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Turkey's intelligence chief declares Africa a strategic priority
Turkish National Intelligence Organisation Director Ibrahim Kalin declared Africa as a strategic priority for Turkey due to accelerating strategic competition on the continent. Ankara is focusing on e...
Zelenskyy names Ukraine head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the current head of military intelligence (GUR), as his new chief of staff. This move is seen as a strategic decision to strengthe...
President Zelenskyy Names Military Intelligence Chief as New Advisor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of military intelligence (GUR), to a high-level advisory role. This move places one of Ukraine's top military figures in ...
Zelenskyy Appoints Ukraine's Military Intelligence Chief as New Chief of Staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), as his new Chief of Staff. This move comes amid ongoing military actions and stra...
Zelenskyy names Ukraine's military intelligence chief as new chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Military Intelligence Agency (SHMB), to be his new chief of staff. The decision reflects an emphasis on stre...
Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow, Ukraine Suspected
A car bomb explosion killed a high-ranking Russian general in central Moscow, with Ukrainian special services being suspected of involvement....
Reuters cites US intelligence: Putin wants parts of Europe
According to Reuters, citing unnamed US intelligence sources, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ambitions for territorial control over parts of Europe. The report emphasizes concerns about Russia’s...
Did CIA Attack Putin? Director Announces Alleged Recent Attack: Notified Trump...
The article discusses allegations surrounding a potential cyber or covert operation by the CIA against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The CIA director claims that they have informed US President Do...
Egypt shared intelligence with Saudi Arabia on UAE activities in Yemen, sources say
According to an unnamed Egyptian presidential source, Egypt passed intelligence to Saudi Arabia about recent Emirati operations in Yemen as part of efforts to mend strained relations between Cairo and...
U.S. Discovers Device That Caused Mystifying Havana Syndrome
American authorities have identified a device that may be responsible for causing the mysterious Havana syndrome affecting American diplomats and intelligence personnel in Cuba....
Secret of Doubles: MI6 Explains How to Tell Fake Dictator from Real Putin
MI6 has provided insights on how to differentiate between imposters and the real Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing concerns about potential security threats and misinformation campaigns....
Former MI6 Chief Reveals How Putin's Doubles Can Be Identified
A former director of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has disclosed methods by which Russian President Vladimir Putin’s doubles or impostors can be identified, offering insight into the sec...
Putin Uses Doppelgangers: Former MI6 Chief Reveals How To Spot The 'Fake' Kremlin Boss
A former head of Britain's secret intelligence service, MI6, has alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin uses doppelgangers to attend major events on his behalf and outlined how the public can d...
Former Head of American Intelligence Reveals Unseen Details and How CIA Has Profited: We Expected Putin to Be Much More Effective
The former chief of American intelligence has disclosed new details about the operations and strategies involving Russia's President Vladimir Putin, expressing disappointment in the perceived ineffect...
Maduro Capture Deals Blow to Cuba's Vaunted Intelligence Service
The potential capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would significantly undermine Cuba's highly regarded intelligence capabilities, as Cuba has been closely associated with and supportive of ...
Russia Floated Venezuela-for-Ukraine Deal to Trump – Ex-Advisor
In her 2019 testimony before Congress, Fiona Hill, who was an advisor during the Trump administration, revealed that Russia attempted to float a controversial hypothetical deal involving Venezuela and...
President Zelenskyy Appoints Head of Military Intelligence as Chief of Staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the current head of military intelligence, to serve as his new chief of staff. This decision underscores the strategic importance ...
President Zelenskyy Names Head of Military Intelligence as New Chief of Staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the current head of military intelligence (GUR), to serve as his new chief of staff. This decision reflects a strategic shift towa...
President Zelensky Appoints Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov as Senior Advisor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukrainian intelligence services, to a senior advisory role. This move consolidates Budanov's influence w...
President Zelensky Appoints Head of Military Intelligence as Chief of Staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed the head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov to the position of chief of staff. This move is seen as consolidating the influence of military f...
Ukraine develops new armed boat for elite GUR troops
The Ukrainian military intelligence has received a new specialized armed patrol boat designed for maritime operations on January 1st as part of their operational support. The vessel was purchased and ...
US intel disputes Russian claim of Kyiv drone plot on Putin
The Wall Street Journal reports that US intelligence agencies do not support Russia's assertion that an attack involving drones targeted President Vladimir Putin or his residences in recent strikes ne...
CIA Officially Disputes Putin's Claim of Drone Attack on His Residence
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has officially disputed Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that he was the target of a drone attack on his residence....
CIA believes Ukraine did not target Putin's residence during drone attacks, contrary to Kremlin claims - media
According to reports from media sources citing CIA information, the Central Intelligence Agency does not support the Russian government claims that Ukrainian strikes with drones were aimed at targetin...
CIA: Ukrainian drones did not target Putin's residence! Prominent NYT: He started wars and now he’s scared of his own villa
According to the CIA, Ukrainian drones did not aim at Vladimir Putin's residence as previously speculated. The New York Times comments on Putin’s aggressive foreign policy actions and speculates on hi...
U.S. Finds Ukraine Did Not Try to Kill Putin in Drone Strike
According to reports from NBC New York, intelligence gathered by the United States indicates that Ukraine did not intend to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin during a recent drone attack on...
