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StopFake Exposé On Putin, Direct Line, And Ukraine

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StopFake tore apart Putin’s recent scripted interview on an annual Russian production called “Direct Line”.   StopFake exposes Putin’s lies, his misdirections, and his avoidance of being truthful. </end editorial> Putin’s Direct Line and Ukraine June 08, 2018 When asked what advice would he give his grandchildren, Russian president Vladimir Putin responded with an answer that… Continue reading StopFake Exposé On Putin, Direct Line, And Ukraine

We still need East Stratcom against Kremlin trolls

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By LAIMA ANDRIKIENE BRUSSELS, 7. JUN, 16:53 The EU and its member states are facing an organised and aggressive Russian state fake news, manipulation and disinformation campaign. Its objective is to destabilise the Western democratic order, confront and weaken states and ultimately to break up EU unity and support those that wish to destroy it. Unfortunately,… Continue reading We still need East Stratcom against Kremlin trolls

Russia / Strategy Ad Hoc Media Update (35)

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Anonymous expert compilation, analysis, and reporting. </end editorial> While Singapore and the G7 dominated media traffic related to Russia this week, many other things transpired, mostly following established threads, especially related to Russia’s ongoing descent into the abyss: Aerial provocations in Alaska and Baltics, Norway asks for more Gyrenes, Ukraine / NATO developments, Hungary, and… Continue reading Russia / Strategy Ad Hoc Media Update (35)

On Russian TV, the British Embassy in Moscow Vanishes – and is Replaced by a Church

Russian Troll or Clumsy Publicity Hound?

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This article gives me a reason to air a fairly dated but now applicable theory.   Loud, abrasive, inept, and sophomoric efforts at dispensing Russian propaganda like USAReally are most likely deliberate distractions for more sophisticated, low-level, more-professional efforts.   Every single thing about USAReally screams they’re smoking hashish and planning this while drinking vodka.  I can… Continue reading Russian Troll or Clumsy Publicity Hound?

Russia Continues Intimidation Of Norway

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Russia is attempting to, once again, intimidate Norway.   Russia vows consequences after Norway invites more U.S. Marines Please don’t forget Russia’s threat to nuke Norway in 2016.  Russia threatens to NUKE Norway in response to allowing US Marines to deploy in the country  Norway is no threat to Russia.  Yes, it controls the Skagerrak Strait, with… Continue reading Russia Continues Intimidation Of Norway

Russia Hides Bad News Behind World Cup

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First, the news of the Pension Age for Russian citizens is announced during the Russia/Saudi Arabia World Cup Game.   Russia proposes raising pension age, first hike in almost 90 years Then the news of the Value Added Tax is increased from 18% to 20% during the World Cup in Russia. Russian government submitted a draft… Continue reading Russia Hides Bad News Behind World Cup

From Nord Stream to Novichok: Kremlin Propaganda on Google’s Front Page


How Russia Justifies Even More Propaganda

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Igor Panarin used a pro-Russian website, BaltNews, to publish an article arguing that the West is unfairly launching propaganda at an undeserving Russia.   First, Baltnews is Sputnik’s brother, a confirmed Russian propaganda site. It’s owner, Media Capital Holding B.V., is wholly owned by Rossiya Segodnya, who owns Sputnik. StopFake documents it here, Sputnik’s unknown brother.  A few observations about… Continue reading How Russia Justifies Even More Propaganda

On “Our democracy is more important than Facebook’s profits”

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I just read a moving article.  It was heartfelt, emotionally evocative, and for someone not conversant in Russian Information Warfare, convincing.  I was sent the entire article by a close friend.   This is my review of “Our democracy is more important than Facebook’s profits“.   While the article contains quite a few very good points, to… Continue reading On “Our democracy is more important than Facebook’s profits”

Pentagon GreenLights Offensive Cyber

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The New York Times published a story titled Pentagon Puts Cyberwarriors on the Offensive, Increasing the Risk of Conflict. I couldn’t help but notice the negative spin on the headline, predisposing a negative perspective on the Pentagon’s approval before even starting the article. The objective, according to the new “vision statement” quietly issued by the command,… Continue reading Pentagon GreenLights Offensive Cyber

Google Plus: A Haven For White Nationalists And Nazis

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In the never-ending Whack-A-Mole that are efforts to withdraw any support and legitimacy for racism, Google Plus appears to be the new safe haven for White Nationalists and Neo-Nazis.  Facebook just hired 20,000 more analysts to help secure that social media platform. Google and Google Plus appear to be doing the next big hire.  Either… Continue reading Google Plus: A Haven For White Nationalists And Nazis

Kremlin Watch Briefing: Russian language = Russian responsibility?

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Topics of the Week The Brexit campaign had close links to Russia and its ambassador to the UK According to Donald Trump, Crimea is a part of Russia because “everyone there speaks Russian”. (So, by that logic, should the British take back America?!) The US has imposed sanctions on Russian companies accused of assisting the Kremlin in spying on American… Continue reading Kremlin Watch Briefing: Russian language = Russian responsibility?

Russian bunkers near Poland could be storing nuclear weapons, report says

20 June Event: Chinese Influence Operations in the Democratic World

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Chinese Influence Operations in the Democratic World Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has invested an estimated $10 billion per year projecting its influence into the politics of overseas democracies. Key to this effort is the United Front, a “magic weapon” strategy that seeks to build mutually beneficial relationships with… Continue reading 20 June Event: Chinese Influence Operations in the Democratic World

Annual Report:  Interim Commission of the Council of Federation on Protection of State Sovereignty and Prevention of Interference in the Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (February 2018)

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(http://council.gov.ru/media/files/BX3FqMRAl7ykAmPLRl4cR1ju4RaswiKN.pdf) (Russian) Russia published its final draft of this report recently and referenced it two days ago. This report is being used as justification for establishing a new “information bureau”, a part of Igor Panarin’s proposal. To synopsize, it is 83 pages of mostly irrational rubbish, but it supports the creation of a new commission to… Continue reading Annual Report:  Interim Commission of the Council of Federation on Protection of State Sovereignty and Prevention of Interference in the Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (February 2018)

EW – Israel: Navy says new ‘smart’ torpedo set for deployment

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Secretive new underwater missile system is ‘digital,’ boasts electronic warfare capabilities, greater range and precision, and even the ability to hamper enemy detection. The Israeli Navy announced on Tuesday that an advanced new torpedo system had successfully passed its final operational test and was now slated to become the latest weapon in the nation’s underwater… Continue reading EW – Israel: Navy says new ‘smart’ torpedo set for deployment

Archbishop: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a ‘silent war’

Weak Response To Russian Meddling Emboldened Moscow, Official Says

US Senators To Visit Russia At End Of June 2018

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Do our US Senators support Russia?   At the end of the month, US Senators plan to visit Russia. American senators to visit Russia at end of month: report During Russia’s World Cup (Jun 14, 2018 – Jul 15, 2018) when there are global protests against The Russian FIFA World Cup of 2018 and calls not to attend. … Continue reading US Senators To Visit Russia At End Of June 2018
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