For the first time, Russia has sentenced a student for spying. The 18-year-old was a high-achieving student.

The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education is collecting personal data of students and teachers who have been in contact with foreigners.

Russian saboteurs who organized explosions in Europe have reportedly transitioned into official roles within Russian regions.

German authorities are investigating the poisoning of former Novaya Gazeta journalist Elena Kostyuchenko.

A Ukrainian woman was on her way to visit her dying father in Crimea. Russian authorities detained her and accused her of espionage.

Poland has arrested a Russian hockey player for espionage.

Esteban "Sieva" Volkov, Trotsky's grandson and last surviving witness of his murder, died at age 97.

Russian hypersonic rocket scientists have been accused of treason.

Western sanctions are not preventing Russia from supplying its military from abroad.

President Joe Biden met with the parent of a US reported detained in Russia.

Some poignant and brave “last words” of dissenters, and some notes about the resurgence of denunciations.

The Russian State Duma has approved Criminal Code amendments that introduce life imprisonment for treason. And not just spies are at risk.