No Strike on Putin's Residence as CIA Says Ukraine Could Have Been Involved
According to reports from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), there was no verified strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The CIA notes that if a hypothetical attack had occurred,...
US intelligence rejects Russian claim of Ukraine drone plot against Putin
The US intelligence community has dismissed Russia's allegation that Ukraine planned a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin as baseless and motivated by propaganda....
Trump: Claims of Attack on Putin's Residence Are False - US Intelligence Agrees
President Trump dismissed claims that there was an attempt to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence, stating they are false and mischievous provocations. The U.S. intelligence community ...
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked Putin's Residence
Russian officials are alleging that Ukrainian forces conducted an attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence. The claim has not been independently verified and there is currently no evidence suppo...
SBU Foils FSB Hitman Attempting to Kill Ukrainian Military Intelligence Officer in Kyiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) stopped an assassination attempt by detaining an 28-year-old foreign national attempting to shoot a Ukrainian intelligence officer with a pistol in central Kyiv....
Pentagon Report Shows China Remains Completely Mysterious to US
The Global Times reports that according to a Pentagon report, the United States still struggles to fully comprehend and predict China's military strategies and intentions despite increased efforts to ...
Flamur Noka: Balluku File Is Crucial for Charges Against Him as Traitor; All Secret Information of Albania and NATO Available Upon Request
Former Defense Minister Gen. Bingen Agasi has stated that all secret information regarding Albania and NATO, in relation to the Balliku case concerning charges of treason against Flamur Noka, is avail...
Two Russian fighter jets burned in sabotage attack
Ukrainian military intelligence claims that two Russian fighter jets were damaged and burned at an airfield near Lipetsk on December 20–21 due to a sabotage operation conducted by the internal resista...
US Intelligence Agencies Doubt Putin's Global Ambitions
The article discusses the skepticism held by U.S. intelligence agencies regarding President Vladimir Putin's stated international goals and objectives. The mistrust stems from a lack of clear or consi...
US Intelligence Confirms Putin's Plans to Invade Baltic Countries
According to reports, US intelligence agencies have confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has plans to invade the countries of the Baltic region....
Reuters reports US intelligence: Putin wants parts of Europe
According to Reuters, US intelligence assessments suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin has designs on portions of European territory. The report implies ongoing strategic and territorial conc...
Iran executes man as Israeli spy, rights group says confession ‘extracted under torture’
Iran has executed Aghil Keshavarz for alleged spying on behalf of Israel's Mossad and its army. According to state media, Keshavarz was arrested in the city of Urmia while taking photographs of a mili...
U.S. Air Force deploys RC-135 spy plane near Venezuelan coast
The United States Air Force has intensified reconnaissance flights near Venezuela's coastline with the deployment of an RC-135V/W intelligence aircraft. The activity, as reported by open flight tracki...
Ukrainian spy chief resigns, replaced by special ops veteran
The director of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), Ivan Bakanov, has resigned from his position and been replaced by a veteran of the country’s special operations, likely aimed at strengthening intelli...
Russia Says It Will Provide Proof of Attempted Ukrainian Strike on Putin Residence Following U.S. Intelligence Report
Russian officials claim they will present evidence to the United States regarding an alleged attempt by Ukraine to strike President Vladimir Putin's residence. This statement follows a report from U.S...
The CIA does not believe Russians: Ukrainians did not attack Putin's residence
According to recent reports, there are conflicting narratives between Ukraine and Russia regarding an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. While the official stance from Mos...
NSA and CIA Find No Evidence of Ukraine Attack on Putin's Residence
The National Security Agency (NSA) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have conducted investigations but found no evidence supporting claims that Ukraine was behind an attack on Russian President Vl...
Turkey's Fidan to visit UAE as Iran unrest, Gulf tensions intensify
Turkish intelligence chief Fidan is set to visit the United Arab Emirates amidst rising tensions and unrest in the region. The trip comes at a time of heightened diplomatic activity regarding Gaza, gr...
US Strikes Caribbean with Plane Disguised as Civilian
According to The New York Times, the United States has conducted its first strike in the Caribbean using an aircraft disguised as civilian for potential covert operations....
CIA Does Not Believe Ukraine Tried to Attack Putin's Residence - Media
According to media reports in Moscow dated January 1, 2026, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has asserted that there is no evidence suggesting Ukraine attempted an attack on Russian President Vla...
US Finds Ukraine Did Not Try to Kill Putin in Alleged Drone Strike: Source
According to a report, the United States has concluded that Ukraine was not attempting to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin with a drone strike as alleged by Moscow. The investigation by US...
CIA finding rebuts Putin claim that Ukraine targeted the Russian leader or his home
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has contradicted Vladimir Putin's claims that Ukraine was attempting to target him or his residence. This statement by the CIA highlights a significant difference...
Indian Army Ramps Up Counter-Terror Drive in Kishtwar, Doda: 30-35 Militants Tracked
The Indian Army has intensified counter-terrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar and Doda districts due to intelligence indicating the presence of 30-35 militants from groups like Lashkar-e-T...
Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people; official blames Ukrainian intelligence
A recent explosion in Moscow has resulted in three fatalities. Russian officials are accusing Ukrainian intelligence services of being behind the incident....
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