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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms

Amy B. Zegart


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    'No words to describe this' — Russian attack damages Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra monastery for first time since World War II

    'No words to describe this' — Russian attack damages Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra monastery for first time since World War II

    A Russian attack on Kyiv overnight on Jan. 24 damaged buildings at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a centuries-old monastery complex that holds some of Ukraine's most revered shrines and relics. Site officials said it was the first time since World War II …

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    Russia’s Defense Ministry seeks access to citizens' bank data, sparking fears of debtor conscription

    Russia is moving to expand government access to citizens’ financial data, with the Defense Ministry seeking authority to obtain banking information - a step critics say undermines banking secrecy and could be used to pressure indebted Russians into …

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    Ukraine war latest live: Russian forces intensify pressure in Pokrovsk direction, military says

    Ukraine war latest live: Russian forces intensify pressure in Pokrovsk direction, military says

    Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates. Updated 4 times today. Russian forces have intensified pressure in the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine's 7th Rapid Response Corps reported on Jan. 27.

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    Ukrainian MP: No end to the war as Putin seeks brief truces to buy time

    Russian President Vladimir Putin does not intend to end the war in Ukraine but will try to buy time for U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian lawmaker and secretary of the Verkhovna Rada’s national security committee Roman Kostenko said. The …

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    US reportedly ties security guarantees to Ukraine ceding Donbas territory to Russia

    US reportedly ties security guarantees to Ukraine ceding Donbas territory to Russia

    As an additional incentive, the U.S. has reportedly offered Ukraine more weapons to equip its army in the post-war period.

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    European coastal countries warn Russia's shadow fleet, step up maritime safety

    European coastal countries warn Russia's shadow fleet, step up maritime safety

    Fourteen European countries warned on Jan. 26 that ships sailing in the Baltic Sea and North Sea under multiple flags may be treated as stateless vessels.

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    Public safety warnings issued after Russian drone strike on Lviv Oblast oil terminal

    Public safety warnings issued after Russian drone strike on Lviv Oblast oil terminal

    "People with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular conditions are advised, if possible, to stay indoors," officials said.

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    Ukraine extends martial law and mobilization through May 4

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended martial law and nationwide mobilization for another 90 days.

    The decisions were published Monday, January 26, on the Verkhovna Rada’s website.

    Since February 2022, martial law and mobilization have …

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    Second night in a row: Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Krasnodar region and Kursk as residents report multiple explosions

    Overnight on January 27, Russia came under drone attack: residents of the Slavyansky District in Krasnodar Krai and the city of Kursk reported a series of powerful explosions amid shelling.

    The same area of Russia’s Krasnodar region was hit by drones …

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    Mass Russian drone strike on Odesa kills 1, injures 27, more may be under rubble

    Mass Russian drone strike on Odesa kills 1, injures 27, more may be under rubble

    Odesa was the hardest hit among Ukrainian cities overnight.

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    U.S. Ubiquiti Network Equipment Enables Russian Military Drone War in Ukraine Despite Sanctions

    A detailed Hunterbrook Media investigation published on January 27, 2026, revealed that Ubiquiti, a $33-34 billion American tech company specializing in networking equipment, is a critical supplier to Russian military communications in Ukraine. …

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    YouTube video titled 'Russian Hybrid Warfare in the Nordics' by The Cipher Brief presents a discussion on Russian hybrid warfare tactics in the Nordic region, posted 11 months ago with 3.9K views and 46 comments.

    YouTube video titled ‘Russian Hybrid Warfare in the Nordics’ by The Cipher Brief presents a discussion on Russian hybrid warfare tactics in the Nordic region, posted 11 months ago with 3.9K views and 46 comments.

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    Collective Defence in the Age of Hybrid Warfare

    The article from the Institute of International Relations Prague provides a comprehensive analysis of collective defence in the context of hybrid warfare. It explains how hybrid threats blur the boundaries between peace and war through a mixture of …

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    German foreign minister condemns Russia's refusal to compromise after Abu Dhabi talks

    Germany has condemned Russia’s refusal to compromise after a second round of talks in Abu Dhabi between Russian and Ukrainian representatives mediated by the United States.

    Moscow is “stubbornly insisting” on its position on a “decisive territorial …

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    Hybrid Warfare and the Gray Zone: Russia’s Strategy of Ambiguity in Europe

    The article explores hybrid warfare as a strategy that integrates political, economic, military, informational, and cyber tactics, emphasizing Russia’s approach to ambiguous and deniable actions that fall below the threshold of traditional …

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    Is Russia using its 'shadow fleet' to launch surveillance drones? | BBC Ukrainecast

    A BBC Ukrainecast episode with 21K views released 3 months ago discusses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Russia is using its oil tankers as covert platforms to launch reconnaissance drone operations across Europe. The report …

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    Putin's hybrid war with NATO explained | ITV News

    The ITV News video titled ‘Putin’s hybrid war with NATO explained’ provides an overview of hybrid warfare tactics used by Russia against NATO, primarily focusing on drone sightings and border violations. Published roughly three …

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    Ukraine’s Security Service detains air defense serviceman accused of spying for Russia

    Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) says it has detained a Russian agent serving in the air defense system of Mykolaiv region - a soldier who allegedly fed information to the Russians while on duty at a combat post.

    The arrest was carried out with the …

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    Strategic Vulnerabilities: Hybrid Warfare Threats from Russia and China on Europe’s Critical Infrastructures

    The article details strategic vulnerabilities in Europe’s critical infrastructures due to hybrid warfare tactics from Russia and China. These states leverage cyber operations, information warfare, espionage, and infrastructure sabotage to …

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    The Scale of Russian Sabotage Operations Against Europe’s Critical Infrastructure By Charlie Edwards

    In this presentation from the Swiss Cyber Storm series, Charlie Edwards explores Russian sabotage campaigns targeting European critical infrastructure. The talk covers the variety and scale of disruptions aimed at undermining energy grids, …

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    A terrorist group responsible for arson attacks in Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania, linked to a foreign intelligence service, has been taken to court starting 2026-01-27.

    On 27 January 2026, Eurojust announced that a terrorist group suspected of conducting arson attacks across the European Union on behalf of a foreign intelligence service is being taken to court. The group attempted arson targeting commercial, …

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    Video claims spread of Russian arson attacks across Europe.

    A YouTube video by Professor Tim Wilson discusses the spread of arson attacks across Europe, which the presenter attributes to Russian aggression. The video serves as political commentary about Russian hybrid warfare tactics, particularly arson …

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    Russia’s “Eyes and Ears” — and Hands. How the Kremlin Recruits Europeans for Its Hybrid Warfare Against the West

    The article explores Russia’s strategy of recruiting Europeans to act as agents in hybrid warfare operations targeting Western democracies. These recruited actors serve as eyes and ears, gathering intelligence, spreading propaganda, and sometimes …

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    Three men guilty of UK arson attack ordered by Russia's Wagner Group

    According to Channel 4 News, three individuals have been convicted for carrying out an arson attack in the United Kingdom that was ordered by Russia’s Wagner Group, a paramilitary organization linked to Russia. The video, posted 6 months ago, …

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    Russian-Sponsored Arson Attack in London | How British Drug Dealers Were Lured In On Social Media

    The Metropolitan Police released a video describing a £1 million fire incident in London that was a livestreamed attack orchestrated by the Russian Wagner Group. The attack was framed as a terror plot against British soil. The video, published about …