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The Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) of Ukraine has released comprehensive reports detailing significant developments concerning Russia's activities. Russia has expended approximately $550 billion since its comprehensive incursion into Ukraine. Moreover, Russia has recruited over 150 foreigners from 25 countries into its army, amplifying its military resources. The use of Chinese satellite intelligence highlights the strategic collaboration impacting Ukraine's energy structures. Additionally, Russia's political maneuvers seek to destabilize Ukraine, as informed by President Zelenskyy's consultations with FIS head Ivashchenko. These actions underline a broader campaign to discredit Ukraine on global stages, further escalating the geopolitical tension. Insights on such dynamic occurrences underscore Russia's strategic and economic decisions shaping its current trajectory amidst the conflict.

How much has Russia spent on the war against Ukraine?

According to reports from the Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS), Russia has spent approximately $550 billion on the full-scale war against Ukraine. This expenditure reflects significant financial commitments encompassing military efforts, ongoing occupation needs, and strategic operations aimed at sustaining Russia's presence and influence in the region despite facing international sanctions and logistic challenges.

How is Russia incorporating international recruits in its military forces?

In recent months, Russia has been recruiting more than 150 foreigners from 25 different countries into its military forces, as reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS). This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster military capabilities through diversified skill sets and adherence, potentially utilizing individuals with unique operational experiences to strengthen their adaptive force structure.

What role does China play in Russian military strategies against Ukraine?

China plays a supportive role in Russian military strategies by providing satellite intelligence data that aids Russian strikes on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, particularly the energy sector. This shared intelligence facilitates enhanced precision and effectiveness of Russian military operations, thus highlighting China's indirect involvement through technological support amidst ongoing geopolitical rivalries.

What are the trends in Russia's foreign political campaigns affecting Ukraine?

Recent insights from the Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) reveal that Russia is intensifying its foreign political campaigns aimed at destabilizing Ukraine. These initiatives involve disseminating misinformation, organizing disruptive political activities, and cultivating narratives designed to undermine Ukrainian sovereignty and sway international opinion against Ukraine's political stability and reformative progress.

What is the current state of Russian aviation industry amid global sanctions?

The Russian aviation industry is encountering significant challenges due to global sanctions that have impeded access to critical foreign components. Reports by the Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) predict that about 340 Russian aircraft might need to be decommissioned by 2030. The shortage of essential parts has led to a reliance on dismantling existing aircraft to sustain operational needs, showcasing the impact of coordinated international sanctions on Russia's technological advancements.

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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. 26 183 220 Ukrainian Politics

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. 30 866 150 Previously in trend: Yermak’s dismissal Notice of suspicion for Yermak

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. 6 241 103 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. 14 904 87 Ukrainian Politics

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. 3 541 60

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. 4 108 57 Previously in trend: War

Interview with Lena Chychenina Chervinskyi: Yermak has been taken onto Foreign Intelligence Service’s staff. He is now super-secret officer. VIDEO Former intelligence officer Roman Chervinskyi stated that the former head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, was enrolled as a staff member of the Foreign Intelligence Service. 18 303 85 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence

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. 5 809 68 Previously in trend: Demographic issues Classification of demographic data in Russian Federation

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. 3 940 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. 5 451 37 Ukrainian Politics

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. 10 369 35

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. 4 216 35 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

The Kremlin is preparing a large-scale provocation with human casualties Kremlin is preparing large-scale provocation with human casualties, - Foreign Intelligence Service According to the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Kremlin continues to plan to disrupt peace talks. Therefore, Russia is preparing a large-scale terrorist attack with human casualties in Ukraine. 13 219 43 Previously in trend: FSB provocations

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. 1 864 38 Previously in trend: Russia-China relations

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. 7 986 25 Ukrainian Politics

oreshnik Russia has 3-4 Oreshnik missiles in its arsenal, - FISU Russia has no more than 3-4 Oreshnik missiles in its arsenal. However, in 2026, the Kremlin wants to launch them into serial production and manufacture five or more units per year. 12 048 25 Previously in trend: production of ballistic missiles in 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. 7 387 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers liquidation of Russian military command

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. 2 342 22 Previously in trend: Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

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. 2 719 30 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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. 4 378 31 Previously in trend: State of Russian economy

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. 1 416 19

how the Belarusian military-industrial complex serves the Russian war Over 80% of Belarusian enterprises work for Russia’s military needs, - FISU Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Belarusian military-industrial complex has effectively become part of Russia's. More than 80% of Belarusian enterprises are working to fulfill Russian state defense orders, and the country itself remains the rear of the Russian Federation and a key channel for circumventing sanctions. 4 509 36 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Russia and Belarus

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. 1 888 23 Previously in trend: State of Russian economy

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. 3 152 20

Zelenskyy and Luhovskyi Sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet: up to 20% of ships stopped, losses to reach $30 billion, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Oleh Luhovskyi, First Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. 1 746 17 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet Ukrainian sanctions against Russia

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." 7 341 30 Previously in trend: Classification of demographic data in Russian Federation

"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. 3 429 14 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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. 4 076 13 Previously in trend: War

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. 3 696 29 Previously in trend: Classification of demographic data in Russian Federation

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. 3 219 14 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russian aviation

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. 2 999 19 Previously in trend: State of Belarusian economy

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. 3 060 26 Previously in trend: Information war of Russia against Ukraine

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. 8 126 11

space Russia has lost access to key international space programmes due to war against Ukraine, - Foreign Intelligence Service Due to the full-scale war against Ukraine and international sanctions, Russia has lost the opportunity to participate in a number of international space programs and has effectively dropped out of the global space race. 1 564 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Oleh Luhovskyi Zelenskyy appointed Oleh Luhovskyi acting head of Foreign Intelligence Service President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleh Luhovskyi, first deputy head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, as acting head of the agency. 3 336 11 Previously in trend: Staff changes

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. 5 281 38

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. 3 228 18 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Oreshnik in Belarus Chinese satellites over Ukraine

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. 1 407 8 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 484 7

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. 872 9 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army

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. 1 467 6

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. 2 865 9 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Russian espionage in Europe

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. 1 014 6 Previously in trend: Russian presence in Africa

MiG-29 launches anti-radar missile Russian airlines are returning aircraft that are over 30 years old to skies, - FISU In 2026-2027, Russian airlines plan to return to service a large number of mothballed Soviet and foreign-made aircraft that are over 30 years old. 3 140 13 Previously in trend: Ukraine Intelligence

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. 4 755 7 Previously in trend: Search of Valerii Kondratiuk’s home

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. 2 707 8 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation Migrants in Russia to be recruited for war

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. 3 018 13 Previously in trend: 9th May in Russia Propagandist actions of Russia

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. 2 449 8 Previously in trend: China–Russia cooperation Ukraine Intelligence

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