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How Vienna Became a Hub for Russian Signals Intelligence Espionage?
While European capitals such as Brussels and The Hague have dismantled Russian intelligence networks, an unprecedented surveillance infrastructure is flourishing in the Austrian capital. New revelations show that the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has systematically built up Vienna into the most important hub for electronic intelligence (SIGINT) in Europe.
March 30, 2026
OSCE Election Monitoring in Hungary Under Fire Over Former Putin Interpreter
From Vienna, Daria Boyarskaya—who once assisted Vladimir Putin during summit meetings with Donald Trump—is coordinating election monitoring in Hungary. While the OSCE describes the mission as “routine,” concerns are growing about espionage and the Kremlin’s efforts to undermine democracy.
March 19, 2026
