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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
Amy B. Zegart
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NATO chief arrives in Kyiv as Russia bombards Ukraine
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How Ukraine appears in the latest Epstein files

The U.S. Department of Justice on Jan. 31 published over 3 million documents in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Some of them had a direct connection to Ukraine.
The files linked to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey …
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West agrees to respond militarily to Russia's ceasefire violations in Ukraine, FT reports

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Ukraine designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization
Ukraine stands with the Iranian people ready to fight for their freedom and is therefore recognizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, Zelensky said in his nightly video address.
All terrorists deserve equal …
Rail Baltica: EU coordinator urges Latvia to take decisions
EU coordinator for the North Sea-Baltic Corridor urges Latvia to finalize decisions on Rail Baltica scope, sequencing, and funding by early 2026 to meet the EU 2030 target.
Category: Economic & Financial Pressure
Subcategory: Financial Influence …
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Poland detains Defence Ministry employee suspected of collaborating with Russia, Onet reports
On 3 February 2026, Polish authorities detained a male employee of the Polish Defence Ministry early in the day on suspicion of collaborating with Russian intelligence services. The news, reported by the Polish website Onet citing unnamed sources, …
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FOI study reveals increasing complexity in European espionage from 2008-2024 with wider spy typologies and modern methods, urging vigilance and adaptation.
The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) published research analyzing espionage cases in Europe from 2008 to 2024 across more than 20 countries, commissioned by Swedish Security Service, FRA, and MUST. It shows that espionage activities have evolved …
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Attempted Sabotage of German Navy Ships: Two Men Arrested
On February 3, 2026, German authorities announced the arrest of two men suspected of attempting to sabotage German Navy ships in the Hamburg harbor. The suspects, a 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek, allegedly worked in the harbor and …
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'Russians chose a freezing February night' — Damaged buildings, casualties reported as Russia resumes large-scale strikes on Kyiv

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Russia’s exhaustion could open a strategic window for Ukraine in 2026, analyst says
The Russian military is more depleted than ever, and that is already affecting the pace of its offensive.
Ukrainian military analyst Alexander Kovalenko said that despite attempts to keep up offensive operations and “sell” an image of strength to the …
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'Moral degenerate' — Ukraine slams FIFA president for supporting Russia's return

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Center for Strategic and International Studies: China helped Russia triple Iskander missile production, skirting sanctions
China sold the Russian Federation raw materials used to make Iskander-M ballistic missiles, enabling the Russian military to receive three times more missiles in 2025 than before, analysts say. Beijing’s support helped shore up Moscow’s …
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Ukraine names Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization

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Ukraine stalls Russian push near Hulyaipole amid heavy losses
Russia’s push toward the Hulyaipole sector is stalling despite repeated attempts to break through. Ukrainian forces are destroying infiltration groups and reporting heavy enemy losses.
Ukrainian troops continue to hold back pressure from Russian …
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END OF THE KREMLIN'S "SHADOW FLEET" – EU blocks Russia's tankers, China & India refuse oil!
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Medvedev threatens nuclear strike, warns Zelensky as New START deadline nears
Russia’s Security Council deputy chairman Dmitry Medvedev referenced the looming expiration of the U.S.-Russian New START strategic arms treaty and reiterated that Moscow is prepared to use nuclear weapons in line with its doctrine. He also suggested …
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Kremlin says talks possible only in Moscow, invites Zelensky again
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a trilateral meeting with Russia and the United States to discuss territorial issues, but the Kremlin is still insisting any negotiations take place in Moscow.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov …
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Federal Prosecutor Investigates: Raids Against Suspected Sanctions Violators on Russia Embargo
On February 2, 2026, German federal prosecutors launched investigations against a corporate network accused of large-scale delivery of goods to Russia, despite these goods being listed on the EU sanctions embargo list. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office …
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They Are Beautiful, Untrue, and Harmful. A Network of Fake Accounts Hits Ukrainian Women
On February 2, 2026, an orchestrated wave of fake Facebook profiles purporting to be attractive Ukrainian women began posting fake matrimonial ads aimed at inciting negative reactions among Polish internet users. These profiles are non-existent …
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Explosions, fire reported overnight in Russia's Belgorod region

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Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi remain on track, with US to attend Feb 4–5
There has been no breakdown in the negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia that began in late January in Abu Dhabi with U.S. involvement. The next round is scheduled for February 4–5, again in the UAE capital, Ukrainian journalist Yulia …