Neutral
Friend or foe of Russia
23 mentions over the last 7 days in
- 65%Hostile to Russia15 articles
- 35%Neutral8 articles
- 0%Friendly to Russia0 articles
Which side of Russia each article places Ukrainian military intelligence on. Neutral includes articles that do not relate Ukrainian military intelligence to Russia at all. Method
0.2%of all news mentions Ukrainian military intelligence23 of 14,321 articles in the last 7 days
15 : 0Hostile to friendly15 articles hostile to Russia, 0 friendly
43.5%cast as a threat, the most common role10 of 23 mentions
Daily Activity
Mentions of Ukrainian military intelligence per day, newest first
21 September (so far): 0 mentions.
20 September: 2 mentions, 1 hostile, 1 neutral, 0 friendly.
19 September: 1 mention, 1 hostile, 0 neutral, 0 friendly.
18 September: 1 mention, 0 hostile, 1 neutral, 0 friendly.
17 September: 7 mentions, 5 hostile, 2 neutral, 0 friendly.
16 September: 1 mention, 0 hostile, 1 neutral, 0 friendly.
15 September: 8 mentions, 6 hostile, 2 neutral, 0 friendly.
How Russian media writes about Ukrainian military intelligence
Written by a language model on 21 September 2026, only from the articles and ratings collected here. It describes the coverage; it does not vouch for what the outlets claim. Method
Ukraine's military intelligence directorate, GUR or HUR, featured in Russian coverage of alleged espionage, asset seizures and disputes between Ukrainian agencies. Lenta.ru relayed an FSB claim that a Kherson resident received an 18-year sentence for spying for GUR and storing explosives for planned attacks. Life.ru and Moskovsky Komsomolets reported Sevastopol asset seizures targeting alleged supporters of Ukrainian armed groups or intelligence. Life.ru and EADaily cited Ukrainska Pravda's report that an SBU officer shot a military intelligence fighter lying on the ground during a Kyiv clash. Lenta.ru and EADaily also relayed Mykola Azarov's claim that SBU-GUR tensions concerned competition over wartime revenue.
Across 24 articles in the last 30 days, GUR was presented as hostile to Russia in 16 and rated neutral in eight. It was cast as a threat in 11 articles, declining in five and a victim in three. All four Moskovsky Komsomolets articles presented it as hostile, compared with seven of Lenta.ru's ten and three of Life.ru's six. EADaily's coverage included both a victim portrayal in the Kyiv shooting report and a declining portrayal in its account of interagency rivalry.
Recent Articles
24 mentions of Ukrainian military intelligence
24 articles.
Hostile to Russia
Ukraine’s Air Force reported downing some Russian drones but did not mention intercepting any missiles during overnight strikes, according to the article.
Hostile to Russia
Polish lawmaker Andrzej Zapałowski said Kyrylo Budanov’s reported claim of 30,000 monthly Ukrainian casualties indicates a critical situation for Ukraine’s army.
Neutral
Ukraine opened a case over alleged $250,000 extortion involving Kyiv council member and former Dynamo Kyiv coach Oleksandr Shovkovskyi; it was transferred to Kyiv police.
Hostile to Russia
Russia says it is repelling a Ukrainian counteroffensive near Krasnyi Lyman involving about 12,000 troops.
Hostile to Russia
Mash reports that Russian forces are repelling a claimed Ukrainian counteroffensive near Krasnyi Lyman involving about 12,000 troops, including Azov units.
Hostile to Russia
Russia’s FSB said it detained a 47-year-old Sevastopol resident accused of organizing arms smuggling to Ukraine via third countries on alleged instructions from Ukraine’s SBU.
Neutral
Former PM Mykola Azarov said tensions between Ukraine’s SBU and military intelligence stem from competition over wartime revenue sources.
Hostile to Russia
Ukrainian pilot Dmytro Shymansky, jailed for a bomb attack attempt, faces new Russian charges over alleged organized crime activities from 2016 to 2019.
Neutral
Former Ukrainian PM Mykola Azarov said the long-running SBU-GUR conflict is linked to competition over wartime revenue sources.
Hostile to Russia
Polityka says Russia’s expanding use of jet-powered drones is posing major challenges for Ukraine’s air defenses due to their speed, altitude and range.
Neutral
Former MP Ihor Mosiichuk said an SBU terrorism case may be linked to a power struggle around Kyrylo Budanov. The SBU alleges suspects planned attacks in two Ukrainian regions.
Hostile to Russia
Russian forces reportedly began breaching Ukrainian defenses near Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region, capturing Shevchenkove and assaulting Prykolotne.
Neutral
Ukrainska Pravda says an SBU officer shot a military intelligence fighter lying on the ground during a clash in Kyiv. The dispute reportedly began near the home of a detained RDK member.
Hostile to Russia
A 33-year-old Simeiz resident will stand trial in Crimea on treason charges for allegedly sending Ukraine a photo of a Russian military ship.
Hostile to Russia
Sevastopol authorities seized assets of five firms, alleging their owners supported Ukrainian armed groups or anti-Russian activities.
Hostile to Russia
Sevastopol authorities added assets of four companies and five individuals accused of supporting Ukraine’s military or intelligence to the city treasury.
Hostile to Russia
A Kherson region resident was sentenced to 18 years for alleged spying for Ukraine and storing explosive devices, Russia's FSB said.
Hostile to Russia
A Kherson resident was sentenced to 18 years for allegedly spying for Ukrainian military intelligence and storing explosives for planned attacks, Russia's FSB said.
Neutral
