Russia has geared up to spread anti-Ukraine and pro-Russia messages in the US and the West using 'influence-laundering techniques', The New York Times has reported.

Russian intel agencies undertaking long-term influence operations in US: Report

A German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) agent has been arrested on the suspicion that he was spying for Russia. The arrest took place on Thursday and the suspect has been charged with treason, according to the national prosecutors.

Germany arrests one of its intelligence officers for being a Russian spy

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hailed the country's "courageous" spies as he visited the headquarters of the Foreign Intelligence Service to mark its 100th birthday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits foreign intelligence services HQ, hails spies