Kremlin's favourite OSINT expert helps Russian plans in Myanmar

The behind-the-scenes players of Moscow and Naypyidaw's defence relations 

The former head of Russia's military-technical cooperation, Mikhail Dmitriev, has gradually become a key player in the defence partnership between Russia and Myanmar, in no small part thanks to his Myanmar homologue's ties to the head of state.

• NAYPYIDAW - Andrei Masalovich resumes his charm offensive in Myanmar

• FAIRFAX - Argon ST lands US Navy contract for multi-intelligence sensors
  

• ABU DHABI - G42 recruits Singapore's Victor Yeo

• MOSCOW - The FSTEK tightens up cyber security controls
  

Moscow chooses new ambassador to Japan 

A key figure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is poised to succeed Mikhail Galuzin as Russian ambassador in Tokyo. He will have to continue playing the delicate diplomatic dance between the two countries.

Lavina Pulse, Russia's "Cambridge Analytica", is looking to export its services to South East Asia  Free

Lavina Pulse, which is always ready to offer its influence skills to election candidates, is looking to expand into Asia.

Beregini, the shadowy Ukrainian hacker group cheered by Russian intelligence 

A self-described group of Ukrainian hackers acting against Kyiv's policies, Beregini, has been gathering strong public support from experts close to intelligence circles in Moscow.

Security Vision, the Kremlin cyber protection unit's faithful provider 

As Russian intelligence battens down the hatches on who can provide cybersecurity services, some agencies, starting with the FSO's interceptions department, continue to outsource tasks to trusted private partners such as Security Vision's subsidiaries Intellectual Security and Trimeter.

Jet Infosystems, the Kremlin's all-terrain IT supplier 

The Moscow-based firm, which even operates in foreign military theatres, nurtures its security networks through its chief lobbyist, Vadim Shustov.

Russia's FSB tightens its grip in Armenia 

After its invason of Ukraine, European governments are nervous about Moscow stirring separatist tensions in other countries, such as Moldova. But the Caucasus remains the sensitive spot, with Russia strengthening its ties with Armenia's intelligence services.