of the war, Ukrainian public relations professionals formed an ad hoc group - later known as the PR Army - to get the message of its government out to the world.

Ukraine, United States
Ukrainian parliamentary national security committee helped by Republican friends in Washington

Ukraine's national security defence and intelligence committee, central to the inner workings of the government, has solid links with Republican representatives in Congress, although contacts have dwindled in more recent times.

Ukraine, United States
Gallant Knights ready to supply Kyiv with special forces training

A deal is near between private security firm Gallant Knights and Kyiv, through its ministry of digital transformation. It includes possible multi-year training in commando techniques.

Ukraine, United States
James Glassman coordinates anti-Russian influence campaign for Ukraine oligarch Akhmetov

In a campaign ordered by Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov's SCM, documents supplied by DCI Group to the US Department of Justice reveal the extent of efforts deployed by Glassman Entreprises to communicate about Russia's plundering of Ukrainian cereal, steel and minerals.

Ukraine, United States
Inside Kyiv's lobbying push in Washington

Since the start of the conflict, Ukraine's strategic ministries have been working to influence US decision-makers and bolster its information war effort. This is keeping a dense network of PR-savvy Ukrainians in DC and American defence experts very busy.

The Agencies' Gazette
Abdullah II in Washington, GCHQ, US shipments to Kyiv, Uzbek border guards, Poupard and DGA

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community from Amman to London via Washington, Paris, Tashkent and Kyiv.

Jordan/United States Abdullah II puts intelligence at centre of US visit agenda

United KingdomGCHQ's mystery Manchester accelerator

Ukraine/United StatesWashington determined to fill Ukraine's military gaps

UzbekistanBorder guards on alert

FranceCybersecurity chief eyes defence procurement role