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Spymaster | Russia
Veteran spy Vladimir Bulavin heads customs service caught between war economy and internal feuds

Vladimir Boulavin, head of Russia's Federal Customs Service.© Gavriil Grigorov/Kremlin Pool/Zuma Press/MaxPPP

The Federal Customs Service plays a key role in Russia's security, with its intelligence services and defence industry partners. The service has become even more central to the state as it deals with sanctions and transitions to a war economy.

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Government Intelligence

Yemen
Oman's spymaster Mohammed Al Numani marks turf as mediator in Yemen talks

As the conflict in Yemen enters its eighth year, Muscat, with strong support from Washington, is trying to hold on to its role as chief mediator, to the annoyance of Riyadh which would like to steer the process.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy

International Dealmaking

Saudi Arabia
Nabil Barakat, ex-Thales agent in Gulf, courts Saudi conglomerate Ajlan & Bros

Saudi Arabian conglomerate Ajlan & Bros's new subsidiary Scopa Industries is keen to carve a place for itself in the local defence market with the help of foreign partners who have already made their mark.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel

Corporate Intelligence

Ukraine, United States
Mozart Group's internal strife tarnishes reputation of American volunteers in Ukraine

No ITAR licence, murky legal status and finances...The two key officials at this US paramilitary organisation are making open accusations against each other left and right.

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Spy Way of Life | United Kingdom
The Fitzroy Tavern, a London pub where corporate investigators spend a happy hour

The Fitzroy Tavern in London.© Steve Tulley/Alamy banque d'images

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens where they meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores a typical London pub, The Fitzroy Tavern, which has gradually become a favourite drinking hole of corporate investigators in the capital and further afield.

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Surveillance & Interception

United States
Pentagon expert Two Six Technologies acquires cyber offensive capacities

Two Six Technologies, the crafter of the Pentagon's cyber warfare platforms, has taken steps to build its offensive capacities by hiring a small team of vulnerability researchers.

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