A new study by the London School of Economics (LSE) warns that the tightening of legal immigration rules introduced by Rishi Sunak's government and continued under Keir Starmer could cost the British economy £11-14 billion (approximately $14–18 billion) over the next five years. According to a report published today, the...
Russian spy arrested in Italy after living under a false name for 10 years
Italian special services, with the support of the CIA, detained a Russian citizen in Naples who had been living in Italy since 2014 under a false Argentine identity. The woman is accused of working for the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service as an illegal officer. According to investigation data published by...
A bill on withdrawal from NATO has been introduced in the US Congress
In the US House of Representatives, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie (from Kentucky) introduced a bill calling for the United States to withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The initiative, dubbed the NATO Act (HR 6508), also known as the Withdrawal from an Unreliable Organization Act, has sparked heated...
Russia may be preparing new acts of sabotage in Europe – The Financial Times
European intelligence services are sounding the alarm: according to their estimates, Russia is stepping up preparations for sabotage on the continent. This is reported by The Financial Times, citing data from several intelligence agencies. In recent months, the number of incidents attributed to Russian agents has risen sharply, and experts...
Mexico has rejected a request from the US to expel 20 Russian spies from the country
Mexico has refused to comply with Washington's demand to expel more than two dozen Russian diplomats suspected of espionage. This was reported by The New York Times, citing five senior US officials. This incident highlights Mexico's growing role as a base for Russian intelligence operations directed against US interests. Since...
The G7 is prepared to consider utilizing frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine
The G7 countries are close to making a political decision on using the proceeds from frozen Russian sovereign assets to provide financial assistance to Ukraine. This was reported simultaneously by several high-ranking sources in US and EU diplomatic circles. According to Bloomberg and the Financial Times, the final decision could...
Lithuania declares state of emergency due to weather balloons from Belarus
The Lithuanian government has officially declared a state of emergency throughout the country due to systematic violations of its airspace by weather balloons launched from Belarus. According to Lithuanian authorities, these balloons are used to smuggle cigarettes and pose a threat to national security, civil aviation, and public order. According...
US Congress demands State Department plan to combat Russian and Chinese disinformation
Amid growing geopolitical tensions and escalating information wars, the US Congress is increasing pressure on the State Department to develop a comprehensive plan to counter disinformation campaigns sponsored by Russia and China. This demand reflects the concern of American lawmakers that the weakening of existing mechanisms to combat foreign propaganda...
Norway uncovers Russian intelligence operation to influence scientists
Norwegian authorities and international experts have exposed yet another attempt by Russian intelligence services to infiltrate Scandinavian academia. Under the guise of scientific discussions about the future of the Arctic, Kremlin agents attempted to manipulate public opinion and gather intelligence. This incident highlights the growing threat of Moscow's hybrid operations,...
The Czech Republic will transfer the first batch of new Narwhal cruise missiles to Ukraine
The Czech Republic has announced the transfer of the first batch of Narwhal (MTS Narwhal) cruise missiles. This news, confirmed by official sources in the Czech Ministry of Defense, underscores Prague's growing role as a key supplier of advanced weapons to Kyiv. The missiles, developed by the Czech company LPP...