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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms

Amy B. Zegart


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    A study reveals Russian actors are increasingly discussing generative AI's role in disinformation warfare, viewing it as both an asset and a threat.

    A study reveals Russian actors are increasingly discussing generative AI’s role in disinformation warfare, viewing it as both an asset and a threat.

    Category: Cyber & Information Warfare

    Subcategory: Information Operations

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    'Serious setback' for democracy — EU condemns Russia-style foreign agents law in Georgia

    'Serious setback' for democracy — EU condemns Russia-style foreign agents law in Georgia

    The European Union has condemned Georgia’s Foreign Agents Registration Act, characterizing it as a setback for the country’s democratic development and calling on Georgian authorities to reverse democratic backsliding.

    In a joint statement …

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    4 killed, 44 injured in passenger train derailment in Russia's Bryansk Oblast following bridge collapse, officials claim

    4 killed, 44 injured in passenger train derailment in Russia's Bryansk Oblast following bridge collapse, officials claim

    Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

    At least 4 people are dead and another 44 injured after a train derailed in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast overnight on May 31, following the collapse of an overhead road bridge, …

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    Russia attacks indiscriminately! Consequences of strikes on Ukraine #shorts

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    Cold War tactics: Russia arms fighters with nuclear missiles #shorts

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    No clarity on Russia’s agenda ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Zelensky says

    No clarity on Russia’s agenda ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Zelensky says

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 31 that there remains no clarity on Russia’s position ahead of the upcoming peace talks in Istanbul, raising doubts about Moscow’s intentions.

    Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine and its partners are still …

    You make our DEFENSE stronger! Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to partners #shorts

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    Russia’s actions BACKFIRE! The West ramps up support for Ukraine | Weekly Wrap-Up

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    Russia-linked disinfo campaign stokes anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland before June 1 vote, investigation finds

    Russia-linked disinfo campaign stokes anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland before June 1 vote, investigation finds

    Russia-aligned influence campaigns have intensified efforts to spread disinformation targeting Ukrainian refugees in Poland ahead of the country’s presidential runoff election on June 1, according to a new investigation by the Institute for Strategic …

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    CEO of Russian defense conglomerate Rostec contracts U.S. firm to help lift sanctions

    Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of the Russian state corporation Rostec, has inked a deal with American law firm Rathmell Short LLP to assist in removing sanctions against him. As reported by "Novaya Gazeta. Europe" on Friday, May 30, the agreement was …

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    Zelensky signals possible Ukrainian withdrawal from upcoming Istanbul talks amid memorandum dispute with Russia

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated Ukraine may not attend the proposed June 2 meeting in Istanbul with Russian negotiators. This comes as Kyiv reportedly has yet to receive a so-called memorandum from Russia detailing conditions for …

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    Ukrainian Forces capture 10 Russian soldiers in Kursk region

    Ukrainian forces have captured 10 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region, with potential plans to exchange them for Ukrainian military personnel currently held captive by Russia, reported the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces on Saturday, May 31.

    The …

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    Pompeo urges Trump not to legitimize Russia’s land grabs in Ukraine

    Pompeo urges Trump not to legitimize Russia’s land grabs in Ukraine

    Former U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo warned against recognizing Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea and other Ukrainian territories seized by force, calling it “a mistake of epic proportions” during remarks at the Black Sea Security Forum …

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    Mass evacuation ordered in Sumy region amid intensifying attacks by Russian forces

    213 settlements in Ukraine's Sumy region are now under emergency evacuation orders as living conditions become increasingly perilous amid constant shelling and offensives by Russian armed forces. The Russian army continues its assault on the Sumy …

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    Putin’s helicopter almost shot in Kursk: Kremlin’s propaganda staging

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    OPEC+ extends oil output surge despite Russian pushback, Bloomberg reports

    OPEC+ extends oil output surge despite Russian pushback, Bloomberg reports

    OPEC+ will boost oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in July, marking the third consecutive monthly increase and reinforcing a major strategic shift that has driven crude prices to a four-year low.

    Key producers, including Saudi Arabia, agreed …

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    Syrskyi: Ukraine deploys reserves to counter Russian offensive

    The Russian army has concentrated its main efforts in the Donetsk region, as well as on the border with the Sumy region and in the Zaporizhzhia direction, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ commander.

    Ukraine's military leadership has mobilized …

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    Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine

    Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine

    On May 28, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Germany and met with the country’s new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz. There were high expectations that Berlin would finally authorize the delivery of Taurus long-range missiles — a long-standing request …

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    European leaders shift focus to defending Ukraine without US support, the Telegraph reports

    European leaders shift focus to defending Ukraine without US support, the Telegraph reports

    European officials drafting proposals for a Ukraine peacekeeping force acknowledged that Europe must “get real” about the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump abandoning support for Kyiv, the Telegraph reported on May 31 citing …

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    Ukraine's enduring cyber defense: Assessing resilience and impact of shifting international support

    Ukraine's enduring cyber defense: Assessing resilience and impact of shifting international support

    From my vantage point, having recently attended the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum (KICRF) and witnessing firsthand the unwavering determination in the face of relentless digital aggression, the situation unfolding in Ukraine’s cyber …

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    How Ukrainian linguists prepare the country’s spies

    Editor’s Note: Air raids are becoming more frequent, with saturation drone attacks happening on a frequent basis. See this latest chart from The Economist, showing how many attacks there have been as of mid-May.

    We’re doing everything we can to keep …

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Russia: Ukraine faces potential loss of key cities including Odessa

Andrey Kartapolov, head of the Defense Committee in Russia's State Duma, said Kyiv risks losing Odessa and several other major cities.

"Every day that passes without a diplomatic resolution to this conflict worsens conditions for Ukraine... They …

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Russia relocates strategic bombers to Murmansk for protection against Ukrainian strikes

Russia has transferred a significant number of strategic bombers to the Olenya airfield in the Murmansk region in a bid to protect them from potential repeated strikes by Ukraine.

Oleg Katkov, Editor-in-Chief of Defense Express, explained on Radio NV …

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As 50,000 Russian troops amass, Ukraine's Sumy Oblast braces for potential large-scale offensive

As 50,000 Russian troops amass, Ukraine's Sumy Oblast braces for potential large-scale offensive

Reports of an imminent Russian summer offensive and troop build ups on Ukraine’s border are raising alarms in Sumy Oblast and fears that a large-scale assault could be on the horizon.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 22 said he had …

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Russia steps up offensives in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Sumy oblasts, Syrskyi says

Russia steps up offensives in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Sumy oblasts, Syrskyi says

Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 31 that Russian forces have ramped up assault operations across key fronts in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Sumy oblasts.

"(Russian troops) have notably increased activity in the …