Tag: Russia

#BSG Investigation: Konstantin Kilimnik – Manafort and The Special Services of The Russian Federation

February 6, 2019

Former head of the campaign headquarters of President Donald Trump, political consultant Paul Manafort, who is now being tried in the United States for hiding information on offshore accounts, banking fraud and tax evasion , has long worked with the translator Konstantin Kilimnik, a native of Krivoy Rog in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine. According … More #BSG Investigation: Konstantin Kilimnik – Manafort and The Special Services of The Russian Federation

#BSG House of Commons – Russian intelligence services and special forces

January 15, 2019

Summary The Salisbury incident and its aftermath brought the Russian secret services into the spotlight. Malcolm Chalmers of Royal United Services Institute said Russian security services were going well beyond normal spying practice: “By launching disruptive operations that threaten life in target societies, they blur the line between war and peace”. The main domestic service, … More #BSG House of Commons – Russian intelligence services and special forces

#BSG Russian Compliance with the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Background and Issues for Congress

January 15, 2019

Summary The United States and Soviet Union signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in December 1987. Negotiations on this treaty were the result of a “dual-track” decision taken by NATO in 1979. At that time, in response to concerns about the Soviet Union’s deployment of new intermediate-range nuclear missiles, NATO agreed both to accept … More #BSG Russian Compliance with the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Background and Issues for Congress

#BSG Nuclear Weapon – Russian ICBM Upgrade at Kozelsk

January 14, 2019

Russian ICBM Upgrade at Kozelsk An SS-27 Mod 2 (Rs-24, Yars) is loaded into an upgraded silo at Kozelsk. Image: Russian MOD.   New satellite photos show substantial upgrades of ICBM silos at the missile field near Kozelsk in western Russia. The images show that progress is well underway on at least half of the … More #BSG Nuclear Weapon – Russian ICBM Upgrade at Kozelsk

#BSG Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations Updated November 16, 2018

December 7, 2018

Summary Following the conflicts in the 1990s in the countries of the former Yugoslavia, the prospect of membership in the Euro-Atlantic community and the active presence of the United States and European Union (EU) in the Western Balkans provided a level of stability that allowed most of the countries of the region to adopt economic … More #BSG Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations Updated November 16, 2018

#BSG Russia’s Academy of Foreign Intelligence (AVR)

December 3, 2018

  The territory of the SVR The Academy was founded in 1938 as a School of Special Purpose (SHON). In 1943, Shona was renamed the Intelligence School (RASH) of the 1st Directorate of the People’s Commissariat of State Security of the USSR. In the midst of the Cold War, when the secret struggle of the hostile blocs also … More #BSG Russia’s Academy of Foreign Intelligence (AVR)

#BSG Federal Agency of Governmental Communications and Information under the President of the Russian Federation (FAPSI)

December 3, 2018

Federal Agency of  Governmental Communications and Information  under the President of the Russian Federation (FAPSI) March 11, 2003 V.V. Putin signed a decree according to which he abolished FAPSI, having created on the basis of the Agency a Special Communication and Information Service at the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (Special Communication Service of Russia) . Like its famous American … More #BSG Federal Agency of Governmental Communications and Information under the President of the Russian Federation (FAPSI)

#BSG Issues of the Special Communications and Information Service under the Federal Guard Service of the Russian Federation

December 3, 2018

    President of Russian Federation DECREE OF THE JULY14, 2003 N 774   Issues of the Special Communications and Information Service under the Federal Guard Service of the Russian Federation In accordance with the Federal Law of May 31, 1996 N 61-FZ “On Defense” I decree: Approve the attached Provision on the Special Communication … More #BSG Issues of the Special Communications and Information Service under the Federal Guard Service of the Russian Federation

#BSG Columns by Maria Butina #MariaButina “It may take the election of a Republican to the White House in 2016 to improve relations between the Russian Federation and the United States.” The National Interest 2015

October 30, 2018

“It may take the election of a Republican to the White House in 2016 to improve relations between the Russian Federation and the United States.” by Maria Butina  It may take the election of a Republican to the White House in 2016 to improve relations between the Russian Federation and the United States. As improbable … More #BSG Columns by Maria Butina #MariaButina “It may take the election of a Republican to the White House in 2016 to improve relations between the Russian Federation and the United States.” The National Interest 2015

#BSG SIVUCH – guided missile air cushion ship is designed to destroy enemy surface ships, fast attack craft, and transports in all water areas of closed sea theatres of operation and in short-range zone of open seas, when operating autonomously or as a flagship of uniform/mixed naval groups

