Military Intelligence (GRU)

The Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, known as the GRU, is Russia’s primary military intelligence agency. It gathers and analyzes information related to foreign military activities, capabilities, and intentions to support national defense and strategic decision-making. Operating covertly, the GRU conducts espionage, cyber operations, and surveillance globally. Its insights help Russia understand potential threats, influence foreign military policies, and safeguard its interests, functioning as a key component of Russia’s intelligence apparatus and military strategy.