Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1945, Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871) passed away. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1952, Voja Antonić, Serbian computer scientist and journalist, designed the Galaksija computer was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How the FSB and the Telecom Industry Run Russia’s SORM Surveillance System
The SORM information interception system has existed in Russia and has been constantly updated since the early 1990s. Our dossier on the division of labor between intelligence agencies, telecom operators, research centers, and ministry officials within the SORM (System of Operational Investigative Measures) ecosystem.
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Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 2, 2026
Russia steps up surveillance of European military and nuclear sites – analysis
Russia has intensified surveillance of critical military facilities in several European countries, according to a report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
BRICS News
· Jul 10, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia hacks doorbell cameras to spy on NATO military bases, The Telegraph [...]
JUST IN: Russia hacks doorbell cameras to spy on NATO military bases, The Telegraph reports.@BRICSNews
Kyiv Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Russia Poses as Ukraine’s Security Service to Recruit Ukrainians for Terror Attacks
The SBU said Russian intelligence is impersonating Ukrainian law enforcement to recruit civilians for sabotage and terrorist attacks. Using fake summonses, stolen personal data, and blackmail, operatives pressure targets into carrying out arson, surveillance, and other illegal acts. The SBU said dozens of such attempts have already been uncovered in 2026.
The Hacker News
· Jun 27, 2026
Ukraine Says Russian Intelligence Used Fake Support Texts to Steal Messaging Credentials
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said it, together with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), uncovered a long-running campaign orchestrated by Russian intelligence services to break into the messaging accounts of government officials, military personnel, politicians, and activists in Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S. The systematic cyber attacks aimed at stealing sensitive
Euromaidan Press
· Jul 3, 2026
Ukrainians think their own security service is calling—it’s Russia recruiting saboteurs
Russian intelligence services are posing as Ukrainian security agencies in a new recruitment scheme that uses fake criminal investigations and forged SBU documents.
Meduza.io
· Jun 30, 2026
Smartphone malware infections in Russia up 70% in a year — because apps are unavailable in official stores
Mobile malware infections in Russia jumped 70 in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, the Russian business daily Kommersant reported, citing MegaFon’s cyber threat monitoring system. The devices affected are primarily those running Android.
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Related coverage for "How the FSB and the Telecom Industry Run Russia’s SORM Surveillance System": Ukrainska Pravda — Russia steps up surveillance of European military and nuclear sites – analysis. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia hacks doorbell cameras to spy on NATO military bases, The Telegraph [...]. Kyiv Post — Russia Poses as Ukraine’s Security Service to Recruit Ukrainians for Terror Attacks. The Hacker News — Ukraine Says Russian Intelligence Used Fake Support Texts to Steal Messaging Credentials. Euromaidan Press — Ukrainians think their own security service is calling—it’s Russia recruiting saboteurs. Meduza.io — Smartphone malware infections in Russia up 70% in a year — because apps are unavailable in official stores