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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms

Amy B. Zegart


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    Territories and Zaporizhzhia plant — where US, Ukraine still can't find agreement

    Territories and Zaporizhzhia plant — where US, Ukraine still can't find agreement

    As President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled details of a U.S.-Ukraine draft peace plan on Dec. 24, aimed at ending Russia's full-scale war, two key provisions remain unresolved.

    The disagreements center on provisions 12 and 14 of the 20-point proposal. …

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    Poll shows 55% of Russians expect war to end in 2026 — and want life back to 'normal'

    Poll shows 55% of Russians expect war to end in 2026 — and want life back to 'normal'

    While many respondents expressed hopes for an end to the fighting, they largely expect it to conclude on terms "proclaimed as its goals," reflecting continued alignment with the Kremlin's narrative.

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    Zelensky reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US

    Zelensky reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US

    After weeks of talks, Ukraine and the U.S. have prepared a draft of the revised peace plan to end Russia’s full-scale war.

    The initial 28-point plan, which effectively pushed Ukraine toward capitulation, has been reworked into a 20-point framework, …

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,200,370 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,200,370 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 1,090 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Russian rubber plant catches fire after reported attack in Tula oblast, locals say

    Russian rubber plant catches fire after reported attack in Tula oblast, locals say

    A synthetic rubber factory in Russia's Tula region was attacked and caught fire overnight on Dec. 24, according to local residents and regional officials.

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    Prototype v2 OSINTukraine v2.osintukraine.com #telegram #osint #archive #war

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    Chornobyl protective structure could collapse following Russian strikes, plant director warns

    Chornobyl protective structure could collapse following Russian strikes, plant director warns

    "No one can guarantee that the shelter facility will remain standing after that. That is the main threat," plant director Serhii Tarakanov said.

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    Russia’s hidden front: clash between Kadyrov’s Akhmat and Russian neo-Nazi community escalates

    A fast-moving conflict has erupted in Russia between Chechen “Akhmat” units controlled by Ramzan Kadyrov and the neo-Nazi “Russian Community,” raising the prospect of a broader confrontation.

    Amid the war against Ukraine, latent internal rifts in …

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    Russia escalates openly: abducts civilians and intensifies terror

    Russia escalates openly: abducts civilians and intensifies terror

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    Recruitment posters blanket Crimea as Russia’s security forces face shortages

    Russian-occupied Crimea has been plastered with recruitment notices for Russia’s security services, a sign of a staffing crisis, according to human rights advocates.

    Active recruitment of Russian security personnel in Crimea is being carried out …

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    THE WEST signals: Putin is AGAINST peace! #shorts

    THE WEST signals: Putin is AGAINST peace! #shorts

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    Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod Oblast kills 1, injures 3, governor claims

    Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod Oblast kills 1, injures 3, governor claims

    A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod Oblast killed one person and injured three others, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed late on Dec. 23.

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    DRAFT agreements ready! Ukraine will NEVER be an obstacle to peace, says Zelenskyy #shorts

    DRAFT agreements ready! Ukraine will NEVER be an obstacle to peace, says Zelenskyy #shorts

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    No peace? Putin lies to the world while preparing new war!

    No peace? Putin lies to the world while preparing new war!

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    Attack on NATO? Russians plan to use BELARUS! #shorts

    Attack on NATO? Russians plan to use BELARUS! #shorts

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    Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Siversk

    Ukraine’s General Staff has officially confirmed the withdrawal of Ukrainian units from Siversk in the Donetsk region.

    Ukrainian military said the decision was made to preserve personnel and maintain combat capability amid extremely heavy fighting …

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    Philanthropist Howard Buffett travels to Kupiansk suburb in Kharkiv Oblast to help evacuate civilians

    Philanthropist Howard Buffett travels to Kupiansk suburb in Kharkiv Oblast to help evacuate civilians

    Buffett received a state award from President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2024, naming him a "National Legend of Ukraine."

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    Ukraine set to count voters, preparing for potential elections during war

    Ukraine set to count voters, preparing for potential elections during war

    "Updating the voter register is one of the fundamental conditions for holding any elections," said David Arakhamia, leader of the Servant of the People faction. "The war has had a significant impact on demographic indicators, and this must be …
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    Chart of the week: What did Ukrainians search online in 2025?

    Chart of the week: What did Ukrainians search online in 2025?

    This year saw Donald Trump's return to the presidency, a shouting match with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, and the famed U.S.-Ukraine "minerals deal."

    There were talks in Istanbul, Alaska, Miami, Geneva — almost Budapest — and peace …

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    Switzerland extradites Ukrainian over Russian-backed sabotage plot

    Switzerland extradites Ukrainian over Russian-backed sabotage plot

    The suspect was arrested in Switzerland in May. Two other participants of the alleged plot were also arrested in Germany the same month.

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    Ukrainian Forces in Mirnohrad face operational encirclement amid severe logistics constraints, MP says

    MP Roman Kostenko says Ukrainian units in Mirnohrad, Donetsk region, have been pushed into an operational encirclement. Russian control of the skies and key logistics routes is complicating deliveries of food and ammunition to frontline troops. …

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    Aksyonov: Mobile internet restrictions in Crimea to remain in place until war ends

    Authorities in Crimea will keep mobile internet restrictions in place until the war in Ukraine ends due to security concerns, Sergei Aksyonov, the head of annexed Crimea, said, adding that “there was no other way.”

    “Until the end of the special …

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    ⚡️ CRIMEA UNDER FIRE! UKRAINE STRIKES BELBEK — RUSSIA THREATENS WITH "ORESHNIK" FROM BELARUS

    ⚡️ CRIMEA UNDER FIRE! UKRAINE STRIKES BELBEK — RUSSIA THREATENS WITH "ORESHNIK" FROM BELARUS

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    Putin issued a decree. Now, thousands of Ukrainians face losing their homes

    Putin issued a decree. Now, thousands of Ukrainians face losing their homes

    Editor's note: The names of some of those from Russian-occupied Ukraine have been changed for security reasons.

    With one decree, Russian President Vladimir Putin this month effectively legalized property theft in Ukraine's occupied territories.

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    Ukrainian man spying for Belarus sentenced to 15 years in prison

    Ukrainian man spying for Belarus sentenced to 15 years in prison

    The 24-year-old unemployed man was recruited by Belarusian State Security Committee (KGB) to spy on Ukraine's northern borders.

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