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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms

Amy B. Zegart


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    Zelensky: US pushing for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire by June 2026

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says US representatives in trilateral peace talks are proposing that Ukraine and Russia end the war by the summer of 2026. He made the comments to reporters, according to Ukrinform.

    Negotiations among Ukraine, …

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    Russian plant that makes fuel for Kalibr missiles reportedly hit in drone attack

    The Redkinsky Experimental Plant in Russia’s Tver region - among other things a producer of fuel for Russian missiles, reports Ukrainska Pravda, citing sources in the Ukrainian Security Service.

    Vitaly Korolev, the acting governor of Tver region, …

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    Ukraine seeks emergency power aid from Poland after Russian strikes on grid

    Kyiv says it cannot independently address the fallout from the latest Russian strike on Ukraine’s power grid.

    Ukraine has requested emergency energy assistance from Poland after a new mass Russian attack on facilities across the country’s power …

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    Poland temporarily closes two airports amid Russian strikes on Ukraine

    Amid Russian strikes on western regions of Ukraine overnight Saturday, February 7, Polish authorities halted operations for several hours at the civilian airports Rzeszów-Jasionka and Lublin and scrambled military aircraft.

    The measures were …

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    Russian GRU general Vladimir Alekseyev regains consciousness after assassination attempt

    Russian state media report that Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, the target of an assassination attempt, regained consciousness after surgery and is no longer in life-threatening condition. Meanwhile, more details are emerging.

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    Orban declares Ukraine 'enemy' of Hungary

    Orban declares Ukraine 'enemy' of Hungary

    Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized Ukraine for calling on the EU halt imports of cheap Russian energy. "Anyone who says this is an enemy of Hungary, so Ukraine is our enemy," he said at a rally on Feb. 7.

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    🐧 This is RUSSIAN WAR CAMOUFLAGE – penguins, trash piles, and toilets #shorts

    🐧 This is RUSSIAN WAR CAMOUFLAGE – penguins, trash piles, and toilets #shorts

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    🔥 CHAOS – Russians WITHOUT STARLINK! Assaults in PENGUIN CAMOUFLAGE. NEW START Treaty EXPIRED!

    🔥 CHAOS – Russians WITHOUT STARLINK! Assaults in PENGUIN CAMOUFLAGE. NEW START Treaty EXPIRED!

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    UK reportedly weighs seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker, marking new enforcement tactic

    UK reportedly weighs seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker, marking new enforcement tactic

    British defense officials told the Guardian that military options for seizing ships were discussed during consultations among NATO allies.

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    💥 One NPP unit shut down after RUSSIAN shelling – Zelenskyy #shorts

    💥 One NPP unit shut down after RUSSIAN shelling – Zelenskyy #shorts

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    Russian forces hit Europe’s largest power substation for the first time, expert warns of grid strain

    Russian forces have struck Europe’s largest power substation for the first time, a move that will have repercussions for Ukraine’s energy system in the coming days.

    Ukraine’s grid operator Ukrenergo detailed the impact of the year’s second …

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    ⚡️ Ukrainian nuclear power plants reduced GENERATION due to Russian shelling! #shorts

    ⚡️ Ukrainian nuclear power plants reduced GENERATION due to Russian shelling! #shorts

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    Ukraine's state postal service under fire for ads that appear to sexualize minors

    Ukraine's state postal service under fire for ads that appear to sexualize minors

    The controversy erupted after promotional photos appeared on social media showing models styled as schoolgirls in a classroom setting, wearing outfits widely perceived as sexualized versions of high school uniforms.

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    'Structural shift'— EU ban on Russian gas set to harm Moscow long term, despite loopholes

    'Structural shift'— EU ban on Russian gas set to harm Moscow long term, despite loopholes

    The European Union has approved a long-promised ban on Russian gas imports, a measure meant to lock in the bloc’s shift away from Moscow’s energy supplies nearly four years into Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.

    Still, the new ban contains …

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    Trump lifts extra 25% tariff on India after pledge to curb Russian oil imports

    Trump lifts extra 25% tariff on India after pledge to curb Russian oil imports

    India's Ministry of Commerce has not publicly confirmed the White House's claim that New Delhi agreed to halt imports of Russian oil.

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    🚨 "Kalibrs" & "Zircons" pound Ukraine's energy grid! ZELENSKYY demands WESTERN REACTION

    🚨 "Kalibrs" & "Zircons" pound Ukraine's energy grid! ZELENSKYY demands WESTERN REACTION

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    Ukraine hits 'important' Russian cruise missile fuel plant in Tver Oblast, drones spark 'massive fire'

    Ukraine hits 'important' Russian cruise missile fuel plant in Tver Oblast, drones spark 'massive fire'

    Data from the FIRMS satellite monitoring service, which tracks fires worldwide in near real time, showed active burning on the plant's territory following the strike.

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    As global sports ease sanctions on Russia and Belarus, attention turns to Olympics

    As global sports ease sanctions on Russia and Belarus, attention turns to Olympics

    One of the most talked-about moments at the Olympics came from Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. After his race in Beijing in 2022, just days before Russia launched its full-scale invasion, he held up a sign reading "No war in Ukraine." …

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    Russia deploying Oreshnik missile in Belarus to 'draw country into war,' Zelensky warns

    Russia deploying Oreshnik missile in Belarus to 'draw country into war,' Zelensky warns

    "We will make sure that 'Oreshnik' does not even start operating," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv

    Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv

    "We clearly state that Ukraine will not support even potential agreements about us without us," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,245,290 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,245,290 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 730 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Russia launches mass attack on Ukraine, triggers emergency power outages

    Russia launches mass attack on Ukraine, triggers emergency power outages

    Russia carried out a mass attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the early hours of Feb. 7, triggering emergency power outages across most regions, Ukraine's state grid operator Ukrenergo said.

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    Drone discovered on Moldovan territory near Ukraine border

    Drone discovered on Moldovan territory near Ukraine border

    An unidentified drone was found on Moldovan territory on Feb. 6, Moldovan authorities reported.

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    No front line, no pause: Russia's hybrid pressure on the Bundeswehr in Lithuania

    The German Bundeswehr brigade stationed in Lithuania faces multifaceted hybrid warfare pressure from Russia, including mysterious phone call surveillance where soldiers hear recordings of their own conversations, and drone spying on sensitive defense …

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    US approves $185 million sale of spare parts for Ukraine’s vehicles and weapon systems

    US approves $185 million sale of spare parts for Ukraine’s vehicles and weapon systems

    The U.S. Department of State on Feb. 6 approved a potential $185 million “Foreign Military Sale” to Ukraine for spare parts and related equipment to support U.S.-supplied vehicles and weapon systems.

    According to the announcement, the package includes …