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The Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) plays a crucial role in monitoring and reporting on Ukraine's geopolitical environment. Recent reports indicate growing Russian efforts to destabilize Ukraine and utilize disinformation operations in Africa and Latin America. President Zelenskyy frequently receives updates from FIS head Oleh Ivashchenko on Russia's plans, highlighting covert operations and military strategies. Moreover, the FIS has noted Russia's demographic crisis and the ongoing personnel crisis due to its prolonged conflict against Ukraine. Intelligence suggests possible escape plans for key Ukrainian figures due to increasing pressure from Russian actions. These insights underscore the FIS's pivotal role in safeguarding Ukraine's national security.

How does the Foreign Intelligence Service impact Ukraine's national security?

The Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) is instrumental in providing critical intelligence on external threats to Ukraine's security. By reporting on foreign political strategies, military activities, and economic movements, the FIS helps the Ukrainian government make informed decisions and prepare defenses. Its insights into Russian disinformation campaigns and military logistics are crucial for national resilience.

What role does the FIS play in addressing Russian disinformation campaigns?

The FIS actively monitors and reports on Russian disinformation activities aimed at destabilizing regions and influencing international perceptions. By identifying these campaigns, the FIS enables Ukraine and its allies to counteract false narratives and strengthen informational defenses. This effort is vital in maintaining credible international relations and preventing misinformation from affecting public opinion.

What recent intelligence has the FIS provided regarding Russia's military actions?

Recent FIS intelligence highlights Russia's accelerated military efforts in neighboring regions, including plans to commission aircraft through covert logistics due to component shortages. Intelligence also indicates the recruitment of agents across Europe, reflecting Russia's adaptive strategies amidst its prolonged conflict with Ukraine. The FIS's reports help preemptively address these threats.

How does the FIS address demographic changes in Russia?

The FIS reports on the deepening demographic crisis in Russia, exacerbated by its ongoing conflicts and economic difficulties. These reports not only inform Ukraine but also provide insights to global policymakers on potential regional instabilities. Understanding demographic shifts is crucial for anticipating future geopolitical landscapes and strategizing diplomatic engagements.

What are the geopolitical implications of FIS reports on Belarus?

The FIS has spotlighted Belarus's economic challenges and its strong dependency on Russia. The intelligence gathered sheds light on the potential for regional unrest and influences Ukraine's foreign policy towards Belarus. By understanding these dynamics, Ukraine can better secure its borders and anticipate shifts in the region's power structures, protecting national interests.

What challenges face Russia's aviation industry according to the FIS?

The FIS has identified significant challenges within Russia's aviation industry, particularly its reliance on foreign components. Due to international sanctions and the unavailability of parts, Russia has resorted to dismantling existing aircraft for parts. This situation not only highlights the vulnerabilities in Russia's proclaimed technological independence but also stresses the broader economic impact on its capabilities.

How does the FIS inform global understanding of Russia's military spending?

FIS reports outline Russia's extensive military spending, which reflects its prioritization of defense over other economic sectors. This financial emphasis aids analysts worldwide in projecting Russia's economic trajectory and potential impacts on global security. Such insights can influence international policy decisions and defense strategies while forming the basis of economic sanctions or diplomatic negotiations.

How has FIS intelligence affected Ukraine's response to the war?

FIS intelligence provides the Ukrainian government with timely and actionable information crucial for defending against Russian aggression. With this data, Ukraine can devise effective military strategies, strengthen alliances, and navigate international diplomacy. FIS insights are invaluable in preserving Ukraine's sovereignty amidst continued threats from neighboring states.

