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Former CIA officer @johnsipher.bsky.social joins Chris to unpack what the West gets wrong about Russian intelligence—from hostile counterintelligence to Putin’s use of active measures and reflexive control.
🎧 Audio: pod.fo/e/36a59d
🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/EfRdJ98XJz8
🎧 Audio: pod.fo/e/36a59d
🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/EfRdJ98XJz8
December 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Former CIA officer @johnsipher.bsky.social joins Chris to unpack what the West gets wrong about Russian intelligence—from hostile counterintelligence to Putin’s use of active measures and reflexive control.
🎧 Audio: pod.fo/e/36a59d
🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/EfRdJ98XJz8
🎧 Audio: pod.fo/e/36a59d
🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/EfRdJ98XJz8
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An Essex man who offered himself as a spy to assist the Russian Intelligence Service has been jailed for seven years
www.counterterrorism.police.uk/an-essex-man...
www.counterterrorism.police.uk/an-essex-man...
An Essex man who offered himself as a spy to assist the Russian Intelligence Service has been jailed for seven years
Howard Phillips, 66, has been sentenced to 7 years after an undercover investigation by the Counter Terrorism Policing London found he was willing to assist and support Russian espionage activities.
www.counterterrorism.police.uk
December 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
An Essex man who offered himself as a spy to assist the Russian Intelligence Service has been jailed for seven years
www.counterterrorism.police.uk/an-essex-man...
www.counterterrorism.police.uk/an-essex-man...
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Kyiv under heavy attack by Russian/Iranian Shahed drones - hits to residential buildings. 15 more drones currently approaching city.
December 27, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Kyiv under heavy attack by Russian/Iranian Shahed drones - hits to residential buildings. 15 more drones currently approaching city.
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US fired over a dozen Tomahawk missiles at ISIS targets in Nigeria per @idreesali114.bsky.social. Appears at least 3 of these missiles warheads failed to explode.
December 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
US fired over a dozen Tomahawk missiles at ISIS targets in Nigeria per @idreesali114.bsky.social. Appears at least 3 of these missiles warheads failed to explode.
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Russia is trying to fully control Ukraine, and when it fails, it tries to eliminate Ukrainians.
The casualty figures show this clearly.
When asking ChatGPT to give estimates of Russian and Ukrainian casualties, and reminding it to count Mariupol, it gives me this:
The casualty figures show this clearly.
When asking ChatGPT to give estimates of Russian and Ukrainian casualties, and reminding it to count Mariupol, it gives me this:
December 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Russia is trying to fully control Ukraine, and when it fails, it tries to eliminate Ukrainians.
The casualty figures show this clearly.
When asking ChatGPT to give estimates of Russian and Ukrainian casualties, and reminding it to count Mariupol, it gives me this:
The casualty figures show this clearly.
When asking ChatGPT to give estimates of Russian and Ukrainian casualties, and reminding it to count Mariupol, it gives me this:
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‼️ Russia: “Foreign brands that arrived after the war began to leave Russia”
For example: Turkish brands and brands that were the “import substitution” for Western brands that left.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/26/i...
For example: Turkish brands and brands that were the “import substitution” for Western brands that left.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/26/i...
December 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
‼️ Russia: “Foreign brands that arrived after the war began to leave Russia”
For example: Turkish brands and brands that were the “import substitution” for Western brands that left.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/26/i...
For example: Turkish brands and brands that were the “import substitution” for Western brands that left.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/26/i...
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❗️On the roofs of ordinary 5-story buildings in Belarus, antennas and other equipment are located that help guide "Shahed" to targets in the western regions of Ukraine — Zelenskyy on intelligence data.
December 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
❗️On the roofs of ordinary 5-story buildings in Belarus, antennas and other equipment are located that help guide "Shahed" to targets in the western regions of Ukraine — Zelenskyy on intelligence data.
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🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelenskyy will propose putting the entire peace plan to a referendum at his meeting with Trump, but only if Putin agrees to a ceasefire for at least 60 days, — Axios.
A senior US official told Axios that the Russian side understands the need for a ceasefire, but insists on a shorter ceasefire.
A senior US official told Axios that the Russian side understands the need for a ceasefire, but insists on a shorter ceasefire.
December 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelenskyy will propose putting the entire peace plan to a referendum at his meeting with Trump, but only if Putin agrees to a ceasefire for at least 60 days, — Axios.
A senior US official told Axios that the Russian side understands the need for a ceasefire, but insists on a shorter ceasefire.
A senior US official told Axios that the Russian side understands the need for a ceasefire, but insists on a shorter ceasefire.
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❗️ For 2026, Russia plans to mobilize 409,000 soldiers into the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces — Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, Budanov.
This year, their plan of 403,000 was fulfilled as of the beginning of December.
This year, their plan of 403,000 was fulfilled as of the beginning of December.
December 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
❗️ For 2026, Russia plans to mobilize 409,000 soldiers into the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces — Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, Budanov.
This year, their plan of 403,000 was fulfilled as of the beginning of December.
