In mid-March 2026, multiple reports indicate a deepening of military and intelligence cooperation between Russia and Iran, with Russia reportedly providing Iran with satellite imagery and enhanced drone technology to target U.S
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In mid-March 2026, multiple reports indicate a deepening of military and intelligence cooperation between Russia and Iran, with Russia reportedly providing Iran with satellite imagery and enhanced drone technology to target U.S. forces in the Middle East. Concurrently, Russia is expanding its intelligence operations in Vienna, Austria, where about a third of its 500-strong diplomatic mission is believed to be spies operating electronic intelligence stations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO chief Mark Rutte, emphasizing the need to maintain focus on Ukraine despite the war in Iran, which has boosted Russia's oil revenue. Zelenskyy also offered Ukraine's expertise in countering Iranian drones to Israel. In parallel, European security services, including Sweden's Säpo, warn that the security threat from Russia, often in collaboration with China and Iran, is worsening and will continue to grow in the coming years.