Category Archives: Russia

On This Day — Former FSB Officer Alexander Litvinenko Dies (November 23 2006) [2020]

Posted on November 23, 2020 by L

“The evidence suggests that the only credible explanation is, in one way or another, that the Russian state is involved in Litvinenko’s murder.” Scotland Yard lawyer — Court hearing in London (2015)   November 23 2020 — On November 1st 2006, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aleksandr Litvinenko, Russia, UK | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New York Times Hiring Moscow Correspondent [Job description]

Posted on November 22, 2020 by L

“Nobody reading this could have any doubt about what the editors of the New York Times expect of candidates for this post. Objective, balanced coverage of Russian realities is clearly not a priority. The chosen correspondent is to look at … Continue reading →

Posted in Russia | Tagged , | Leave a comment

One Year Ago — Former Norway Border Inspector Frode Berg Is Released In Spy Swap [November 15 2019]

Posted on November 15, 2020 by L

“The time spent in prison has been a large burden for Frode Berg and his family. We are happy that he can now be reunited with his family.”  Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg November 15 2020 — On November 15 … Continue reading →

Posted in Norway, Russia | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Spy Quotes — Leon Theremin & “The Thing”

Posted on October 23, 2020 by L

“Theremin did some of his best scientific work while imprisoned by one of the most repressive regimes of the 20th century. This brilliant scientist crossed path with the CIA more than once — to our detriment.” Benjamin R. Fisher — … Continue reading →

Posted in CIA, Russia, Theremin | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

60 Years Ago — U.S. Ambassador to the UN Henry Cabot Lodge unveiled ‘The Thing’ [Compromise of the Great Seal] (May 26 1960) 

Posted on May 27, 2020 by L

“#OTD in 1960 during a UN Security Council meeting, then-U.S. Ambassador to the UN Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. stunned the world when he revealed a covert listening device in a wooden carving of the U.S. Great Seal gifted to the … Continue reading →

Posted in CIA, Russia, Theremin | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Three Years Ago — Russiagate Intel Report Suspiciously Anachronistic

Posted on January 8, 2020 by L

“The newly-released intelligence report describing Russia’s efforts to undermine the US election is a brick short of a load.” General Michael Hayden — Former head of the CIA and National Security Agency (January 7 2017) “The weight of evidence for … Continue reading →

Posted in CIA, CIA Director, DNC & Podesta Leaks, FBI, GRU, Michael Hayden, NSA, Putin, Russia, Trump | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Three Years Ago — President Obama Announces Sanctions Against Russia For Elections Interference (December 29 2016)

Posted on December 30, 2019 by L

“I have issued an executive order that provides additional authority for responding to certain cyber activity that seeks to interfere with or undermine our election processes and institutions, or those of our allies or partners. Using this new authority, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Russia | Tagged | Leave a comment

On This Day — Former FSB Officer Alexander Litvinenko Dies (November 23 2006) [2019]

Posted on November 23, 2019 by L

“The evidence suggests that the only credible explanation is, in one way or another, that the Russian state is involved in Litvinenko’s murder.” Scotland Yard lawyer — Court hearing in London (2015) On November 1st 2006, Litvinenko suddenly fell ill and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aleksandr Litvinenko, Russia, UK | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Norway & Russia — Former Border Inspector Behind Bars in Moscow on Charges of Espionage [UPDATE XV : Frode Berg Is Released In Spy Swap]

Posted on November 15, 2019 by L

“Frode must come home, and Norwegian authorities must do what they can to get him out. It is not a good signal when such a positive and distinguished bridge-builder like Frode is arrested, it is not a good sign.” Kirkenes … Continue reading →

Posted in Norway, Russia | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Norway & Russia — Former Border Inspector Behind Bars in Moscow on Charges of Espionage [UPDATE XIV : Lithuania President Pardons 2 Russian Spies]

Posted on November 15, 2019 by L

“Frode must come home, and Norwegian authorities must do what they can to get him out. It is not a good signal when such a positive and distinguished bridge-builder like Frode is arrested, it is not a good sign.” Kirkenes … Continue reading →

Posted in Norway, Russia | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment