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Russia, Russia, Russia
Feb 26, 2024
Exploring the impact of Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison camp, Russian defectors to the U.S., speculations on Russia's future leadership, complexities of Russian intelligence operations, and bidding farewell with instructions for engagement.
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- Russian intelligence engages in disinformation to sow discord globally.
- CIA focuses on thwarting Russian threats by recruiting sources and gathering intel.
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Kremlin's Security Structure and Disinformation Operations
Under Vladimir Putin, Russia's intelligence agencies have been strengthened with increased resources and personnel. The Kremlin's security structure includes penal colonies for dissidents, with the recent case of Alexei Navalny's death in prison sparking global outrage. Russian intelligence actively engages in disinformation campaigns, utilizing fake videos and lies to undermine adversaries and sow discord.
