Nicki Kenyon
@nickikenyon.bsky.social
Financial crimes; financial integrity; sanctions; AML/CFT; trainer; Army veteran; former Treasury intelligence officer; immigrant from the former USSR (Ukraine); foreign policy and financial intelligence nerd.
Website: https://irenekenyon.substack.com/
Website: https://irenekenyon.substack.com/
To those who claim sanctions are ineffective, here’s another reason why. Issuing waivers to those who claim to support Ukraine but still buy Russian energy, pouring blood money in Putin’s pockets, helping Russia continue the slaughter.
Bulgaria could get six-month postponement of US sanctions, says GERB party leader reut.rs/3JOae6E
Bulgaria could get six-month postponement of US sanctions, says GERB party leader
Bulgaria could secure on Friday a six-month postponement of U.S. sanctions that have targeted Lukoil's oil refinery, Boyko Borissov, the head of the leading GERB party in the ruling coalition, was quoted as saying by local media.
reut.rs
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
To those who claim sanctions are ineffective, here’s another reason why. Issuing waivers to those who claim to support Ukraine but still buy Russian energy, pouring blood money in Putin’s pockets, helping Russia continue the slaughter.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he still has “PTSD” from the GOP’s failed effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act during President Trump’s first term.
Now, the party is about to plunge back into the tricky policy debate that once cost them seats in the House.
Now, the party is about to plunge back into the tricky policy debate that once cost them seats in the House.
As health insurance bills rise, Republicans are still seeking an Obamacare alternative
Premiums for millions of Americans in red and blue states are expected to more than double on average next year unless Congress finds a solution.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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New State and Treasury designations.
Germany-based Antifa Ost and three other Antifa groups in Italy and Greece sanctioned as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effective November 20, 2025.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
Germany-based Antifa Ost and three other Antifa groups in Italy and Greece sanctioned as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effective November 20, 2025.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
Terrorist Designations of Antifa Ost and Three Other Violent Antifa Groups - United States Department of State
Today, building on President Trump’s historic commitment to confront Antifa’s campaign of political violence, the Department of State is designating German-based Antifa Ost, along with three other vio...
www.state.gov
November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
New State and Treasury designations.
Germany-based Antifa Ost and three other Antifa groups in Italy and Greece sanctioned as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effective November 20, 2025.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
Germany-based Antifa Ost and three other Antifa groups in Italy and Greece sanctioned as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effective November 20, 2025.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
Gambling joints are an absolute money laundering risk, as well as restaurants and other cash-intensive businesses. If they’re owned or controlled by illicit actors, you can be sure they’re being used to smuggle drug proceeds.
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home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
Treasury and Government of Mexico Partners Target Transnational Criminal Organization
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) joined the Government of Mexico in targeting the Hysa...
home.treasury.gov
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Gambling joints are an absolute money laundering risk, as well as restaurants and other cash-intensive businesses. If they’re owned or controlled by illicit actors, you can be sure they’re being used to smuggle drug proceeds.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
“As Alito put it, the PCA was “intended to prevent persons subject to military law and discipline from directing commands to ordinary citizens.” Military lawyers serving as temporary immigration judges would have the ability to wield significant control over the lives of civilians…”
DOJ’s recent decision to appoint several military lawyers, or JAGs, to serve as immigration judges is not only against the law, but a bad idea, write @marknevitt.bsky.social and @margyoh.bsky.social:
www.justsecurity.org/124574/soldi...
www.justsecurity.org/124574/soldi...
Military Lawyers Should Not Serve as Immigration Judges
DOJ’s decision to appointment several military lawyers, or JAGs to serve as immigration judges is not only against the law, but a bad idea.
www.justsecurity.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“As Alito put it, the PCA was “intended to prevent persons subject to military law and discipline from directing commands to ordinary citizens.” Military lawyers serving as temporary immigration judges would have the ability to wield significant control over the lives of civilians…”
“Filthy” is an understatement. Repugnant, foul, and worthy of ostracizing the freak.
