The Team House Inside the GRU's Unit 29155 w/ former CIA Officer Doug London | EYES ON PODCAST
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Jan 13, 2025 Doug London, a former CIA Officer with deep experience in Central Asia and counterterrorism, dives into the alarming Russian operation of offering bounties to the Taliban for U.S. servicemen's deaths. He sheds light on the GRU's Unit 29155, known for its covert tactics and effective recruitment strategies. The discussion also uncovers the complexities of geopolitical tensions in Central Asia and critiques the Russian intelligence community's miscalculations and propaganda efforts. London emphasizes the need for decisive action against Russian aggression and the challenges posed by authoritarian governance.
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NYT Op-Ed on Russian Bounties
- Doug London wrote an op-ed in 2020 for the New York Times about Russian bounties.
- It was criticized as politically motivated against Trump, but London asserts it highlighted Russia's escalating actions in Afghanistan.
GRU Unit 29155's Activities
- Unit 29155, a GRU special ops unit, is known for assassinations, sabotage, and alleged involvement in Havana Syndrome.
- They were exposed after the Skripal poisoning and linked to earlier events like Crimea's annexation.
US Reluctance to Call Out Russia
- US administrations have been reluctant to assertively call out Russia's actions.
- Acknowledging them as acts of war necessitates a response, a difficult political decision.