This year, their plan of 403,000 was fulfilled as of the beginning of December.
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❗️🇺🇦SBU detained an 🇷🇺FSB assassin in Kyiv — a 28-year-old citizen of a Central Asian country who attempted to kill an officer of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
December 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
❗️🇺🇦SBU detained an 🇷🇺FSB assassin in Kyiv — a 28-year-old citizen of a Central Asian country who attempted to kill an officer of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
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DroneBomber 🦅🚀
🔴Red arrow - directions of movement of attack UAVs;
🟢Green arrow - directions of movement of cruise missiles;
🔴Red arrow - directions of movement of attack UAVs;
🟢Green arrow - directions of movement of cruise missiles;
December 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
DroneBomber 🦅🚀
🔴Red arrow - directions of movement of attack UAVs;
🟢Green arrow - directions of movement of cruise missiles;
🔴Red arrow - directions of movement of attack UAVs;
🟢Green arrow - directions of movement of cruise missiles;
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A large compilation of strikes against Russian air defense systems by Ukraine’s Security Service.
Among the targets hit were: S-400 and S-300; Pantsir-S1; Buk-M2 / Buk-M3, Tor, Osa, and Strela-10 air defense systems. The strikes also affected radar stations, command posts, and detection assets.
Among the targets hit were: S-400 and S-300; Pantsir-S1; Buk-M2 / Buk-M3, Tor, Osa, and Strela-10 air defense systems. The strikes also affected radar stations, command posts, and detection assets.
December 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A large compilation of strikes against Russian air defense systems by Ukraine’s Security Service.
Among the targets hit were: S-400 and S-300; Pantsir-S1; Buk-M2 / Buk-M3, Tor, Osa, and Strela-10 air defense systems. The strikes also affected radar stations, command posts, and detection assets.
Among the targets hit were: S-400 and S-300; Pantsir-S1; Buk-M2 / Buk-M3, Tor, Osa, and Strela-10 air defense systems. The strikes also affected radar stations, command posts, and detection assets.
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Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil refineries and fuel depots at least 142 times in 2025, up 51% from 2024, Russian independent outlet Vyorstka reported. Since the war began, Ukraine hit oil infrastructure 281 times with 82% success rate.
December 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil refineries and fuel depots at least 142 times in 2025, up 51% from 2024, Russian independent outlet Vyorstka reported. Since the war began, Ukraine hit oil infrastructure 281 times with 82% success rate.
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I wasn’t planning on writing anything today, but since terrorist Russia doesn’t stop for even a minute, it was important to document what happened on Christmas Day with Russia murdering more civilians in Ukraine, nuclear-capable bombers flying near Britain & airspace provocations involving Poland
Russia Escalates War on Christmas Day With Attacks on Ukraine and NATO Airspace
From drone strikes on Ukrainian homes to nuclear bombers near Britain and airspace provocations involving Poland, Moscow used Christmas Day to escalate on multiple fronts.
open.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I wasn’t planning on writing anything today, but since terrorist Russia doesn’t stop for even a minute, it was important to document what happened on Christmas Day with Russia murdering more civilians in Ukraine, nuclear-capable bombers flying near Britain & airspace provocations involving Poland
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There is an ongoing operation at Swedens main naval base Muskö after a civilian spotted and photographed an unidentified craft in the water at lunchtime.
Searches have not revealed anything sofar but is ongoing.
Photo: witness Link to src below
Searches have not revealed anything sofar but is ongoing.
Photo: witness Link to src below
December 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
There is an ongoing operation at Swedens main naval base Muskö after a civilian spotted and photographed an unidentified craft in the water at lunchtime.
Searches have not revealed anything sofar but is ongoing.
Photo: witness Link to src below
Searches have not revealed anything sofar but is ongoing.
Photo: witness Link to src below
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First-ever US airstrikes in Nigeria put the second Trump admin’s 2025 combat actions at:
—Nigeria—tonight’s strikes
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes (Mar-Apr)
—Somalia—120 strikes, 1 ground raid
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Iran—3 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—tonight’s strikes
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes (Mar-Apr)
—Somalia—120 strikes, 1 ground raid
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Iran—3 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
December 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
First-ever US airstrikes in Nigeria put the second Trump admin’s 2025 combat actions at:
—Nigeria—tonight’s strikes
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes (Mar-Apr)
—Somalia—120 strikes, 1 ground raid
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Iran—3 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—tonight’s strikes
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes (Mar-Apr)
—Somalia—120 strikes, 1 ground raid
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Iran—3 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
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Donetsk region: "Ukrainian defenders repelled one attack in the Kramators'k direction – near the settlement of Novomarkove."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 25 December 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 25 December 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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December 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Donetsk region: "Ukrainian defenders repelled one attack in the Kramators'k direction – near the settlement of Novomarkove."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 25 December 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 25 December 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Trump made well over a hundred posts today in what can only be described as a frantic hypomanic haze.
He ended his last major post with "Enjoy what might be your last Merry Christmas!"
Translation: He suspects this is HIS last Merry Christmas.
He ended his last major post with "Enjoy what might be your last Merry Christmas!"
Translation: He suspects this is HIS last Merry Christmas.
December 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Trump made well over a hundred posts today in what can only be described as a frantic hypomanic haze.
He ended his last major post with "Enjoy what might be your last Merry Christmas!"
Translation: He suspects this is HIS last Merry Christmas.
He ended his last major post with "Enjoy what might be your last Merry Christmas!"
Translation: He suspects this is HIS last Merry Christmas.
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🇺🇦 Kupyansk is being cleared, the Russian group has lost the ability to hold its positions, — head of communications department of Joint Forces Group, Trehubov.
There are about 50 Russian servicemen in the city. Some of them are surrendering, in particular, foreign mercenaries.
There are about 50 Russian servicemen in the city. Some of them are surrendering, in particular, foreign mercenaries.
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🇺🇦 Kupyansk is being cleared, the Russian group has lost the ability to hold its positions, — head of communications department of Joint Forces Group, Trehubov.
There are about 50 Russian servicemen in the city. Some of them are surrendering, in particular, foreign mercenaries.
There are about 50 Russian servicemen in the city. Some of them are surrendering, in particular, foreign mercenaries.
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Per Lucas Tomlinson (Fox News) via 'Dept. of War', "a U.S. Navy destroyer launching Tomahawk cruise missile into Nigeria targeting Islamic State on Christmas."
Thinking destroyer might be USS Paul Ignatius (DDG-117) based on the starboard flag being in similar color to one seen recently on it.
Thinking destroyer might be USS Paul Ignatius (DDG-117) based on the starboard flag being in similar color to one seen recently on it.
December 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Per Lucas Tomlinson (Fox News) via 'Dept. of War', "a U.S. Navy destroyer launching Tomahawk cruise missile into Nigeria targeting Islamic State on Christmas."
Thinking destroyer might be USS Paul Ignatius (DDG-117) based on the starboard flag being in similar color to one seen recently on it.
Thinking destroyer might be USS Paul Ignatius (DDG-117) based on the starboard flag being in similar color to one seen recently on it.
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Russian Z bloggers are now openly turning on each other over the Kupyansk failure. Kupyansk has become a blame game, with figures like Romanov accusing Kremlin friendly bloggers, including Kots, of covering up false reports and shifting blame from commanders to propaganda channels.
December 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Russian Z bloggers are now openly turning on each other over the Kupyansk failure. Kupyansk has become a blame game, with figures like Romanov accusing Kremlin friendly bloggers, including Kots, of covering up false reports and shifting blame from commanders to propaganda channels.
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‼️ Russia: “"Patience has run out." Big businesses have announced the onset of the worst industrial crisis since the 1990s.”
Here come the 90s!
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/25/t...
Here come the 90s!
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/25/t...
December 26, 2025 at 4:06 AM
‼️ Russia: “"Patience has run out." Big businesses have announced the onset of the worst industrial crisis since the 1990s.”
Here come the 90s!
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/25/t...
Here come the 90s!
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/25/t...
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The Trump administration claims it doesn’t have enough Tomahawks to sell to Ukraine, yet uses them against terrorists with no air defense.
This is self-sabotage
This is self-sabotage
December 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The Trump administration claims it doesn’t have enough Tomahawks to sell to Ukraine, yet uses them against terrorists with no air defense.
This is self-sabotage
This is self-sabotage
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GUR unit Lasar’s Group has successfully struck and destroyed a TOS‑1A “Solntsepyok”. During a recent operation, aerial reconnaissance from the 32nd Mechanized Brigade spotted the system firing on Ukrainian defensive positions. After receiving targeting data, UAV pilots neutralized the launcher.
December 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
GUR unit Lasar’s Group has successfully struck and destroyed a TOS‑1A “Solntsepyok”. During a recent operation, aerial reconnaissance from the 32nd Mechanized Brigade spotted the system firing on Ukrainian defensive positions. After receiving targeting data, UAV pilots neutralized the launcher.
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Samtidigt som Macron uppvisar samma naivitet angående #ryssland som innan det ryska intåget 2022 har den franska militären ett nära samarbete med ukrainska förband.
www.uawire.org/french-troop... #StandWithUkraine️ #SlavaUkraini #säkpol #föpol
www.uawire.org/french-troop... #StandWithUkraine️ #SlavaUkraini #säkpol #föpol
French troops secretly arrive in Donbas to train on advanced drones
French military personnel are already in eastern Ukraine with a specific mission.
French service members have been discreetly traveling to Ukrainian-controlled areas of Donbas to train near the front ...
www.uawire.org
December 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Samtidigt som Macron uppvisar samma naivitet angående #ryssland som innan det ryska intåget 2022 har den franska militären ett nära samarbete med ukrainska förband.
www.uawire.org/french-troop... #StandWithUkraine️ #SlavaUkraini #säkpol #föpol
www.uawire.org/french-troop... #StandWithUkraine️ #SlavaUkraini #säkpol #föpol