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How much did Russia spend on the war against Ukraine: the Foreign Intelligence Service named the amount Russia has spent approximately $550 billion on full-scale war against Ukraine, - FIS Since the start of its full-scale invasion, Russia has spent approximately $550 billion on the war against Ukraine. 1 722 23 Previously in trend: State of Russian economy

Russia is recruiting foreigners for the war against Ukraine Enemy is recruiting foreigners: over 150 foreigners from 25 countries joined Russian army in December, - FIS In December, Russia recruited more than 150 foreigners from 25 countries into the Russian army, with another 200 preparing to join. 816 9 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army

Report by Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. Russia used Chinese satellite intelligence data for strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service Oleh Ivashchenko, including on the deployment of Oreshnik systems in Belarus and Russia’s use of space intelligence data from China. 3 183 18 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Oreshnik in Belarus Chinese satellites over Ukraine

China plans to intensify cooperation with Russia: report to Zelensky Russia launches political campaigns to destabilise Ukraine, Zelenskyy hears report from Foreign Intelligence Service President Volodymyr Zelenskyy listened to a report from the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko. 1 805 38 Previously in trend: Russia-China relations

Yermak Yermak visits Ivashchenko’s Foreign Intelligence Service office. Escape from Ukraine is likely being prepared – media This evening, on 5 December, former head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak visited the central office of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. He may have been negotiating arrangements for cover documents to leave Ukraine. 30 642 150 Previously in trend: Yermak’s dismissal Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Russia will have to write off its aircraft Russia will have to decommission about 340 aircraft by 2030, - Foreign Intelligence Service Russian passenger planes, which the Kremlin presents as a symbol of technological independence, have in practice proven to be dependent on foreign components. 3 140 14 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russian aviation

Zelenskyy met with Ukraine’s defense and security leaders Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian defense and security officials: Russia failed to meet Putin’s deadline for capturing Pokrovsk and Kupiansk President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with key leaders from across Ukraine's defense and security sector. 3 512 60

China Russia is becoming China’s resource base, while local communities are not receiving promised benefits, - Foreign Intelligence Service Russia is becoming increasingly economically dependent on China, effectively turning into its resource base. At the same time, local communities are increasingly failing to receive the promised benefits. 2 369 8 Previously in trend: China–Russia cooperation Ukraine Intelligence

Russian Federation, special services Russia recruits "disposable" agents in Europe - FIS Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European intelligence services have expelled approximately 700 Russian intelligence officers who operated under the cover of diplomatic missions. Now the Russians have begun to actively recruit "disposable" agents among civilians in Europe through social networks, churches, and sports clubs. 2 778 9 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Russian espionage in Europe

Zelenskyy listened to a report from SBU head Ivashchenko. What is known? Zelenskyy listened to head of FIS Ivashchenko: We know about Russian plans in Belarus, partners will be warned. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has heard a report from the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko. 3 981 9 Previously in trend: Ukraine Intelligence

"Aeroflot receives Volga-Dnepr aircraft for spare parts Russia begins dismantling cargo Boeing aircraft to repair civilian planes, - Foreign Intelligence Service Eight Boeing aircraft will be used for spare parts for subsidiaries due to a shortage of spare parts and sanctions. 3 390 14 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

The birth rate in Russia is falling rapidly. The FIS has named the reasons Russia is entering deep demographic crisis, - FIS Russia is entering a new phase of deep demographic crisis, which is more dangerous than the one the Russian Federation experienced in the 1990s and 2000s. 5 635 68 Previously in trend: Demographic issues Classification of demographic data in Russian Federation

The state of the Russian economy Russia plans to spend 13 trillion rubles on "defense" every year - FIS Russia’s defense spending in the next three years is planned to be around 13 trillion rubles annually, according to the draft federal budget for 2026–2028. For comparison, in 2025, it was planned to spend 13.5 trillion rubles on defense, and together with security, 17 trillion, or 8% of GDP. The actual spending turned out to be even higher. 873 2 Previously in trend: State of Russian economy

The State Bureau of Investigation is conducting searches at the home of former Foreign Intelligence Service head Kondratiuk SBI came to search home of former FIS head Kondratiuk, - sources Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation came to the house of the former head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Lieutenant General Valerii Kondratiuk. 4 731 7 Previously in trend: Search of Valerii Kondratiuk’s home

The Belarusian economy is slowing down What is known Belarusian economy approaching stagnation, - FISU The economy of Belarus is slowing down amid problems in the Russian economy. 7 770 6 Previously in trend: State of Belarusian economy

