Duma vote raises mobilization fears
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Western experts warned a new Russian military mobilization could follow the Duma vote, a scenario the Kremlin dismissed as "nonsense and lies."
by Axel Bruns
Interesting long read from ABC News on Putin’s decline (though the story told by Tony Abbott sounds a lot like Abbott trying to burnish his own tarnished image).
'He is afraid': Inside Putin's world of bunkers, body doubles and paranoia
Vladimir Putin has built extraordinary power over almost three decades as Russia's leader. Yet as voters go to the polls this weekend, insiders say his world is shrinking.
www.abc.net.au
September 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Interesting long read from ABC News on Putin’s decline (though the story told by Tony Abbott sounds a lot like Abbott trying to burnish his own tarnished image).
Russia is a tyranny.
September 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Russia is a tyranny.
After Macron's briefing yesterday, Le Pen and Bardella feel compelled to clarify their position on Russia and Ukraine:
"These debates are legitimate. Foreign pressure is not.
We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, hoping to dictate our country's policy directly or indirectly"
"These debates are legitimate. Foreign pressure is not.
We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, hoping to dictate our country's policy directly or indirectly"
Communiqué de Marine Le Pen et Jordan Bardella sur la détérioration de la situation sécuritaire en Europe et les actions hybrides russes
Communiqués - Rassemblement National - 19 septembre 2026
rassemblementnational.fr
September 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
After Macron's briefing yesterday, Le Pen and Bardella feel compelled to clarify their position on Russia and Ukraine:
"These debates are legitimate. Foreign pressure is not.
We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, hoping to dictate our country's policy directly or indirectly"
"These debates are legitimate. Foreign pressure is not.
We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, hoping to dictate our country's policy directly or indirectly"
Trump has gone full Putin.
September 19, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Trump has gone full Putin.
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...
Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, Lesley Bartlett, Kent Johnson
Heads up: The Russian government has been targeting Americans with covert online disinformation operations seeking to undermine public confidence the midterms — using a familiar playbook in an attempt to inject chaos into the voting season, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Heads up: The Russian government has been targeting Americans with covert online disinformation operations seeking to undermine public confidence the midterms — using a familiar playbook in an attempt to inject chaos into the voting season, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
by Gerard Toal
Putin warns Trump about Canada
YouTube video by GZERO Media
youtube.com
September 19, 2026 at 12:23 AM
One of the more remarkable things in recent years has been how many academics fall for what are obviously Russian disinformation campaigns. Don't fall for this.
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds (Gift Article)
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2026 at 11:20 PM
One of the more remarkable things in recent years has been how many academics fall for what are obviously Russian disinformation campaigns. Don't fall for this.
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds (Gift Article)
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.