Kremlin File

In this must-listen-to episode, Olga and Mo are joined by Eto Buziashvili for a deep dive into Russia's sophisticated information warfare operations/tactics and the profound implications for global democracy and security. They discuss the pivotal role played by Western propagandists in magnifying the reach and impact of Russian disinformation operations. They also delve into the strategic objectives behind Russia's efforts to wield information as a weapon, aiming to fracture and destabilize Western societies, and discuss the complexities of narrative warfare, where truth and falsehood blur, shaping a battleground to manipulate public perception and sow division. Eto Buziashvili is a research associate for the Caucasus at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab). Eto researches influence operations and social media manipulation, with a focus on Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and the South Caucasus. Prior to the DFRLab, Eto advised the National Security Council of Georgia and was involved in developing strategic documents. Before joining the NSC, Eto worked as a senior analyst at the country’s Ministry of Interior, where she covered security issues related to Russia and the occupied regions of Georgia. In her role as a senior analyst, she was one of the negotiators at the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) through which Russian officials and separatist leaders from the occupied regions of Georgia addressed the consequences of the 2008 Russian-Georgian War. Eto graduated from the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the University of Geneva with an MA in International and European Security. Show notes and links to Eto's latest research are available at https://kremlinfile.substack.com/ Executive Producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kremlin File’s Week in Review is out. It covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. We welcome questions, episode suggestions and comments, which we are happy to mention in Week in Review. Reach out on Kremlin File on Substack or DMs on X. Don't miss out on Kremlin File's interview with distinguished guests which are released every Thursday. Kremlin File Executive Producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olga and Mo are joined by Natia Seskuria, director of RISS, a think tank dedicated to defence and security issues, and in partnership with RUSI, in a two-part chat to talk about.... Learn more about Natia Seskuria, and her featured works at Kremlin File on Substack. And look out for clips of our guests and Kremlin File's Week in Review on YouTube. Executive producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kremlin File’s Week in Review is out. It covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. We welcome questions, episode suggestions and comments, which we are happy to mention in Week in Review. Reach out on Kremlin File on Substack or DMs on X. Don't miss out on Kremlin File's interview with distinguished guests which are released every Thursday. Kremlin File Executive Producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olga and Mo are joined by Natia Seskuria, director of RISS, a think tank dedicated to defence and security issues, and in partnership with RUSI, in a two-part chat to talk about.... Learn more about Natia Seskuria, and her featured works at Kremlin File on Substack. And look out for clips of our guests and Kremlin File's Week in Review on YouTube. Executive producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kremlin File’s Week in Review covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond.   Don't miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File's Week in Review, airing every Friday on YouTube!   Visit Kremlin File on Substack for the show notes and links to the stories featured in the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Olga and Mo as they explore the intricate world of Russian oligarchs, known as Kremligarchs, with special guest Ilya Zaslavskiy. Together, they delve into the influential role these figures play as the Kremlin's frontmen, shaping global affairs and executing operations worldwide on behalf of the Kremlin. The episode analyzes recent sanctions imposed by the United States and Europe against Russia and discusses potential targets for further measures. From Abramovich to Blavatnik, the hosts examine key Kremligarchs and their multifaceted activities, shedding light on their functions within the Kremlin and their global operations. They also dissect the sophisticated tactics used by these Kremligarchs to whitewash their reputation amidst heightened scrutiny. Tune in to uncover the secrets of Russia's shadowy power players and their impact on global politics in this revealing episode. This is Part 2 of a two-part episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Olga and Mo as they explore the intricate world of Russian oligarchs, known as Kremligarchs, with special guest Ilya Zaslavskiy. Together, they delve into the influential role these figures play as the Kremlin's frontmen, shaping global affairs and executing operations worldwide on behalf of the Kremlin. The episode analyzes recent sanctions imposed by the United States and Europe against Russia and discusses potential targets for further measures. From Abramovich to Blavatnik, the hosts examine key Kremligarchs and their multifaceted activities, shedding light on their functions within the Kremlin and their global operations. They also dissect the sophisticated tactics used by these Kremligarchs to whitewash their reputation amidst heightened scrutiny. Tune in to uncover the secrets of Russia's shadowy power players and their impact on global politics in this revealing episode. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode! For show notes visit https://kremlinfile.