Russia to cut off internet access in temporarily occupied territories Russia prepares internet shutdown in temporarily occupied territories – FIS The Russian occupation administration has begun informing the local population of temporarily occupied Crimea about a complete shutdown of mobile internet. 2 646 30 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

North Korea supplies shells and artillery systems to Russia: intelligence reveals quantities North Korea has supplied Russia with around 6.5 million rounds and over 600 artillery systems - Foreign Intelligence Service North Korea has supplied Russia with around 6.5 million artillery shells of various calibers and hundreds of artillery systems. The DPRK remains a key arms supplier for Russia. 2 319 22 Previously in trend: Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

Belarus’ economy is stagnating, all because of Russia Belarus’ economy stagnates due to integration with Russia - FIS The stagnation of the Russian economy limits the financial capabilities of Belarus. 2 957 19 Previously in trend: State of Belarusian economy

Kaliningrad Western sanctions are increasing isolation of Kaliningrad - FIS After the imposition of sanctions in 2022, Russia's costs for cargo transit increased, especially on routes to the Kaliningrad region, which has no land connection to the rest of the Russian Federation. 4 175 35 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian intelligence: Russia’s demographic crisis exposed despite censorship Demographic and social crisis deepens in Russia: Unmarried men may be added to Interior Ministry ’blacklist’ – Foreign Intelligence Service Russia’s demographic crisis has long ceased to be a state secret, despite the authorities’ attempts to restrict access to relevant statistics. 3 667 29 Previously in trend: Classification of demographic data in Russian Federation

There are fewer ethnic Russians in Russia Number of ethnic Russians in Russia is rapidly decreasing, - Foreign Intelligence Service Russia is hiding demographic statistics because it no longer correlates with propaganda slogans about a "great nation." 7 296 30 Previously in trend: Classification of demographic data in Russian Federation

Migrants in Russia to be recruited for the war Migrants in Russia to be stripped of citizenship for war against Ukraine – Foreign Intelligence Service In Russia, migrants will be stripped of citizenship to be sent to war against Ukraine. 2 684 8 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation Migrants in Russia to be recruited for war

The pace of grain harvesting in Russia is falling. What is the reason? Grain harvesting rates in Russia are falling rapidly, - FISU Russia has recorded a sharp drop in grain harvest rates. 5 254 38

Russian disinformation in Africa and Latin America Russia launches large-scale disinformation operations in Africa and Latin America, - Foreign Intelligence Service Russia is launching large-scale disinformation operations covering Africa, Latin America, and even European countries. 884 3 Previously in trend: Russian disinformation against Ukraine

Ivashchenko: Russia wants to send more of its PMCs to Africa Russia plans to double presence of its PMCs in Africa - FISU Russia plans to double the presence of representatives of its private military companies in Africa for geopolitical influence. 982 6 Previously in trend: Russian presence in Africa

FISU Russia is facing unprecedented personnel crisis due to protracted war against Ukraine - Foreign Intelligence Service In 2024, the labor shortage in Russia reached a record 2.6 million people, which is 17% more than a year earlier. 4 352 31 Previously in trend: State of Russian economy

Росія вигадала пропагандистський рух Побєда 9/45 за кордоном Russia promoting new propaganda movement "Victory 9/45" abroad – Foreign Intelligence Service The Kremlin is using the "Victory 9/45" propaganda movement as a new tool of hybrid influence. Its offices have already opened in several EU countries. 2 991 13 Previously in trend: 9th May in Russia Propagandist actions of Russia

Zelenskyy Chief of Foreign Intelligence Service Ivashchenko reported to Zelenskyy on elimination of persons from senior command of Russian Armed Forces President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, on the elimination of persons from the senior command of the Russian Armed Forces. 7 330 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers liquidation of Russian military command

Russian information attacks against Ukraine Russia is scaling up information operation against Ukraine: trying to show Kyiv’s unwillingness to negotiate peace to EU and US - Foreign Intelligence Service During the first five days of April, a new wave of information attacks directed against Ukraine was recorded. The focus of the Russian special services' actions is to promote accusations against the EU and the United States of Kyiv's alleged unwillingness to negotiate an end to the war. 1 380 19

