Ukraine
Presidential office tightens grip on security apparatus

Ukraine
Kyiv reshuffle: military intelligence expertise to revitalise foreign spy agency

In the deep-set rivalry between Ukraine's powerful domestic and military intelligence services, the foreign agency had until now come off worse. Its new leadership, tasked with clearing out its ranks, might change that.

Ukraine
Kyiv powers that be discreetly prepare for possible 2024 elections

Those in power in Ukraine are trying to form a united front and contain any political dissent, while the presidency evaluates its options for possible elections next year.

Ukraine
Intelligence think tank Borysfen Intel starts new chapter based on founder's legacy

Two years after the death of its founder, who had led both the foreign and military intelligence services, Borysfen Intel is keeping his legacy alive with a new chairman and a fresh line-up.

Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
Political lobbyist George McGregor launches new pro-Ukraine campaign in Washington

With Ukraine going all out to maintain Western support, a fresh lobbying campaign is underway in Washington, led by a political consultant with Scottish connections.

The Agencies' Gazette
French watchdog seeks greater remit, Ukraine's GUR, intel master's degree changes venue, KGB and FSB cross swords

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, we bring news from Paris, Kyiv and Minsk.

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

Ukraine
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.

Belarus, Ukraine
Belarusian dissidence forms armed unit under Ukrainian patronage

A section of the opposition to Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko's regime is working with Ukraine's military command to establish a "second international legion". The predominantly Belarusian unit is meant to first fight in Ukraine and later prepare to march on Minsk.

France, Ukraine
Ukrainian helicopter crash revives anger over Airbus contract

The helicopter that crashed in Ukraine last month, killing the country's interior minister, was one of a fleet from France that security officials had complained were in poor condition. The role of the previous minister, Arsen Avakov, in the deal is under scrutiny.

Ukraine
Ukraine's economic security services under close scrutiny

The Ukrainian government has discreetly launched a parliamentary inquiry into possible financial wrongdoing by officers in charge of economic security. A number of services - including internal intelligence, the SBU, and economic security, the BEB - will be probed.

Spotlight | Ukraine
Turmoil and gains for Ukraine's spymasters at heart of the war

The Ukrainian intelligence landscape has undergone deep tectonic shifts since Russia's invasion nearly a year ago. Former prominent figures have fallen while previously less sought-after services have risen in power, cooperation partnerships have been formed and missions refocused.

France, Ukraine
Yermak and Shurma take charge of Ukraine's dealings with the French military-industrial complex

After several months of scepticism on Ukraine's part, French president Emmanuel Macron's visit to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky could mark France's return to the front line in Ukraine. On the Ukrainian side, matters are being handled by Andriy Yermak with support from newcomer to the president's office, Rostyslav Shurma.