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mo and Olga as they recap the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don't miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File's Week in Review, airing every Saturday! Visit Kremlin File Substack for show notes, all episodes, and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Barnett joins Olga and Mo to delve into the multifaceted challenges posed by Russia's aggressive tactics on the global stage, particularly focusing on its operations against NATO, support for far-right groups, and manipulation of proxies like Viktor Orban. We examine Russia's financial and logistical support for far-right groups across Europe and the US, discussing the implications for global security and political stability. Neil Barnett is the founder and CEO of Istok Associates, a London-based intelligence and investigation consultancy. For show notes visit https://kremlinfile.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mo and Olga as they recap the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don't miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File's Week in Review, airing every Saturday! Visit Kremlin File Substack for show notes, all episodes, and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olga and Mo are joined by David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic and author of "Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy" (HarperCollins, Jan. 2020), to delve into the intricate interplay between American politics and its ramifications on the global stage. Exploring the ripple effects of the current state of affairs, we examine the security challenges facing Ukraine and their implications for Europe and the United States. David Frum at the Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/david-frum/ David Frum on X: @davidfrum We're always happy to receive suggestions, questions, and comments at: monique.camarra@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mo and Olga as they recap the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don't miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File's Week in Review, airing every Saturday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kremlin File meets Gaslit Nation! Olga and Mo are joined by journalist, filmmaker, and activist, Andrea Chalupa, who is also the host of the famed podcast, Gaslit Nation. Current affairs in Russia's criminal war against Ukraine, developments in Russia, the U.S. congressional deadlock, and the ridiculous GOP electoral campaign are the issues Olga, Mo, and Andrea intertwine into a free and feisty conversation. Hop over to Gaslit Nation's latest episodes: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts We welcome quesitons and comments about the episode and any suggestions for future content. Please feel free to write to us at: monique.camarra@gmail.com Stop by at Kremlin File's YouTube channel for clips and don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMfMaTV7GkmQ7sIEW1wf12A Our thanks to our producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olga and Mo catch up with Ukraine with Maria Avdeeva, expert in security issues and strategic communications. Ukraine is fighting a war on various fronts, including every day governance and progressing towards accession to the EU. Maria talks about various aspects of civilian life, and the dire situation in the temporarily occupied territories. Follow Maria on X: https://twitter.com/maria_avdv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mo and Olga are joined by Dr. Benjamin L. Schmitt, a senior fellow at Penn University, to explore Russia's covert sabotage of Europe’s critical infrastructure. They delve into Russia's deliberate attacks on railways, pipelines, and cables. They examine Russia's recruitment of agents, tactical methods, and the political reasons hindering direct accusations. They discuss the need for stronger surveillance, transparent investigations, and international cooperation to prevent future attacks. Join them as they dissect hybrid threats and strategize for transatlantic security and resilience. For full show notes, please subscribe to Kremlin File on Substack and Kremlin File on YouTube for a discussion clip.  Executive producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olga and Mo are joined by Olena Halushka, co-founder of the International Centre for Ukrainian Victory and board member of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, to discuss the current situation in Ukraine, the terror in occupied territories, the initiative to make Russia pay, and everything else needed for Ukrainian victory. For full episode show notes, please subscribe to Kremlin File on Substack, and check out a video clip of our chat with Olena at Kremlin File on YouTube. Executive Producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olga and Mo are joined by Artem Velichko, investigator and translator for Ukraine’s investigation and research organisation, InformNapalm, to talk about Putin’s imperial designs, and how their latest investigation into INION has shed light on Russia’s future plans. InformNapalm began exposing Russia’s military, political and psychological warfare against Ukraine and the West early on when no one was paying attention. They were. Find out about InformNapalm’s amazing international team. Visit Kremlin File on Substack for our show notes and bibliography and our Kremlin File YouTube channel for the video. Executive Producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Olga and Mo as they cover the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggression, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage and beyond. Check out Kremlin File on Substack for full show notes and a bibliography of the stories we're covering, and our YouTube channel to see today's episode. Executive Producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olga and Mo are joined by Nicki Kenyon, associate managing director of the Institute for Financial Integrity, to talk about the wide range of economic sanctions and other measures levied against Russia due to its war of aggression against Ukraine. We discuss the role of nations such as China and Turkey, the current effectiveness of the economic measures against Russia, and what remains to be done to bring Russia to its knees. Join us at Kremlin File on Substack to get Nicki's full biography, show notes, and bibliography. Executive Producer: Oreste Camarra Visit https://kremlinfile.substack.com/ for show notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices