Category Archives: SVR

Two Years Ago — Belgian Diplomat Accused of Helping Russia : “Stirred, not Shaken”

Posted on September 5, 2020 by L

“During one of the phone calls we listened to, he (Oswald Gantois) said himself that he had played too much James Bond but that every diplomat must be a bit of a spy.” Ann Fransen — Belgian federal prosecutor “I never … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Belgian Diplomat Accused of Helping Russia : “Stirred, not Shaken”

Posted on September 5, 2019 by L

“During one of the phone calls we listened to, he (Oswald Gantois) said himself that he had played too much James Bond but that every diplomat must be a bit of a spy.” Ann Fransen — Belgian federal prosecutor ‘I never … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Russia Intelligence Chiefs Visit Washington to Meet American Spooks

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“Sergey Naryshkin was here [in the United States]. He held consultations with his counterparts. Joint struggle against terrorism was discussed. We maintained contact in 2014 during the Sochi Olympics. Of course, we consider joint work this year, during the FIFA … Continue reading →

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Belgian Diplomat Accused of Helping Russia : “Stirred, not Shaken” — UPDATE : Guilty; 12 Months Sentence

Posted on September 5, 2018 by L

“During one of the phone calls we listened to, he (Oswald Gantois) said himself that he had played too much James Bond but that every diplomat must be a bit of a spy.” Ann Fransen — Belgian federal prosecutor ‘I never … Continue reading →

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Belgian Diplomat Accused of Helping Russia : “Stirred, not Shaken”

Posted on May 13, 2018 by L

“During one of the phone calls we listened to, he (Oswald Gantois) said himself that he had played too much James Bond but that every diplomat must be a bit of a spy.” Ann Fransen — Belgian federal prosecutor ‘I never … Continue reading →

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Russia Intelligence Chiefs Visit Washington to Meet American Spooks

Posted on February 2, 2018 by L

“Sergey Naryshkin was here [in the United States]. He held consultations with his counterparts. Joint struggle against terrorism was discussed. We maintained contact in 2014 during the Sochi Olympics. Of course, we consider joint work this year, during the FIFA … Continue reading →

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Who Is Who in World Intelligence and Security Agencies : SVR Director Sergey Naryshkin

Posted on October 23, 2016 by L

“You fully understand, as we do, the situation we are currently facing, how important is the success of that service for the development of the country.” Vladimir Putin to Sergey Naryshkin The speaker of the lower house of the Russian … Continue reading →

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