Reading Room

A curated library of documents, leaks, reports, and primary sources that underpin our coverage. The Reading Room exists so readers can examine evidence directly — whether that means leaked procurement contracts, declassified intelligence, or technical breakdowns of cyber incidents. By opening these materials to public view, we remove layers of mediation and give readers the ability to interrogate the raw data behind our journalism.

What is the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation?

This profile examines Russia’s Ministry of Defence, its structure, leadership, and its role in directing both conventional war and hybrid…

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What is the Rosgvardiya? Russia’s National Guard

This profile examines Rosgvardiya, Russia’s National Guard, its origins, mission, and its role as a…

What are Spetsnaz? Russia’s Special Forces

This profile examines Spetsnaz, Russia’s elite special forces tied to the GRU, their origins, missions,…

What is the SVR? Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service

This profile examines the SVR, Russia’s external intelligence agency, its history, mission, and its role…

What is the DGSI? France’s Domestic Security Service

This profile examines the DGSI, France’s domestic intelligence agency, its mission, structure, and its role…