October 24, 2018

Sivuch Mission The Project 1239 Sivuch guided missile air cushion ship is designed to destroy enemy surface ships, fast attack craft, and transports in all water areas of closed sea theatres of operation and in short-range zone of open seas, when operating autonomously or as a flagship of uniform/mixed naval groups. Features Thanks to its … More #BSG SIVUCH – guided missile air cushion ship is designed to destroy enemy surface ships, fast attack craft, and transports in all water areas of closed sea theatres of operation and in short-range zone of open seas, when operating autonomously or as a flagship of uniform/mixed naval groups

#BSG Russia’s The Antey-2500 long-range mobile multichannel air defence missile system (ADMS) is designed to engage current and future tactical and strategic aircraft (including those incorporating STEALTH technology)

October 24, 2018

Antey-2500 Mission The Antey-2500 long-range mobile multichannel air defence missile system (ADMS) is designed to engage current and future tactical and strategic aircraft (including those incorporating STEALTH technology), intermediate ballistic missiles (IRBM), theater ballistic missiles, tactical ballistic missiles (TBM), aeroballistic and cruise missiles as well as airborne early warning and control aircraft, reconnaissance- strike systems … More #BSG Russia’s The Antey-2500 long-range mobile multichannel air defence missile system (ADMS) is designed to engage current and future tactical and strategic aircraft (including those incorporating STEALTH technology)

#BSG Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations Congressional Research Service Update October, 17 2018

October 18, 2018

#BSG Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations Updated October, 17 2018   Summary Following the conflicts in the late 1990s in the countries of the former Yugoslavia, the prospect of membership in the Euro-Atlantic community and the active presence of the United States in the Western Balkans provided a level of stability that allowed most of … More #BSG Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations Congressional Research Service Update October, 17 2018

#BSG U.S. Charges Russian GRU Officers with International Hacking and Related Influence and Disinformation Operations

October 10, 2018

U.S. Charges Russian GRU Officers with International Hacking and Related Influence and Disinformation Operations Conspirators Included a Russian Intelligence “Close Access” Hacking Team that Traveled Abroad to Compromise Computer Networks Used by Anti-Doping and Sporting Officials and Organizations Investigating Russia’s Use of Chemical Weapons A grand jury in the Western District of Pennsylvania has indicted … More #BSG U.S. Charges Russian GRU Officers with International Hacking and Related Influence and Disinformation Operations

#BSG REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CYBER DIGITAL TASK FORCE 2018

October 5, 2018

Every day, criminals and other hackers within the United States and around the world seek to use computers, smart devices, and other chip-enabled technology—as well as the networks that connect them—to victimize American consumers and businesses, or to do our government harm. In this chapter, we describe some of the most prevalent and dangerous types … More #BSG REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CYBER DIGITAL TASK FORCE 2018

#BSG POLICY BLUEPRINT FOR COUNTERING AUTHORITARIAN INTERFERENCE IN DEMOCRACIES 2018 | No.27

October 3, 2018

Executive Summary   In 2014, Russian government operatives began attacking American democracy through a multifaceted operation, a campaign that followed years of similar activity across Europe. A core component of this operation was the Russian government’s aggressive interference in the 2016 presidential election, according to the unanimous conclusion of the U.S. intelligence community. Special Counsel … More #BSG POLICY BLUEPRINT FOR COUNTERING AUTHORITARIAN INTERFERENCE IN DEMOCRACIES 2018 | No.27

#BSG Top Think – Tanks in Central and Eastern Europe

September 29, 2018

  Top Think Tanks in Central and Eastern Europe   1. Carnegie Moscow Center (Russia) 2. Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE) (Poland) 3. Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) (Poland) 4. Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO RAS) (Russia) 5. Razumkov Centre (Ukraine) 6. Centre for Economic and Financial Research (CEFIR) … More #BSG Top Think – Tanks in Central and Eastern Europe

#BSG DOCTRINE INFORMATION SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

September 27, 2018

APPROVED President of the Russian Federation V.Putin September 9, 2000 No. Pr-1895   DOCTRINE INFORMATION SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION The Doctrine of Information Security of the Russian Federation is a set of official views on the goals, objectives, principles and main directions of ensuring the information security of the Russian Federation. This Doctrine serves … More #BSG DOCTRINE INFORMATION SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

#BSG Organization of the Main Intelligence Administration (GRU) Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravlenie (GRU)

