Christo Grozev

Christo Grozev is an investigative journalist specializing in uncovering clandestine operations and security threats associated with Russian intelligence. As head of investigations at The Insider and a contributor to Der Spiegel, Grozev has led inquiries into high-profile cases, including the poisonings of Sergey and Yulia Skripal, Alexei Navalny, and Vladimir Kara-Murza. His work has exposed the identities of Russian operatives involved in these incidents and contributed to international sanctions and legal actions against those responsible.

Grozev has received recognition such as the European Press Prize for Investigative Journalism, the Nannen Prize, and the International Center for Journalists Innovation in International Reporting Award. His reporting has appeared in major media outlets and documentaries, including the Academy Award–winning film "Navalny" and the CBS program "60 Minutes." Grozev is known for leveraging open-source intelligence and collaborating across borders, establishing himself as an authority on Russian state operations and disinformation campaigns.

In addition to his investigative work, Grozev is active in public speaking and frequently appears at international conferences and in media to discuss security threats and information warfare. His work influences policy, journalism, and public understanding of state-sponsored covert actions, reflecting his role as both a journalist and a public communicator in the field of investigative journalism and security analysis.