Moldova, Russia
Moldovan intelligence ups its game in the face of Russian infiltration

Belarus, Russia
Russia ramps up strategic disinformation campaign north of Ukraine

To divert Kyiv's attentions away from the main theatres of war in Ukraine's east and south, Russian intelligence services and private military companies are conducting a growing number of manoeuvres in Belarus. Information about these operations is being carefully 'leaked'.

Moldova
Counter-intelligence and external intelligence reforms examined in Moldova

Keen to show impeccable credentials to its future European and US allies, the Republic of Moldova is implementing measures to stamp out corruption and improve transparency and governance. Its intelligence sector is no exception and is also set to come under Western-style governance rules.

The Intelligence Gazette
Hossam Louka in Riyadh, State Department's generosity to Chisinau, France's Zahra center

Syria/Saudi Arabia
Hossam Louka pops up in Riyadh.

United States/Moldova
Chisinau biggest receiver of US fund to counter Russian influence.

France/Iran
Former pro-Iranian Centre Zahra France official fails to block asset freeze.

Moldova
Moldova's anti-corruption drive buttressed by investigators and Western institutions

Private and public anti-corruption experts in Paris, London, Brussels and Washington are offering their assistance to the Moldovan Republic, which is eager to let its Western partners help wage its fight against graft.

Moldova
Moldova's new spy chief takes up duties in a climate of high tension

The new head of Moldova's Security and Intelligence Service already has a lot on his plate. He will have to deal with interference by Russian agents and potential unrest in Transnistria, as well as coordinating aid from the country's allies and leading negotiations with the EU.

The Intelligence Gazette
Truce in Yemen, Russian executives, Transnistria, Rosfinmonitoring

Yemen
Ansarullah still vindictive despite truce

Russia
Temporary lease of life for top security officers

Moldavia
Transnistria, on the lookout, barricades itself

Russia
Financial intel service keeps its staff happy

Europe, Moldova, United States
West increases aid to boost Chisinau's cyber defence capacities

Since the unrest in Transnistria at the end of April, the media and international community have kept an eye on Moldova. Intelligence agencies in the country are worried about their cyber capacities, despite a boost from Chisinau's Israeli and Western allies, which has increased in recent weeks.

Moldova, Russia
Moscow puts pressure on Chisinau to renew deal with Gazprom

Between soaring gas prices, Transnistria, and Gazprom's controlling stake in Moldovagaz, even though Moldovan President Maia Sandu wants the country to get close to Europe, the pressure is on to renew the deal with the Russian gas company.

Moldova, Russia
Pro-Russian faction and ex-FSB agents ramp up pressure on Chisinau

Making the most of the Chisinau government's instability, Moscow is taking steps ahead of the elections that could see its allies chased out of parliament and can count on its embedded political-security relays to help with the task.