MI5 and GCHQ chiefs on hunt for young Russian-speaking spies to combat Vladimir Putin threat

Intelligence chiefs from MI5 and GCHQ are looking for young Russian speakers as part of a new recruitment drive in to work out what Russia is thinking and doing

Since resuming domestic travel in June, Russian President Vladimir Putin has predominantly chosen destinations in Siberia and the Far East, reportedly to avoid European regions that are frequently targeted by Ukrainian drones. He is expected to visit the Novosibirsk region next week. The shift in travel patterns follow

President Vladimir Putin has named his selection to lead the Russian military’s cutting-edge drone warfare branch, highlighting the central role such technology is now playing in modern conflict. Col. Gen. Denis Lyamin was announced as the commander of the nation’s Unmanned Systems Forces following the president’s meet