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Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
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Likely related to the investigations mentioned in this podcast ->
Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Likely related to the investigations mentioned in this podcast ->
A bike journey across crisis-ridden Cuba under the watchful eye of state security
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A bike journey across crisis-ridden Cuba under the watchful eye of state security
'Cuba, an island adrift' (3/3). Le Monde reporters left Havana by bicycle to discover this country where people, under constant surveillance, have learned to survive through resourcefulness and the bl...
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February 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
A bike journey across crisis-ridden Cuba under the watchful eye of state security
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Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
January 31, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
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Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Guys, I'll just leave it here. Making sure wife and pets don't freeze to death is my #1 priority now. Dead serious.
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The Eastern Border is frozen. Even my HOT water pipes are frozen. EVERYTHING is frozen. Pls help.
YouTube video by The Eastern Border
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February 1, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Guys, I'll just leave it here. Making sure wife and pets don't freeze to death is my #1 priority now. Dead serious.
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If it acts like Nazi, walks like a Nazi & Sieg Heils like one….chances are they’re a fucking Nazi.
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Gregory Bovino reportedly mocked US Minnesota attorney’s Jewish faith
Bovino, recently demoted, used the term ‘chosen people’ in sarcastic way as attorney Daniel Rosen observed Shabbat
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January 31, 2026 at 11:25 PM
If it acts like Nazi, walks like a Nazi & Sieg Heils like one….chances are they’re a fucking Nazi.
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If you are a non-US based publisher, and would be interested in publishing one or all of my three books on submarines, I'm open to discussion.
* Unique content
* Previously published via amazon, took them down a few years ago
* Still in demand
* Unique content
* Previously published via amazon, took them down a few years ago
* Still in demand
January 30, 2026 at 7:40 AM
If you are a non-US based publisher, and would be interested in publishing one or all of my three books on submarines, I'm open to discussion.
* Unique content
* Previously published via amazon, took them down a few years ago
* Still in demand
* Unique content
* Previously published via amazon, took them down a few years ago
* Still in demand
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Project 304 floating workshop "PM-82".
~Kronstadt/Saint Petersburg.
Photo by K. Zaitseva(🗓️this week)
Are they preparing the vessel to return to the Mediterranean Sea?
In early 2024, the floating workshop "PM-82" returned to Baltiysk after six months of missions in the Mediterranean
~Kronstadt/Saint Petersburg.
Photo by K. Zaitseva(🗓️this week)
Are they preparing the vessel to return to the Mediterranean Sea?
In early 2024, the floating workshop "PM-82" returned to Baltiysk after six months of missions in the Mediterranean
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Project 304 floating workshop "PM-82".
~Kronstadt/Saint Petersburg.
Photo by K. Zaitseva(🗓️this week)
Are they preparing the vessel to return to the Mediterranean Sea?
In early 2024, the floating workshop "PM-82" returned to Baltiysk after six months of missions in the Mediterranean
~Kronstadt/Saint Petersburg.
Photo by K. Zaitseva(🗓️this week)
Are they preparing the vessel to return to the Mediterranean Sea?
In early 2024, the floating workshop "PM-82" returned to Baltiysk after six months of missions in the Mediterranean
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@covertshores.bsky.social 👂👂
How russia protects its nuclear submarines with @florianflade.bsky.social and @secretsandspies.bsky.social
How russia protects its nuclear submarines with @florianflade.bsky.social and @secretsandspies.bsky.social
How Russia Protects its Nuclear Submarines with Florian Flade
Podcast Episode · Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current Affairs · 31/01/2026 · 1h 1m
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January 31, 2026 at 9:21 PM
@covertshores.bsky.social 👂👂
How russia protects its nuclear submarines with @florianflade.bsky.social and @secretsandspies.bsky.social
How russia protects its nuclear submarines with @florianflade.bsky.social and @secretsandspies.bsky.social
Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region.
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Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
At least five people are understood to have been killed in two separate blasts across the country.
news.sky.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region.
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news.sky.com/story/explos...
