Kremlin File's Week in Review
Top stories for the week of February 26th
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Show Notes:
Canada joins a slowly growing list of being open to sending non-combat troops to Ukraine… Dutch, Estonian, and Lithuanian governments said they were not opposed while many other European countries rejected the idea. This follows Macron’s proposal earlier in the week
With Navalny’s funeral, Putin demanded that the FSB prevent a rebellion over Navalny's death. “Navalny’s funeral is a stress test for the Russian authorities. This topic was one of the most important at meetings involving Kremlin officials, FSB generals, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs,” a senior Russian official told The Moscow Times.
The Kremlin’s officials in Transnistria appealed to Russia for “protection” but stopped short of asking to officially join Russia.
We have heard a lot of saber rattling from Russia this week about using nuclear weapons. They spent the better part of the week reminding the West that they have nuclear weapons and leaked “secret classified docs” as part of their fear-mongering operation.
As things continue to heat up in the Middle East and Houthis increase their attacks against US targets, the Yemeni PM arrived in Moscow earlier this week following a Russian delegation visiting Yemen 10 days prior. Via RIA Novosti (Russian state media).
Sweden will cut financial support to the branch of the Russian Orthodox Church due to suspicions of espionage. Background on the Russian Orthodox Church
The Insider investigation provides more evidence that Jan Marsalek, former COO of Wirecard who fled to Russia in 2020, was a GRU agent. Last year, the WSJ came out with a detailed investigation into Marsalek and his assistance to the terrorist Wagner group to fund covert operations.
Johnson to Voice of America: The House of Representatives will consider aid to Ukraine as soon as the US budget is resolved.
VESELKA: THE RAINBOW ON THE CORNER AT THE CENTER OF THE WORLD (106 min) from writer/director Michael Fiore spotlights New York City's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka. For 70 years, it is best known for its borscht and varenyky, but it has become a beacon of hope for Ukraine. As the second-generation owner Tom Birchard reluctantly retires after 54 years, his son Jason faces the pressures of stepping into his father’s shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff. Narrated by David Duchovny.
DFR Lab report: Undermining Ukraine: How Russia widened its global information war in 2023
10. An organized crime group that stole millions in orders for the Ministry of Defense was discovered at the Military Space Academy.