Kremlin Russia has launched aggressive phase of information operation against Ukraine, - Foreign Intelligence Service The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine records the transition to an acute phase of the hostile information operation conducted by Russia against Ukraine. 3 030 26 Previously in trend: Information war of Russia against Ukraine

A ship in the Baltic Sea Russian Foreign Intelligence Service accuses Ukraine of allegedly intending to blow up foreign vessel in Baltic Sea The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service accuses Ukrainian special services of allegedly preparing to carry out a series of high-profile anti-Russian provocations. 3 121 20

Zelenskyy congratulates Foreign Intelligence Service on its professional holiday Zelenskyy congratulated employees of Foreign Intelligence Service: We need more destruction of Russian military targets. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the employees of the Foreign Intelligence Service on their professional holiday and awarded them with awards. 1 453 6

RF, army Due to war, the Russian economy lost between 1.5 and 1.7 million able-bodied citizens In 2025, the labor market in the Russian Federation is expected to experience an increase in the shortage of personnel. The reason is the continuation of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Because of the war, the Russian economy has already lost 1.5 to 1.7 million able-bodied citizens. 1 465 7

How many prisoners are fighting for Russia against Ukraine? Russia recruited up to 180,000 prisoners for war against Ukraine - Foreign Intelligence Service From 140 to 180 thousand prisoners were involved in the war against Ukraine by Russia. 1 381 8 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy approves new symbols of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Zelenskyy approved new symbols of Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. PHOTO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the new emblem and flag of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. 10 314 35

Зеленський провів зміни у Службі зовнішньої розвідки Zelenskyy makes personnel changes in Foreign Intelligence Service President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made personnel changes among the deputy heads of the Foreign Intelligence Service. 8 096 11

Служба зовнішньої розвідки закликала українців не їхати до Білорусі We call on Ukrainians to refrain from travelling to Belarus, - Foreign Intelligence Service The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine urged citizens to refrain from travelling to Belarus. 4 058 13 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy: Task for government is to find funding for our intelligence work. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Ukrainians at the end of the 764th day of the war with Russia. 4 088 57 Previously in trend: War

District Administrative Court Head Vovk’s Brother Zontov Dismissed From Foreign Intelligence Service After Official Investigation District Administrative Court Head Vovk’s Brother Zontov Dismissed From Foreign Intelligence Service After Official Investigation Yurii Zontov, the brother of the District Administrative Court of Kyiv’s head Pavlo Vovk, has been dismissed from the Foreign Intelligence Service after an official investigation. 3 920 38 Ukrainian Politics

Russia conducting special information operation in Ukraine - Foreign Intelligence Service Russia conducting special information operation in Ukraine - Foreign Intelligence Service Russia continues special information gathering operations in Ukraine and tries to use Ukraine for external influence on the course of political events in the world, Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service has said in a statement. 5 440 37 Ukrainian Politics

President introduces new head of Foreign Intelligence Service. PHOTOS President introduces new head of Foreign Intelligence Service. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has introduced newly appointed Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Valeriy Kondratiuk to the staff of the service, the presidential press service has reported. 7 960 25 Ukrainian Politics

President appoints head of Foreign Intelligence Service President appoints head of Foreign Intelligence Service Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has appointed Valerii Yevdokymov head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. 14 889 87 Ukrainian Politics

President appoints deputy head of Foreign Intelligence Service President appoints deputy head of Foreign Intelligence Service Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has appointed Kateryna Sliadneva as deputy chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Service. 26 168 220 Ukrainian Politics

FIS to investigate if Novynskyi keeps Russian passport, - head of FIS Bozhok FIS to investigate if Novynskyi keeps Russian passport, - head of FIS Bozhok Before appealing to the court intelligence has to be 200 percent sure that MP Novynskyi retains his Russian citizenship. 6 228 103 Ukrainian Politics