Our thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine and all those allies already involved in the historic events happening in Europe right now, including our media colleagues who are doing incredible work reporting from Ukraine to share what’s happening with the world.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy is telling EU leaders that this may be the last time they see him alive.
The EU has approved a second round of sanctions on Moscow as Putin urges the Ukrainian military to surrender. And Moscow says its open to negotiations with Ukraine
This comes as the Russian military meets with stiff resistance in parts of Ukraine.
Let's get to the rest of today's report.
Today’s news cycle is once again dominated by the crisis in Europe with announcements of major western sanctions against Russia amid news that Russia is evacuating its diplomatic staff from Ukraine while all signs appear pointed towards a further escalation.
There is a lot in today’s report and things are very fast moving right now. Let’s get to it.
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Media outlets around the world are showing scenes of Russian military units being moved into Eastern Ukraine this morning and while the US has so far stopped short of calling the moves an invasion, we are starting to get a glimpse of what immediate actions the US and EU are taking in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the breakaway Ukrainian provinces following his televised speech. We’ve got a lot more to tell you about today. Let’s get to the rest of today’s headlines.
In today's report Russia President Vladimir Putin held a televised press conference today as the Russian Security Council meets to discuss the situation in Ukraine. At the conference Putin said "It is clear that the Minsk measures aren't going to be implemented". There's a lot more in today's report, let's get to it.
Today's report is again dominated by news from the Russia-Ukraine crisis with media and the State Department confirming reports that Russia has expelled the #2 US diplomat in Moscow, while senior US officials are signaling publicly that escalation of hostilities is imminent.
Topping today’s Open Source report: President Biden warns Putin in a televised address while US and NATO officials say they see no evidence of a Russian troop withdrawal but instead say Moscow is sending more troops to the Ukraine region.
Today’s report has conflicting accounts of what’s happening in Eastern Europe with Russian officials claiming that some troops are pulling back to their bases following exercises in Belarus, but NATO and US officials saying they don’t see actual evidence on the ground to back up those claims.
It’s Friday, February 11, 2022 and today’s top story is a warning from President Biden for US citizens to get out of Ukraine. In an interview with NBC News, the President warned Americans inside the country that the US will not be able to evacuate them if Russian troops invade the country. NBC’s Lester Holt asked the President whether there would be a scenario where he would send troops to rescue Americans who were fleeing the country and the President responded, “There’s not. That's a world war when Americans and Russia start shooting at one another.” In an advisory issued on Thursday, the US State Department said the warning to evacuate was due to “increased threats of Russian military action” in Ukraine. Russia denies is planning an invasion, despite a consistent build-up of troops along the Ukraine border.
In today’s report…… A flurry of diplomatic efforts underway to stave off war in Ukraine amid a continued Russian troop buildup in Belarus and new US deployments to Poland. Iran draws a red line in nuclear negotiations this week and UN says North Korea’s nuclear program grows stronger. Pakistani security forces battle insurgents and US CENTCOM commander visits UAE to demonstrate US support. It’s a big news day and your best chance of keeping up with the fast paced and rapidly changing global security news cycle is right here with The Cipher Brief.
And, before we move on I’d like to say a special welcome to our newest Cipher Brief Expert John Edwards. John retired from the CIA in September of 2021 where he last served as the CIA’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer.
It’s February 4, 2022, and we’re following major cyber stories and Ukraine developments.
US intelligence warns Russia may fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces to justify an invasion. Oil terminals across Europe suffer cyberattacks. Another Israeli surveillance firm has been found exploiting iPhone vulnerabilities. And Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. These stories and more in today’s episode of The Cipher Brief Open Source Podcast.
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