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Russian data centres make widespread use of Western technology

From software to air conditioning and tools for industrial robotics, Russian companies specialising in data storage make abundant use of European and American equipment and materials. A subsidiary of nuclear giant Rosatom provides a notable example.

Former Wagner interpreter finally gets French residence permit

France's national asylum court has finally granted a residence permit to a former interpreter for the Russian mercenary firm Wagner. He had been a refugee in France since 2021.

Russia's internal security attaché in France, a discreet point of contact for Paris

The internal security attaché at the Russian embassy is one of the very few Russian officials stationed in Paris with whom the French authorities continue to have occasional contact.

Roscosmos turns to low-cost GEOINT in face of Russian space sector crisis

With military demands absorbing all budgetary resources, the Russian space agency is turning to the private sector in a bid to stay afloat.

EU to sanction rector of Russia's HSE university, a former bastion of academic freedom

The name of the rector of one of Russia's most prestigious universities has been blacklisted in the European Union's latest package sanctions against Moscow.

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Russian spies in Paris, PNIJ investigated, American bullying in Riga, pigeon-free Chinese parade

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France/RussiaHalf of Russia's intelligence officers in Paris have been replaced

FrancePNIJ due to be scrutinised by Court of Auditors

United States/LatviaTensions at American Embassy in Riga

ChinaLocal informants secure military parade

Phnom Penh tries its hand at trade diplomacy

Cambodia is deploying envoys around the world, from Beijing to Washington via Moscow, in order to attract investors. Paris is not among the capitals where the first 19 trade attachés will be sent, although a Franco-Cambodian businessman is helping train them in economic intelligence.