Just the Russian GRU doing Russian GRU type stuff. Kudos to all agencies (USG and allies) for getting this out.

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At Least 9 Dead in Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian Officials Say The overnight assault on Ukraine’s capital was the deadliest since last summer, and comes as the United States has threatened to walk away from the peace process.

Russian forces launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least nine people in the city, Ukrainian officials said, the deadliest attack on Ukraine's capital since last summer.

Very good overview on the continuing challenges Ukrainian Armed Forces face to reform their command structure, and how it hampers the war effort kyivindependent.com/as-ukraines-...

Russia’s War Against Ukraine: Ceasefire Talks and Rekated Issues www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

Ukraine Retreats From Most of Russia’s Kursk Region The daring campaign Ukraine launched last summer to seize and occupy Russian territory appears to be nearing an end.

Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from all but a sliver of land in Russia’s Kursk region, according to military analysts and soldiers, as their monthslong campaign to seize and occupy Russian territory appears to be nearing an end in the face of Moscow’s counterattacks.

US cuts off intelligence sharing with Ukraine Fresh blow to embattled government in Kyiv as Trump administration shifts on conflict

We don't have full clarity on whether this involves a partial or complete cutoff of intelligence, so it's best not to rush to conclusions.

I assume this will be most problematic for defensive operations, as it may limit Ukraine’s early warning of larger attacks.

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Rep. Waltz says peace with Ukraine-Russia is ‘going to take concessions on territory’ | CNN Politics In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union,” National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says there need to be “territory concessions” in exchange for security guarantees.

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Text in Kyiv: “Are you aged 18-24? Want to learn more about the top units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the terms of the contract, and how to earn 1,000,000 UAH? Contact the 1st recruitment center of the Ground Forces – we’ll tell you everything you need to know and help you with your choice!”

Can Europe confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on its own? An independent army, air force and nuclear bomb would come at a high price

Can Europe Confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on Its Own? www.economist.com/internationa...

Can Europe confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on its own? An independent army, air force and nuclear bomb would come at a high price

I wrote the latest—post-Merz— version of the “can Europe defend itself without America” piece, with reflections on military capability, money, enablers & nuclear weapons. An enduring topic, but with a new sense of urgency & relevance after the past weeks. www.economist.com/internationa...

EU Seeks Ways to Seize Part of Russia’s Frozen $280 Billion The European Union is exploring more aggressively ways to seize Russia’s frozen central bank assets as the bloc scrambles to ensure financial and military support for Ukraine amid indications the US m...

The EU is exploring more aggressively ways to seize Russia’s frozen central bank assets as a collateral to compensate for the destruction of Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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Ukraine updates:

In Kursk, Russia has taken back full control of Sverdlikovo, one of the first positions to be captured by Ukraine at the start of the Kursk incursion. Meanwhile, Ukraine has retaken positions south of Russkoe Porechnoe.

MORE: Russian forces are poised to seize Toretsk in the coming days and a redeployment of elements of the EMD to reinforce the Russian force grouping in the Toretsk direction would indicate a new Russian priority effort to resume attacks in the direction of Kostyantynivka. isw.pub/UkrWar012625

Verified Russian Deaths in Ukraine War Exceed 90K - The Moscow Times The number of verified Russian troops killed in Ukraine has surpassed 90,000, nearly three years after the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion, according to an independent tally by the BBC’s Russ...

BBC Russia and Mediazona believe their verified figures represent only about half of the actual death toll, suggesting the true number of Russian military deaths is likely between 138,500 and 200,000.

Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat.

‘Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Kursk said the North Korean tactics were costly but effective.

“The Koreans are starting to push the front lines, targeting less defended areas and wearing out our troops that way,” said Oleksii, the platoon commander.’ www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/w...

Сирський пояснив, як удари по РФ вплинули на бойові спроможності її армії Подробиці читайте на сайті

Strikes on Russia have significantly impacted its army’s combat capabilities, says Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky. In just months, Russian artillery ammo consumption has nearly halved—from 40,000 rounds daily to much less.

www.rbc.ua/rus/news/sir...

New CRS report for the 119th Congress: Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Agencies crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

Exclusive: The Russian billionaires whose chemical factories fuel Russia's war machine Chemicals factories founded or owned by some of Russia's wealthiest men are supplying ingredients to plants that manufacture explosives used by Moscow's military during the war in Ukraine, an analysis of railway and financial data shows.

Reuters identified five chemical companies, in which five Western-sanctioned billionaires hold stakes, that provided more than 75% of the key chemicals shipped by rail to some of Russia’s largest explosives factories from the start of the war until September 2024. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Where Is Russia Finding New Soldiers? Wherever It Can. From murder suspects to immigrants to a former Olympic gold medalist, Russia pressures those it thinks should fight in Ukraine.

A lot of the focus is on Ukraine’s recruiting issues, but Russia also faces its own challenges and shortages. It’s unclear how long both sides can sustain current rates and replace losses on the frontline. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/w...

If Trump is worried about Chinese or Russian encroachment on Greenland, we could figure out who currently controls it and sign some agreement to cooperate with them on defense matters. Who knows, maybe other countries in the North Atlantic region might also want to join.

Anyway, worth looking into.

New update for the 119th Congress. Russia’s War Against Ukraine: U.S. Policy and the Role of
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Russia Taps Soviet-Era Stockpiles as Armored-Vehicle Supply Dwindles Moscow has stepped up efforts to refurbish old equipment, including Soviet-era tanks used as props in films, after losing an estimated 11,000 armored combat vehicles in the Ukraine war.

Russia has suffered >11,000 vehicle losses www.wsj.com/world/russia...

The reality of Russian-occupied Ukraine today. "Depor­tations, arbitrary violence, including sexual violence, ill-treatment and torture are com­monplace, not only in the detention centres but throughout the territory under Russian control." t.co/8TorxJpvFo

Tracking Putin’s Most Feared Secret Agency—From Inside a Russian Prison and Beyond The spy unit that arrested a Wall Street Journal reporter is leading the biggest campaign of internal repression since the Stalin era.

Good look at the FSB’s Counterintelligence Service, or First Service (SKR) and its operations directorate (DKRO). It is an extremely powerful service and gained more importance since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine www.wsj.com/world/russia...

This is what Russia fired at Ukraine today. Imagine wherever you live being targeted by 94 missiles and 193 suicide drones. The graph represents what air defenses shot down: 81 missiles + 80 drones; another 105 drones failed to hit targets for other reasons.

Ukraine’s patchy fortifications help Russia advance Invading troops capture more territory in Donetsk and move closer to region’s western border

Ukraine’s Patchy Fortifications Help Russia Advance www.ft.com/content/18dd...

Research Professor of Russia and Eurasia Studies <b>About the Position:</b> This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) as provided under Title 10 USC. Initial appointment may ...

Job in Russian security/military studies. Research Professor of Russia and Eurasia Studies, US Army War College. US citizens only.

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threadreaderapp.com/thread/18658.... My thoughts on rumors of Russian evacuation from Syria, what we know, and what we don’t.

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine The United States has committed more than $62 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration.

“This Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, which has an estimated value of $725 million, will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs” www.defense.gov/News/Release...

Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv Around 32.5% of the 2025 budget posted on a Russian government website has been allocated for national defense, amounting to 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion), up from a reported 28.3% this yea...

“Around 32.5% of the [Russian] budget posted on a government website Sunday has been allocated for national defense” apnews.com/article/russ...