A Conservative view of mine: Hume was spot on to criticize the Stoics for disregarding reputation.
We need to bring back shame, fear for reputation.
Like: giving a public speech to defend promoting a proud, sneering NAZI—then mumbling “I don’t know much about him”—is craven and filthy.
We need to bring back shame, fear for reputation.
Like: giving a public speech to defend promoting a proud, sneering NAZI—then mumbling “I don’t know much about him”—is craven and filthy.
In Explaining His Gaffe, Heritage Foundation Leader Pleads Ignorance
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“Filthy” is an understatement. Repugnant, foul, and worthy of ostracizing the freak.
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'We have seen the US cut off satellite imagery to Ukraine and we cannot allow that to happen elsewhere in Europe. Real-time intelligence and global surveillance capacity have become essential to modern defence planning' writes Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
Europe Must Close the Space Gap
Russia's invasion of Ukraine showed Europeans that they cannot take their security for granted or rely on others for critical functions. Yet the European Union is doing exactly that by allowing itself to fall behind in the new space race.
www.rusi.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
'We have seen the US cut off satellite imagery to Ukraine and we cannot allow that to happen elsewhere in Europe. Real-time intelligence and global surveillance capacity have become essential to modern defence planning' writes Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
Chinese money laundering organizations/networks (CMLNs) are not just a US problem. 🧵
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
Chinese state-linked gangs ‘using students to launder money in UK’
A Rusi report states that China provides ‘tacit support’ for the groups and claims that the relationship must be ‘mutually beneficial’
www.thetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Chinese money laundering organizations/networks (CMLNs) are not just a US problem. 🧵
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Because someone is spending time and resources developing a plot to hijack that piece of junk?
lol what
Moscow alleged on Tuesday that it had uncovered a plot by Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate and its “British handlers” to hijack a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet.
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Because someone is spending time and resources developing a plot to hijack that piece of junk?
That’s because all the ones of “significant other” age are being maimed and killed while murdering innocent people.
Meanwhile in Russia…
“Russian women have begun to complain to psychologists more often about the lack of a significant other.”
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www.mk.ru/social/2025/...
“Russian women have begun to complain to psychologists more often about the lack of a significant other.”
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www.mk.ru/social/2025/...
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
That’s because all the ones of “significant other” age are being maimed and killed while murdering innocent people.
I wrote about the likely erosion of intelligence sharing with the United States when that malicious incompetent Gabbard was confirmed as DNI. This is unsurprising.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I wrote about the likely erosion of intelligence sharing with the United States when that malicious incompetent Gabbard was confirmed as DNI. This is unsurprising.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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🔴 A new decree will require telecom providers in Russia and temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories to cut users’ access to the internet and communications at the FSB’s request.
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united24media.com/latest-news/...
Kremlin Decree Lets Russian Security Forces Silence Ukrainian Internet Users in Occupied Territories
Telecoms in Russia and occupied Ukraine face new FSB orders to disconnect users, escalating surveillance without judicial oversight.
united24media.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🔴 A new decree will require telecom providers in Russia and temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories to cut users’ access to the internet and communications at the FSB’s request.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
united24media.com/latest-news/...
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🖼️ Marking three years since Kherson’s liberation, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence revealed that Russian forces looted over a thousand cultural assets from the O. Shovkunenko Regional Art Gallery.
Ukraine Publishes List of Over 1,000 Artworks Looted by Russia From Kherson Museum
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reveals over 1,200 cultural assets looted from Kherson's O. Shovkunenko Art Gallery during the Russian occupation.
united24media.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🖼️ Marking three years since Kherson’s liberation, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence revealed that Russian forces looted over a thousand cultural assets from the O. Shovkunenko Regional Art Gallery.
How long have I been saying this? It’s not the sanctions that are ineffective. It’s the sad refusal to enforce them.
www.ft.com/content/89d9...
www.ft.com/content/89d9...
