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China’s CBRN Training for Russia and the Nuclear Shadow over Ukraine

Reuters’ report on Chinese training for Russian forces in radiological, chemical, and biological protectionopens a serious window into the evolution of the Ukraine war, because it suggests that Moscow is preparing its military to function inside a…

July 1, 2026China, nuclear weapons, Russia

Geopolitics influence ops Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Leaked Kremlin Documents Reveal Plans to Redraw Central Europe’s Political Landscape by Dismantling the Visegrád Group

Leaked classified documents have exposed Kremlin plans to fundamentally reshape the political landscape of Central Europe by dismantling the Visegrád Group (V4) and replacing it with a new regional bloc…

June 25, 2026Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russia, SDA

Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Germany as the “Threat”: How Pro-Kremlin Networks Seek to Undermine European Defense Unity

The statements made by Florian Philippot regarding Germany’s military modernization represent more than an isolated political opinion or Eurosceptic rhetoric. They reflect a broader information narrative actively promoted by pro-Kremlin influence networks seeking…

May 21, 2026France, Germany, Phillippot, Russia

Governance Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Kremlin Narratives Inside Europe: Florian Philippot, Euroclear, and Russia’s Information Warfare Against Support for Ukraine

The reaction of Florian Philippot, leader of the marginal French far-right movement The Patriots, to the lawsuit filed by the Central Bank of Russia against the Belgian depository Euroclear demonstrates how pro-Kremlin political actors inside Europe…

May 19, 2026France, Phillippot, Russia

Corruption Intelligence ops Psyops

Russian Money in Armenian Opposition: Risks to Armenia, U.S. Interests, and Regional Security

Russian influence in Armenia is operating through a combination of oligarchic finance, political patronage, media control, energy leverage, and anti-Western narratives. Pro-Russian opposition networks around Robert Kocharyan, Samvel Karapetyan, Seiran…

May 12, 2026Armenia, Russia

Governance ideology Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Institutionalized Radicalism in Contemporary Russia: Medvedev’s Role in Kremlin Strategic Messaging”

Medvedev Accuses Germany of “Revanchism” Amid Berlin’s Rearmament and Growing European Defense Role Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev accused Germany—amid its efforts to become the military-political leader…

May 8, 2026Russia

Democracy Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Sanctioning Influence: The EU Targets Russia’s Hybrid Propaganda Infrastructure

The European Union has expanded sanctions against Russian structures that Brussels considers instruments of propaganda and hybrid operations. In particular, the Council of the European Union has added the media platform Euromore and the Foundation for the…

April 23, 2026EU, Russia

Intelligence ops National Security Psyops Terrorism

Risk Assessment: Threats Against the U.S. Vice President During a Visit to Hungary

The risk of a politically motivated hostile act against the U.S. Vice President during a visit to Hungary should be assessed as elevated in terms of political sensitivity, but constrained by a…

March 23, 2026Hungary, Russia, USA

Intelligence ops National Security Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Manufacturing Nuclear Panic: Russia’s “Dirty Bomb” Claims as Information Warfare

The press service of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) published a press release accusing the United Kingdom and France of intending to covertly supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons and their…

February 25, 2026Russia, SVR, Ukraine

Conflict Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops Warfare

Hybrid War Goes Orbital: Russia’s Threats Against SpaceX and the United States

In early February 2026, SpaceX, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, introduced a “whitelisting” system for Starlink terminals. This move was a response to Russia’s large-scale use of unauthorized Starlink…

February 6, 2026Russia, Ukraine, USA

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