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Ukrzaliznytsia warned of a Russian scheme: the enemy pays for photos and geolocation of railway facilities and data on military cargo. The company urged people not to agree to "anonymous tasks" and to report contacts to the SBU.

Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas called on EU countries to more actively share intelligence data and protect critical infrastructure in response to Russia's hybrid attacks. The statement came against the backdrop of a drone incident in Leipzig.

A YouControl study of SBU materials from 2020–2026 showed that Russia obtains data on Ukraine's defense-industrial complex primarily through agents and spotters, not through open registries.

GUR representative Vadym Skybitskyi stated that sanctions hit Russia's drone industry more effectively than direct strikes: Russia faces problems with the supply of jet engines and components for UAVs from China.

An ASIS intelligence note points to the possible involvement of SAS and Western special forces veterans in training Russians in camps in Bulgaria and Serbia. Alfa-Metal denies the allegations, and The Telegraph was unable to independently confirm the data.

The FIS reported a scheme for smuggling orphaned children from occupied Donbas to Russia under the pretext of health improvement: at least two were not returned and were handed over to the Moscow Region. Intelligence calls this part of a system for the exploitation of Ukrainian children.

Budanov stated that he maintained direct contact with Prigozhin until the start of his rebellion in 2023 and conducted systematic dialogue with GRU Chief Kostyukov, which allows humanitarian issues to be resolved.

Putin's assistant Ushakov refuted Western media reports that the president refused to meet CIA director Ratcliffe, stating that no such plans existed. In Moscow, Ratcliffe met with the leadership of the Russian security services.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President Pavlo Palisa reported that intelligence has recorded a task for the Russian military leadership to plan several variants of an operation in the direction of Kyiv and Chernihiv. At the same time, Ukraine is not yet recording a visible Russian offensive grouping.

European officials see no evidence of Russia preparing a conventional attack on NATO or the Baltics, refuting media speculation about the purpose of the CIA Director's visit to Moscow.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrived secretly in Moscow on August 25 and personally delivered to FSB chief Bortnikov an assessment of the failure of the Russian offensive, urging the Kremlin to negotiate. The visit was the first in-person contact between the two intelligence chiefs in four years.

SVR Director Naryshkin confirmed a closed meeting with CIA Director Ratcliffe in Moscow. Behind the "routine," according to Western media, lay red lines on the Baltics, the peace track on Ukraine, and the Iranian knot.

SVR Director Sergey Naryshkin publicly confirmed for the first time a secret meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow, calling such contacts 'normal practice' for the intelligence services of different countries.

The secret visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, revealed on August 25, was aimed, according to sources, at warning Russia against strikes on NATO countries. Trump called the trip "semi-routine."

During the unexpected visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, Vladimir Putin signed three closed decrees, the contents of which are not disclosed. These are documents numbered 605, 606, and 607.

The BfV has launched a hotline and released a brochure for refugees from Russia, China, and Iran, promising protection from persecution and surveillance. The initiative coincides with discussions in Berlin regarding new powers for German intelligence services.

🇩🇪 Germany prepares a major intelligence reform: from observation to prevention. Head of parliamentary control Mark Heinrichmann stated: «The best drone is the one that never takes off». Against the backdrop of incidents at Hanover and Leipzig airports, authorities intend to give intelligence the right to prevent threats from Russia before their realization. Experts support this but demand strengthened control. 🚁🛡️

🚀 Intelligence reveals shocking figures: Russia exceeded missile production plan by 2 times. Kh-35 — by 200%, Kh-101 — by 140%. No pause in shelling expected. 🔹 Kalibr missiles are going to reserve for new ships. 🔹 Iskander stock — 130 units, production is growing. 🔹 Kinjals taken off the assembly line due to low accuracy. 🔹 Zircons and Onyxes — plan fulfilled already in summer. 🇺🇦 Ukrainian air defense shoots down 100% of Kalibr missiles, but ballistic missiles remain the main threat. #War #Intelligence #Missiles