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SBU
FSB Cell Planning Russian Bomb Attacks in Kyiv, Zhytomyr Thwarted
The suspects included a 24-year-old contract soldier serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and her 25-year-old civilian associate. Both were allegedly part of a wider FSB-controlled agent network.
Feb. 13, 2026
Kyiv
SBU Detains 2 Alleged FSB Agents Preparing Strike on Kyiv Region
The suspects allegedly gathered coordinates of military facilities and aviation bases for Russian forces.
Feb. 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Court Fines Pensioner for Liking YouTube Videos
A 72-year-old Ukrainian citizen living in Russia was fined 30,000 rubles for “discrediting the army” after FSB agents found liked videos on his private YouTube account.
Feb. 9, 2026
SBU
FSB Recruit in Kyiv Bank Detained Over Defense Forces Data Leak
SBU cyber specialists said the suspect collected personal data on bank clients among Ukrainian soldiers and military volunteers.
Feb. 9, 2026
Russia
Moscow Says Ukraine’s SBU Behind Attempted Killing of Top GRU Official
Russia’s FSB says two suspects have confessed in the attempted assassination of GRU deputy chief Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow. One suspect was arrested in Dubai, and his accomplice in Moscow.
Feb. 9, 2026
Kazakhstan
Kremlin and Kazakhstan Both Have Kompromat on Trump, Says Ex-KGB Spy Chief
The ex-KGB official and Kazakh spy chief who claimed Donald Trump had been recruited by the KGB on his watch now says that Kazakhstan tried to used kompromat videos to blackmail Trump.
Feb. 8, 2026
Russia
Russia Moves to Give FSB Sweeping Powers to Shut Down All Communications
The amendments, due to be considered by the State Duma on Jan. 27, would authorize the FSB to turn off not only mobile internet, but also fixed-line internet and “any other means of communication.”
Jan. 27, 2026
SBU
SBU Foils FSB Hitman Attempting to Kill Ukrainian Military Intelligence Officer in Kyiv
The 28-year-old foreign national was detained “red-handed” after drawing a pistol and aiming at the intelligence officer in a central Kyiv establishment.
Dec. 26, 2025
Kremlin
Russia Is Not a State. It’s a Criminal Business
Kyiv Post’s Dr. Jason Jay Smart explains how the Kremlin uses the trappings of statehood, ministries, courts, and intelligence services as tools to protect a ruling network and monetize power.
Dec. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Spanish Court Freezes Case on Murder of Defected Russian Pilot
The suspended investigation concerns the murder of a highly publicized defection of a Russian helicopter pilot and renews concerns over suspected Russian operations on European soil.
Dec. 11, 2025
Russia
Cyberattack on Reporters Without Borders Linked to Russian Security Services
After a months-long investigation, the French non-profit said that the FSB-linked Calisto group was behind the phishing attack.
Dec. 9, 2025
Drones
Explosions, Fire in Chechnya as Drone Strike Hits FSB, Akhmat Sites
A building belonging to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in Chechnya reportedly burned down after a drone strike, with new attacks also hitting sites linked to Kadyrov’s forces.
Dec. 2, 2025
Russia
Russian Man Accused of Treason for Alleged Crypto Transfers to Ukrainian Military, Rights Group Says
The arrest adds to a fast-growing pattern of treason prosecutions driven by phone checks and alleged FSB provocations.
Nov. 17, 2025
US
New Public Enemy No. 1? Moscow Shifts Political Crosshairs From US to UK
British media noted over the weekend that the Kremlin has doubled down on perceived threats from London, as Putin tries to repair relations with decision-makers within the Trump regime.
Nov. 17, 2025
Ukraine
FSB Claims Ukraine Tried to Assassinate Putin’s Spiritual Advisor to Derail Russia-US Rapprochement
Russia’s Security Service accused Ukraine of plotting to assassinate Putin’s spiritual advisor, claiming its goal was to disrupt Kremlin-Trump team talks on Russia-US relations normalization.
Nov. 12, 2025
Kharkiv
Russian Spy Arrested for Terror Plan, Another Sentenced to 15 years
SBU nabs a Russian agent for planning to setting up explosive in Kharkiv park, while another is sentenced to 15 years for sending Moscow details of AFU assets in Chernihiv.
Nov. 12, 2025