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The acting chief of FBI field office for Minneapolis has been removed from his job by Kash Patel, two sources tell me. This comes on heels of his office's disputes with Patel over extreme government violence, including the murder of two peaceful protesters. www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
Atlanta FBI boss ousted after balking at 2020 election probe
Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown refused to execute search warrants over Trump’s long-running fraud claims, sources tell MS NOW.
www.ms.now
January 31, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The acting chief of FBI field office for Minneapolis has been removed from his job by Kash Patel, two sources tell me. This comes on heels of his office's disputes with Patel over extreme government violence, including the murder of two peaceful protesters. www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
EU sanctions four Kremlin propagandists, one Russian rapper, and a ballet dancer with three tattoos of Putin on his chest
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theins.ru/en/news/288943
EU sanctions four Kremlin propagandists, one Russian rapper, and a ballet dancer with three tattoos of Putin on his chest
The European Union Council has expanded its sanctions list “in view of Russia’s destabilizing activities” across its 27 member states. The new measures target six Russian citizens from the media and c...
theins.ru
January 31, 2026 at 4:38 PM
EU sanctions four Kremlin propagandists, one Russian rapper, and a ballet dancer with three tattoos of Putin on his chest
theins.ru/en/news/288943
theins.ru/en/news/288943
Royal Navy helicopter forces Russian vessel away from major undersea internet cables in British waters
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Royal Navy helicopter forces Russian vessel away from major undersea internet cables in British waters
The Russian cargo ship Sinegorsk (IMO: 9261061) was forced out of British territorial waters after a Royal Navy helicopter appeared on the scene, The Telegraph reported on Jan. 29. The vessel had been...
theins.ru
January 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Royal Navy helicopter forces Russian vessel away from major undersea internet cables in British waters
theins.ru/en/news/288977
theins.ru/en/news/288977
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🤨 Russia has set up at least nine launch sites for missile systems at Ukraine's back door.
Here's what satellite images show⬇️
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Here's what satellite images show⬇️
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January 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM
🤨 Russia has set up at least nine launch sites for missile systems at Ukraine's back door.
Here's what satellite images show⬇️
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
Here's what satellite images show⬇️
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London
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Ghanem al-Masarir: I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London
Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it's unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Another great episode with @florianflade.bsky.social out this weekend.
Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
January 31, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Another great episode with @florianflade.bsky.social out this weekend.
This maybe of interest to @shaneharris.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @bobcesca.bsky.social @johnsipher.bsky.social @jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social
Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
January 31, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This maybe of interest to @shaneharris.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @bobcesca.bsky.social @johnsipher.bsky.social @jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social
Have you listened to our latest podcast? We look at how Western parts were used to build Russia’s submarine defence.
Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
January 31, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Have you listened to our latest podcast? We look at how Western parts were used to build Russia’s submarine defence.
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How #Russia Protects its Nuclear #Submarines - I had the pleasure to talk with Chris Carr of @secretsandspies.bsky.social about our #RussianSecrets investigation into Moscow‘s subsea surveillance system „Harmony“: open.spotify.com/episode/27EG... #military #NDRWDRSZ
S10 Ep29: How Russia Protects its Nuclear Submarines with Florian Flade
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January 31, 2026 at 9:27 AM
How #Russia Protects its Nuclear #Submarines - I had the pleasure to talk with Chris Carr of @secretsandspies.bsky.social about our #RussianSecrets investigation into Moscow‘s subsea surveillance system „Harmony“: open.spotify.com/episode/27EG... #military #NDRWDRSZ
Check out our latest podcast on how Western parts were used to build Russia’s submarine defence.
Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
January 31, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Check out our latest podcast on how Western parts were used to build Russia’s submarine defence.
Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
January 31, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Investigative journalist @florianflade.bsky.social returns to unpack Russia’s Harmony undersea surveillance system, its role in protecting nuclear submarines, the Arctic stakes, and the covert fight to disrupt Moscow’s Western tech supply chains.
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Audio: pod.fo/e/384e23
YouTube: youtu.be/v39OOtkflhI
Have you caught our latest podcast, look at the year ahead in security & geopolitics.
January has already been a dramatic month. What is in store for the rest of 2026?
Sam Lichtenstein from RANE (Risk Assistance Network & Exchange) joins Chris to dissect their annual geopolitical and security forecast.
🎧 pod.fo/e/37f9e3
🎥 youtu.be/tfD9vZLHYRI
Sam Lichtenstein from RANE (Risk Assistance Network & Exchange) joins Chris to dissect their annual geopolitical and security forecast.
🎧 pod.fo/e/37f9e3
🎥 youtu.be/tfD9vZLHYRI
January 30, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Have you caught our latest podcast, look at the year ahead in security & geopolitics.
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I am glad the targeted vehicle got away because of this tech! Would you donate for such tech to protect Ukrainian defenders?
🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers are driving in a vehicle and, live via an intercepted video feed, are watching a russian kamikaze drone hunting them.
Source: @wartranslated.bsky.social
Source: @wartranslated.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:14 PM
I am glad the targeted vehicle got away because of this tech! Would you donate for such tech to protect Ukrainian defenders?