In an embarrassing setback for the British Government, a British court has today ruled that Ekaterina Zatuliveter is not a Russian spy, and that she should be allowed to remain in the UK. The British Government had been trying to deport Zatuliveter, who had had an affair with her employer – the British MP Mike [...]
Tupolev Bear – Linchpin of Russia’s Air Force
Outside of Russia and the former Soviet Union, the name Tupolev is probably more widely connected with commercial, passenger aircraft. However, the company has always played a vital role in Russia’s overall defence strategy and the Tupolev bear is ageing, but still shining star of the country’s military fleet. Early Origins The Tuploev Bear is [...]
Russia is Europe’s largest internet market
After a slow start, Russia has now officially got the largest number of web users in Europe. According to the latest Comscore report, 50.8 million Russians have access to the internet through either a home or work connection. This means that, for the first time, Russia has more internet users than Germany, which falls back [...]
Zatuliveter ‘spy’ had multiple honeytrap style affairs
It has emerged that Katia Zatuliveter, who has been accused of spying for Russia and is currently fighting deportation from Britain, not only had an affair with British MP Mike Hancock, but also had affairs with a senior German diplomat working at NATO and a Dutch diplomat. A clear pattern is emerging – Zatuliveter has, [...]
Russian Company sponsors repair of HMS Belfast
A group of Russian companies are sponsoring the £250,000 ($385,000) repair of HMS Belfast, a former Royal Navy light cruiser that now serves as a floating museum on the river Thames in London.
Russian working in UK parliament thought spy by MI5?
British newspaper The Times is today reporting that a Russian citizen who works as an aide to a British MP is being investigated by intelligence agency MI5.
Aeroflot UK
A guide to Aeroflot UK flights and procedures, and how to book Aeroflot flights.
Russia is 3rd biggest threat to British security
Does Russia really pose the ‘third greatest threat’ to British security today? Here’s a quick rundown of the threats Russia actually does pose to Britain.
Britain intercepts Russian bombers every week
British RAF jets are intercepting Russian Tu-95 bombers once a week, at a cost of $12 million a year.
Russia ‘wins’ British Council battle?
The British Council’s offices are to finally close amid fears for the safety of the Council’s Russian staff