May 23, 2023 Thank You For Your Service Russian hypersonic rocket scientists have been accused of treason. Espionage Government Science Russia File
May 22, 2023 Evading Sanctions Western sanctions are not preventing Russia from supplying its military from abroad. Business Espionage Technology Trade War Russia File
May 03, 2023 Journalism Is No Crime President Joe Biden met with the parent of a US reported detained in Russia. Espionage Journalism Russia File
April 28, 2023 Last Words Some poignant and brave “last words” of dissenters, and some notes about the resurgence of denunciations. Dissent Espionage Internet Politics War
April 26, 2023 The Risk of Treason The Russian State Duma has approved Criminal Code amendments that introduce life imprisonment for treason. And not just spies are at risk. Espionage Government Law Russia File
December 28, 2022 The Threat from Abroad Putin has issued a call to hunt down spies and saboteurs. The State Duma has prepared new “anti-sabotage” laws. Espionage Law War Russia File
November 04, 2022 Spies in the Arctic A seventh Russian spy has been arrested in Norway for nefarious activities. Espionage Government Int'l Relations War Russia File
September 30, 2022 A Mysterious Leak A critical natural gas pipeline between Russia and Europe has started leaking... suspiciously. Espionage Int'l Relations War Russia File
September 07, 2022 Я Вас Люблю "I love you." – Journalist Ivan Safronov after being sentenced to 22 years in prison for treason Dissent Espionage Government Law Quote
August 24, 2022 Foundations of Suspicion “What reason is there for us to do this?” – A Ukrainian official speaking on the murder of Darya Dugina Espionage Int'l Relations Moscow News War Women Quote
July 15, 2022 Patching the Holes Russian lawmakers have been vigorously adding new laws in response to political and cultural developments and public protests, rather than due to pressure from the public or practical necessity. Dissent Economy Espionage Law Military Politics War
July 05, 2022 Exit... the Diplomats The Prime Minister of Bulgaria has ordered 70 Russian diplomats to leave the country. Espionage Government Int'l Relations Moscow War Russia File