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Russian influence activists got busy behind recognition of Donbas republics

The champions of Russia's protection of its "compatriots" - Russian-speaking descendants of the USSR that Moscow is trying to reconquer or keep in its cultural fold - were going all-out to support Moscow's latest moves in Ukraine.

Kyiv and Moscow battling for control of European media narrative

Following Russia's attack on Ukraine, information, and who controls it, has become even more vital to both sides as they try to shape the narrative on the war to their liking, with scrutiny of European media reports high in Kyiv and Moscow.

Orbital Insight shields US GPS from interference

In the face of mounting intentional GNSS interference, especially from Russia, US defence is working to make its satellite-based radionavigation system more resilient, a concern shared by numerous other countries.

Alongside the Ukraine crisis, the Elysée and the Kremlin keep up talks on military memorials

As Emmanuel Macron was travelling to Moscow, the first steps were taken towards a military memorial project that would be a monument to the dead of the Battle of Borodino in Russia. Moscow views this as a highly symbolic opportunity to strengthen its ties with Paris.

Distanced from gold miner Petropavlovsk, Hambros stay connected to Londongrad mining world

Although Peter and Jay Hambro have stepped back from Petropavlovsk, the British-registered Russian gold mining company, they are still very active in London's mining community.

Ekaterina Kopylova serving as French journalists' Moscow contact

As the doors to the separatist regions of Donbas begin to open up to European journalists eight years after the start of the conflict, 900km to the north, the former adviser to the Russian ambassador in Paris, is helping the French press corps navigate the mood in Moscow.

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Rosfinmonitoring, DNI v Cosco, Russian base in Tajikistan

Appointments, reforms, and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community from Washington to Moscow via Duchanbe.

RussiaFinancial intelligence service teams with FSB on cryptocurrencies in Russia.

United StatesDNI to probe Chinese presence in South American ports

TajikistanRussian base renews engagement in Tajikistan

Fresh debate over remains of former Soviet spy reignites Kuril Islands dispute

The shadow of the unresolved conflict between Tokyo and Moscow over four islands in the Pacific has become a recurring theme in Russian-Japanese relations. This has led to a series of extremely high-profile public relations exercises by Moscow, which Washington is gradually becoming embroiled in.

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SVR, DNI, GKNB, Corinte, Paris and Chinese Intelligence

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

RussiaKremlin explores new foreign policy concept

United StatesSenator Scott Young enlists DNI communications director.

FranceFrench senators point to weak representation in international organisations.

KyrgyzstanBishkek's former spymaster to head embassy in Ukraine

FranceParis wants to join international scene of Chinese intelligence analysis

Donbas separatists work on building French support

While the self-proclaimed Peoples' Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk continue to benefit from Moscow's indirect help, efforts are also underway to garner support for their recognition in France.

Vladimir Yakunin's heirs prosper in 'Londongrad'

While he has not had an opportunity to secure his sons a seat within the circles of power in Moscow, like many of Putin's cronies have, the former head of Russian railways can take pride in their place among London's business elite.