September 27, 2018

Organization of the Main Intelligence Administration (GRU) Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravlenie (GRU) The GRU, which is subordinate to the General Staff, is organized into Directorates, Directions, and Sections, which are responsible for the proccurement and processing of intelligence, as well as for supporting activities. First Deputy Director The First Deputy Director of the GRU, a post … More #BSG Organization of the Main Intelligence Administration (GRU) Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravlenie (GRU)

#BSG Expansion of Foreign Intelligence Service HQ (SVR; Former KGB First Main Directorate) Yasenevo, Moscow, Russia 55.584 N, 37.517 E Between 2007 and 2018 Version of 2018-07-27

September 26, 2018

Expansion of Foreign Intelligence Service HQ (SVR; Former KGB First Main Directorate) Yasenevo, Moscow, Russia 55.584 N, 37.517 E Between 2007 and 2018 #BSG

#BSG Two Years of Pawn Storm Examining an Increasingly Relevant Threat

September 18, 2018

Pawn Storm is an active cyber espionage actor group that has been very aggressive and ambitious in recent years. The group’s activities show that foreign and domestic espionage and influence on geopolitics are the group’s main motives, and not financial gain. Its main targets are armed forces, the defense industry, news media, politicians, and dissidents. … More #BSG Two Years of Pawn Storm Examining an Increasingly Relevant Threat

#BSG DOJ OIG RELEASES REPORT ON VARIOUS ACTIONS BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN ADVANCE OF THE 2016 ELECTION June 2018

September 4, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2018 DOJ OIG RELEASES REPORT ON VARIOUS ACTIONS BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN ADVANCE OF THE 2016 ELECTION Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a report examining various actions by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) … More #BSG DOJ OIG RELEASES REPORT ON VARIOUS ACTIONS BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN ADVANCE OF THE 2016 ELECTION June 2018

#BSG Senate Select Committee on Intelligence July 3, 2018 – The Intelligence Community Assessment: Assessing Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent U.S. Elections Summary of Initial Findings

September 4, 2018

The Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) released in January 2017 assessed that Russian activities in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election represented a significant escalation in a long history of Russian attempts to interfere in U.S. domestic politics. This escalation was made possible by cyber-espionage and cyber-driven covert influence operations, conducted as part of a … More #BSG Senate Select Committee on Intelligence July 3, 2018 – The Intelligence Community Assessment: Assessing Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent U.S. Elections Summary of Initial Findings

#BSG – Archive – Nuclear Site in Syria [The site is at 34.514 N, 36.408 E and, based on overhead imagery, appears to have started construction sometime in the interval June 2008 – September 2009.] Version of 2015-04-24

September 2, 2018

Assad’s Secret Evidence Points to Syrian Push for Nuclear Weapons 01/09/2015 09:20 PM By Erich Follath [EXCERPTS] For years, it was thought that Israel had destroyed Syria’s nuclear weapons capability with its 2007 raid on the Kibar complex. Not so. New intelligence suggests that Bashar al-Assad is still trying to built the bomb. And he … More #BSG – Archive – Nuclear Site in Syria [The site is at 34.514 N, 36.408 E and, based on overhead imagery, appears to have started construction sometime in the interval June 2008 – September 2009.] Version of 2015-04-24

#BSG Kosovo: Background and U.S. Relations Vincent L. Morelli Section Research Manager August 13, 2018

August 29, 2018

Summary Following the conflicts in the late 1990s in the countries of the former Yugoslavia (Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Slovenia), the prospect of membership in the Euro-Atlantic community, and the active presence of the United States in the region referred to as the Western Balkans, provided a level of stability that allowed … More #BSG Kosovo: Background and U.S. Relations Vincent L. Morelli Section Research Manager August 13, 2018

#BSG Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations Vincent L. Morelli Section Research Manager August 7, 2018

August 29, 2018

Summary Following the conflicts in the late 1990s in the countries of the former Yugoslavia, the prospect of membership in the Euro-Atlantic community and the active presence of the United States in the Western Balkan region provided a level of stability that allowed most of the countries of the region to pursue reform and adopt … More #BSG Serbia: Background and U.S. Relations Vincent L. Morelli Section Research Manager August 7, 2018

#BSG Paul Manafort and “Party of Regions” Ukraine

August 28, 2018

Publicly, the “regionalists” are permanently associated with the voter with Russia, so they avoid talking about cooperation with the Americans. In informal conversations, both opponents of the party and its supporters willingly demonize both the identities of foreigners and the methods of their work. Meanwhile, representatives of companies serving in the parliamentary elections in the … More #BSG Paul Manafort and “Party of Regions” Ukraine

