ALL ARTICLES - UKRAINE

CRDF Global champions DoS cyber support for Ukraine 

The US not-for-profit organisation CRDF is continuing in its tradition of helping the US Department of Defense in the post-Soviet states. In Kyiv, it has helped shape and assist a dense network of Ukrainian security players, providing help in key strategic areas.

• FRANCE - CNCTR wants dibs on sovereignty files

• UKRAINE - Budanov's deputy moves into the limelight

• FRANCE - Intel degree moves from Toulon to Saint-Cyr military academy

• RUSSIA/BELARUS - FSB and KGB bicker at the border

US veteran Matthew Parker supports specialised battalion of Ukrainian legion 

The US private security provider and investigator, enlisted in Ukraine in a personal capacity, was one of the voices that pushed for the creation of a 4th battalion within the International Legion. The new unit will specialise in selecting and training instructors and troops for the rest of the foreign fighters corps.

Anti-corruption agency NABU protects its investigative turf 

Closely monitored both internally and internationally, the Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has been using all available resources to tighten control over the most confidential cases. Competition and cooperation between similar agencies has even strengthened its investigations.

• CANADA/CHINA - CSIS at heart of tensions between Ottawa and Beijing

• RUSSIA - Telegram channel close to military intelligence is hiring

• UKRAINE/EUROPE - NATO boosts cooperation with security teams

• TAIWAN - CCP sees ex-police officer Hou Yu-ih as best shot at presidency
  

• IRAQ - Lahur Talabani throws spanner in election plans
  

Colombians blacklisted from Ukrainian Legion over espionage concerns 

Prospective soldiers from Colombia have been almost wholly excluded from Kyiv's recruiting efforts due to fears over connections with Russian intelligence.

• SYDNEY/NEW YORK - The investigator chasing a ghost investor

• PARIS - Public bank boosts export intelligence scope

• NEW YORK - Mintz still investigating Kossoff's downfall

• NEW YORK - Ex-Nardello CISO goes to Merck

• LONDON - Former FTI Barker moves to intelligence with Strix Varia

• KYIV/LARGO -  New Ukraine mission for US Army vet Parker

• KYIV/COPENHAGEN - Danish lobbyist Rud Pedersen sets up shop in Ukraine

Rostec capitalises on Donbas steel industry 

The Russian arms conglomerate is gradually strengthening its control over production plants in Donbas and forging links with local leaders and businessmen, with a focus on steel industry raw materials, railway equipment and armoured vehicles.

Foundation brings US army vets and logistics experts to Kyiv 

University and charity networks in Kyiv are bringing together professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. The latest to be approached is Ukraine's state protection chief.

• AUSTRIA - Analysts not optimistic about Ukraine's chances

• RUSSIA - Russian influence agency supports African journalists

• UKRAINE - Asset recovery agency steps in line with Europol

Washington hires Bizzell to help Kyiv reinforce northeastern border 

Ukraine's state border guard service has been a critical unit since the outbreak of the war. It is in charge of monitoring the border with Belarus and liberated areas, with help from the US State Department's Frankfurt base, which has been rallying its own contractors in support.

Donetsk takes a page from Russia's anti-terrorist playbook 

The self-proclaimed republic of Donetsk's main security and intelligence institution has handed the keys for its security infrastructure to Russian emissaries.

ICM Group acts as relay for international SIGINT firms in Ukraine 

Ukrainian multi-entrepreneur Yurii Voitenko's firm, ICM Group, resells intelligence technologies, particularly in the areas of interception (SIGINT) and ISR.

• FRANCE/SYRIA - YPG representatives at the French National Assembly

• UKRAINE - Economic security office headless

• KYRGYZSTAN - Ex-spymaster on the rise in diplomatic corps
  

• US - Food security as well as agricultural sovereignty