Vienna has emerged as a significant hub for Russian espionage in Europe following the expulsion of 600 spies posing as diplomats after the invasion of Ukraine. Moscow allegedly plotted to kill investigative journalist Christo Grozev in Austria, leading to heightened security measures around his home. Grozev, who fled to the US in 2023, now receives protection comparable to that of Austria’s chancellor when he visits his family. The Wall Street Journal reported that dozens of expelled spies have resurfaced in Austria. Russian espionage activities have included stealing electronic equipment from Grozev's homes in Vienna and Bulgaria. A shadow parliament of former Russian MPs has called on NATO to support an assassination campaign against figures within President Vladimir Putin’s regime as part of a seven-point plan for overthrowing the Kremlin, as noted by Mark Galeotti.
There's a reason other European nations do not share any intelligence with Austria, the EU country where Russian intelligence including murderers are given free reign. https://t.co/k2mDwBUpCc
African governments express rising alarm about Russian disinformation | It has helped drive instability that “is at the cusp of affecting coastal West Africa,” AFRICOM chief says. https://t.co/hx3mduAR8f #africom
Moscow’s operations have escalated across the continent, from employing thugs for hits in sympathetic countries to massive covert campaigns to sow havoc ⬇️ https://t.co/SgmkDAmegs
Spying is one thing, Russia’s brazen assassination plots in Europe is another altogether, as @bopanc reports here. https://t.co/tLni0clp0j
🤯 Murder of pilot who cooperated with Ukraine was financed by Russian civil servants in Vienna – WSJ https://t.co/Szy4YpBxTM
The Kremlin has long arms. Vienna has emerged as Russia’s new espionage hub in Europe after capitals there expelled 600 spies posing as diplomats in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. Dozens of these spies have since resurfaced in Austria, intelligence officials there say. In… https://t.co/8QeqpdlCzS
⚡️Vienna has become the "base for Russian clandestine operations," the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on June 28, citing unnamed Austrian, European, and U.S. intelligence officials. https://t.co/sR9TLbsSN9
African governments express rising alarm about Russian disinformation | It has helped drive instability that “is at the cusp of affecting coastal West Africa,” AFRICOM chief says. https://t.co/hx3mduAR8f
"A team coordinated by Marsalek then began following @christogrozev. They stole electronic equipment including laptops from his homes in Vienna and Bulgaria, according to investigators in several European countries. The goal was to capture and kill him, say investigators."…
"Two years ago, Austrian intel & US law enforcement warned Grozev...Putin’s spies were plotting to kill him...Grozev fled to the US in 2023. Now when he returns to visit his family...he receives a degree of state protection that rivals that of Austria’s chancellor, officials say" https://t.co/taWqmc0wjJ
A Den of Spies: Vienna Emerges as Hub for Russian Espionage - WSJ https://t.co/2vSJQwk8Qn
Moscow allegedly plotted to kill an investigative journalist in Austria. Now his home is protected by officers with submachine guns. https://t.co/Qp4mnSxKZY via @WSJ
Moscow allegedly plotted to kill an investigative journalist in Austria. Now his home is protected by officers with submachine guns. https://t.co/Qs9RjoxNI4 https://t.co/Qs9RjoxNI4
A Den of Spies: Vienna Emerges as Hub for Russian Espionage in Europe Moscow allegedly plotted to kill investigative journalist @christogrozev in Austria. Now his home is protected by officers with submachine guns. https://t.co/4LJg22W3zc via @WSJ
„Vienna has emerged as Russia’s new espionage hub in Europe after capitals there expelled 600 spies posing as diplomats in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.“ https://t.co/87mGcqN5gV
A Den of Spies: Vienna Emerges as Hub for Russian Espionage https://t.co/pMDtUzjcBN
African governments express rising alarm about Russian disinformation | by @deftechpat https://t.co/hx3mduAR8f
A “shadow parliament” of former Russian MPs has called on NATO to support an assassination campaign against figures within President Vladimir Putin’s regime as part of a seven-point plan for overthrowing the Kremlin. Read more: https://t.co/qsZ1giey32 https://t.co/oqbihIpeCW
African governments are expressing greater concerns about how Russian disinformation is destabilizing the region. Extremist activity is "at the cusp of affecting coastal West Africa,” @USAfricaCommand chief warned. https://t.co/HfX9kJrAnQ my latest for @DefenseOne
'Any campaign of Western-backed assassination, especially if it were able to penetrate the (frankly, formidable) protection around Putin himself, would likely trigger not some democratic revolution but an explosion of anger and outrage.' ✍️ Mark Galeotti