Russian intelligence agencies
Coverage of Russian intelligence agencies in the Nexus archive.
- Sweden Charges Man With Spying for Russia
Sweden has charged a 34-year-old man with attempting to spy for Russia by providing sensitive military information to Russian intelligence agencies. The suspect, who previously worked with Sweden’s Armed Forces, is also under investigation for a separate murder conspiracy.
- Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Russian intelligence agencies are intensifying efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets through fake companies, cyber espionage, and middlemen as sanctions restrict Russia's access to critical machinery and research. European officials highlight targeted efforts to acquire advanced weaponry, space technology, and dual-use systems, with Sweden and Finland reporting specific threats related to defense and civilian tech.