#BSG Russian New Generation Warfare – Handbook 🇺🇸 🇷🇺 / Asymmetric Warfare Group

August 21, 2018

  (U)Foreword (U) As the American Army fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, it became the best tactical level counter insurgency force of the modern era. America’s enemies, however, did not rest. Russia observed the transformation of the American Army and began a transformation of their own. This new military barely resembles its former Soviet self. … More #BSG Russian New Generation Warfare – Handbook 🇺🇸 🇷🇺 / Asymmetric Warfare Group

#BSG Russia Special Forces of the GRU: history, structure, main tasks 🇷🇺 #GRU

August 14, 2018

Special Forces of the GRU: history, structure, main tasks 1.GRU 2.Structure and composition of the GRU Spetsnaz 3.Preparation and arming of the GRU spetsnaz Special Forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff RF Armed Force can be safely called the most popular military units in Russia. About the special forces of the … More #BSG Russia Special Forces of the GRU: history, structure, main tasks 🇷🇺 #GRU

#BSG Bataille-Contract / Wagner Group (2.5 thousandth fighters) – Reform How the new law can legalize Russian mercenaries The government proposes to enter short-term contracts for the military. This is necessary to fight terrorists outside of Russia

July 31, 2018

Bataille-contract Reform How the new law can legalize Russian mercenaries The government proposes to enter short-term contracts for the military. This is necessary to fight terrorists outside of Russia, the bill says. The project will help legalize Wagner’s PMC, experts say Government in connection with the “change of the military-political situation” made in the State … More #BSG Bataille-Contract / Wagner Group (2.5 thousandth fighters) – Reform How the new law can legalize Russian mercenaries The government proposes to enter short-term contracts for the military. This is necessary to fight terrorists outside of Russia

#BSG Analysis of Zebrocy, the first stage malware of the Fancy Bear group #FancyBear

July 26, 2018

Analysis of Zebrocy, the first stage malware of the Fancy Bear group Sednit, also known as APT28, Fancy Bear, Sofacy or STRONTIUM – a group of intruders working since 2004, and maybe even earlier, the main purpose of which is stealing confidential information from selected objects. Approximately from the end of 2015, we are witnessing … More #BSG Analysis of Zebrocy, the first stage malware of the Fancy Bear group #FancyBear

#BSG Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Torshin sent an assistant to Trump’s headquarters and what he did in Taganskaya OPG

July 23, 2018

It’s not just Maria: how the Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Torshin sent an assistant to Trump’s headquarters and what he did in Taganskaya OPG July 15 in the US was arrested Mary Butina, assistant deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia and ex-senator Alexander Torshin. On Wednesday, the Grand Jury charged her … More #BSG Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Torshin sent an assistant to Trump’s headquarters and what he did in Taganskaya OPG

World inequality report 2018

July 21, 2018

WID.world fellows: The report ultimately relies on the data collection, production and harmonization work carried out by more than a hundred WID.world fellows located over five continents and contributing to the World Wealth and Income Database (visit http://www.wid.world/team for more information). Analyses presented in the report reflect the views of the report’s editors and not … More World inequality report 2018

MDAA Alert: Back to the Future July 19, 2018

July 19, 2018

MDAA Alert: Back to the Future July 19, 2018 Follow and Support MDAA        MDAA Alert: Back to the Future July 19, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin at the press conference on the Helsinki Summit on July 16, 2018. Dear Members and Friends, 1980’s Russian fears and insecurity have serendipitously resurfaced earlier this week on the … More MDAA Alert: Back to the Future July 19, 2018

#BSG Maria Butina – Rand Paul – Hope the USA

July 18, 2018

Hope the USA https://butina.livejournal.com/954142.html The new leader of the race is Terra America.The son of the leader of American libertarians Ron Paul Rand Paul becomes the new favorite for the presidential post in the US from the Republican Party in 2016, ahead of the rating of the main competitor from the Democrats – Hillary Clinton.Paul’s … More #BSG Maria Butina – Rand Paul – Hope the USA

#BSG Maria Butina – National Interest: Republican President will reconcile the US and Russia

July 18, 2018

National Interest: Republican President will reconcile the US and Russia Recently I wrote a short article about the future of Russian-American relations for The National Interest. Today, accidentally and with surprise, she found it translated into Russian on RT. The text of the Russian translation from RT is given in full, the original is available … More #BSG Maria Butina – National Interest: Republican President will reconcile the US and Russia