US sanctions on Russia will not work unless Trump steps up enforcement
Moscow has had four years to hone its evasion skills — and markets have priced it in
www.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
How long have I been saying this? It’s not the sanctions that are ineffective. It’s the sad refusal to enforce them.
www.ft.com/content/89d9...
www.ft.com/content/89d9...
Bulgaria was poised to seize its Burgas refinery, as the Russian company's international operations buckled under US sanctions. If the reasons behind the force majeure are not resolved within six months, Lukoil will shut production and exit the project entirely.
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Exclusive-Lukoil declares force majeure in Iraq over US sanctions, sources say
BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Lukoil declared force majeure at its Iraqi oil field, sources told Reuters on Monday, and Bulgaria was poised to seize its Burgas refinery, as the Russian company's international op...
finance.yahoo.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Bulgaria was poised to seize its Burgas refinery, as the Russian company's international operations buckled under US sanctions. If the reasons behind the force majeure are not resolved within six months, Lukoil will shut production and exit the project entirely.
finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusi...
finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusi...
A Ukrainian former military officer is on the 10th day of a hunger strike in an Italian prison, where he has accused the authorities of mistreating him to make him confess to blowing up Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea in 2022.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nord Stream suspect accuses Italy of pressure to confess
Serhiy Kuznetsov is wanted in Germany over the 2022 attack on Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A Ukrainian former military officer is on the 10th day of a hunger strike in an Italian prison, where he has accused the authorities of mistreating him to make him confess to blowing up Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea in 2022.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Even with everything Iran has been through, even with the economy not in great shape, they're still pumping a lot of money to their terrorist proxies," John Hurley, Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.
www.foxnews.com/politics/ira...
www.foxnews.com/politics/ira...
Iran smuggled $1B to Hezbollah this year despite US sanctions, Treasury official says
Iran smuggled at least $1 billion to terrorist proxy Hezbollah despite heavy sanctions this year, according to U.S. Treasury Department officials.
www.foxnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"Even with everything Iran has been through, even with the economy not in great shape, they're still pumping a lot of money to their terrorist proxies," John Hurley, Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.
www.foxnews.com/politics/ira...
www.foxnews.com/politics/ira...
Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau is conducting a large-scale investigation into the country’s energy sector, alleging kickbacks in transactions involving the state nuclear power operator, Energoatom.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Ukraine’s energy sector faces wide-scale investigation over ‘kickback’ allegations
Anti-corruption agency says state nuclear power operator Energoatom taking illicit payments of 10-15%
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau is conducting a large-scale investigation into the country’s energy sector, alleging kickbacks in transactions involving the state nuclear power operator, Energoatom.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Not happy with people who refused to work for free. Some “capitalist.”
JUST IN: With air traffic control system that was straining before the shutdown, Trump urges any controllers who sicked out to quit, perhaps ahead of the upcoming holidays
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Not happy with people who refused to work for free. Some “capitalist.”
Hopefully he will be falling out of a window soon.
Lavrov’s absence sparks speculation he has fallen from favour with Putin
Lavrov’s absence sparks speculation he has fallen from favour with Putin
Veteran foreign minister missed key Kremlin meeting, and is not part of Russia’s G20 delegation
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hopefully he will be falling out of a window soon.
Sarkozy released from prison after three weeks. This is why these corrupt warts continue to enrich themselves by transacting with criminals. They can do it with impunity.
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Sarkozy released from prison after three weeks. This is why these corrupt warts continue to enrich themselves by transacting with criminals. They can do it with impunity.
For all the alleged “conservatives” who are always concerned about government overreach. If you’re OK with this, you are not concerned about government overreach. You’re just happy it’s your side doing it.
they really want to test out that three missed meals theory www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
For all the alleged “conservatives” who are always concerned about government overreach. If you’re OK with this, you are not concerned about government overreach. You’re just happy it’s your side doing it.
This is sick!
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This is sick!