#BSG Maria Butina – The End of Russian Unofficial Diplomatic Missions in the US and Europe

July 18, 2018

The End of Russian Unofficial Diplomatic Missions in the US and Europe As it became known to Gazeta.Ru , the New York Institute of Democracy and Cooperation, headed by political scientist Andranik Mihranian, is closing, and he himself is returning to Moscow. The organization of the same name in Paris, run by historian and social … More #BSG Maria Butina – The End of Russian Unofficial Diplomatic Missions in the US and Europe

#BSG ASPECTS OF LEGAL REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS OF SUBJECTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

June 27, 2018

ASPECTS OF LEGAL REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS OF SUBJECTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS OF SUBJECTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION V.Yu. VARLAMOV, K.D. GASNIKOV V.Yu. Varlamov, a lawyer. K.D. Gasnikov, a lawyer. The constitutions of the majority of the federal countries of the world allow for the implementation … More #BSG ASPECTS OF LEGAL REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS OF SUBJECTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

#BSG According to Konstantin Kilimnik this plan provides peace – “Return of Viktor Yanukovych to Ukraine, as a regional leader in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions” – February 23, 2017, 05:35

June 24, 2018

According to Konstantin Kilimnik this plan provides peace – “Return of Viktor Yanukovych to Ukraine, as a regional leader in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions” February 23, 2017, 05:35   “Right-hand” of Manafort told details of the plan allegedly solving the conflict in Ukraine. Konstantin Kilimnik reported that he informed former head of the election … More #BSG According to Konstantin Kilimnik this plan provides peace – “Return of Viktor Yanukovych to Ukraine, as a regional leader in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions” – February 23, 2017, 05:35

#BSG From “Improving Russia’s Image” in the West to “Russia’s Control of the West Populist Movement” Natalia Morar (The New Times) article from 2009 throws the light on “The Rise of Putin”

June 18, 2018

03.16.2009 The Kremlin is leading the marathon. Taxpayers’ money goes to Western PR people How much PR for the people? Natalia Morar Russia’s bad relations with the West literally hit the pockets of Russian taxpayers. Every new promise to send a doctor to some company or a proposal to circumcise in Moscow, as well as … More #BSG From “Improving Russia’s Image” in the West to “Russia’s Control of the West Populist Movement” Natalia Morar (The New Times) article from 2009 throws the light on “The Rise of Putin”

Gennady Vostretsov aka. Henry Greenberg, aka. Gennady Arzhanik, aka. Henry Oknyansky an international fraudster back in 2002 was caught stealing almost 3 million dollars

June 18, 2018

During the examination of the detainee’s apartment, the detectives found passports for the names of Vostretsov, Arzhannik and Ochnyansky, several dozen plastic cards of various banks in the world, and a press card accredited to the Russian Foreign Ministry, which allowed Mr. Vostretsov to move around the city without hindrance. – kommersant Henry Greenberg, 59, … More Gennady Vostretsov aka. Henry Greenberg, aka. Gennady Arzhanik, aka. Henry Oknyansky an international fraudster back in 2002 was caught stealing almost 3 million dollars

#BSG Sofacy turns eastwards – Sofacy (aka APT28, Fancy Bear and Tsar Team) is a highly active and prolific cyber-espionage group.

May 24, 2018

Sofacy (aka APT28, Fancy Bear and Tsar Team) is a highly active and prolific cyber-espionage group. Overview of Sofacy activities in 2017, revealing a gradual moved away from NATO-related targets at the start of 2017, towards targets in the Middle East, Central Asia and beyond.  Sofacy uses spear-phishing and watering-hole attacks to steal information, including account … More #BSG Sofacy turns eastwards – Sofacy (aka APT28, Fancy Bear and Tsar Team) is a highly active and prolific cyber-espionage group.

#BSG OKNO-Space Surveillance

December 24, 2017

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Russia-to-deploy-new-systems-to-detect-space-objects/articleshow/45186907.cms Russia to deploy new systems to detect space objects IANS | Nov 18, 2014, 09.16AM IST MOSCOW: Russia will deploy dozens of new-generation early warning stations by 2018 to detect space objects such as debris and meteorites, Russia’s Aerospace Defence Forces (VKO) said on Monday. New Okno (meaning Window) optoelectronic space surveillance systems have … More #BSG OKNO-Space Surveillance