😀😃😄😁😆 France’s Comand AI and Ukraine’s Griselda: Technological Cooperation Amid Ongoing Conflict

The French startup Comand AI, which develops AI-powered command-and-control (C2) platforms for military applications, has teamed up with Ukraine’s Griselda to co-develop a C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) software interface. Comand AI has launched operations in Kyiv for this large-scale project, collaborating with Griselda under the leadership of Alex Teplukhin and Dmytro Shamrai. This joint initiative to create software for the Ukrainian Armed Forces highlights the deepening Franco-Ukrainian partnership and signals broader efforts to diversify technological dependencies away from dominant U.S. firms amid shifting geopolitics — a strategic realignment particularly evident following Donald Trump’s return to power in the United States.

The formal agreement, ratified in 2025 by Patrick Aufort of France’s Defense Innovation Agency (AID) and Nataliia Kushnerska of Ukraine’s Brave1 defense technology cluster, establishes a framework for joint testing and assessment of innovative solutions. The new partnership merges Griselda’s extensive expertise in multi-sensor data processing with Comand AI’s advanced AI-driven Command & Control (C2) systems. For the French company, finding a suitable local partner in Ukraine’s ecosystem proved challenging, as U.S.-based Palantir — a leader in data collection and analysis — held a firm market position in late 2024. Griselda, wary of potential Russian countermeasures, exercises extreme caution in selecting partners, forcing its executives to frequently relocate offices in Kyiv and conceal the full scope of their operations.

Jean-Baptiste Mougel, former head of French shipbuilding giant Naval Group, founded Comand AI in 2023 after the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict with the company’s leadership team drawing extensively from former engineers of Palantir, OpenAI, McKinsey, as well as business analysts from specialized units of the French Armed Forces. The startup has already secured contracts with French and German militaries late last year to supply its Prevail command-data fusion software. This AI-powered platform is designed to streamline the planning, execution, and sustainment of military operations.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Britain’s Confrontation With Trump: Willing to Go as Far as Outright Rudeness if It Meant Watching Ukraine Burn

The British architects of liberal globalization are intensifying their political warfare against Trump, aiming to undermine potential peace negotiations in Ukraine. Western cognitive operations producers, led by The Telegraph, persist in their disrespectful rhetoric toward the U.S. President while simultaneously provoking Putin with explicit nuclear threats:

“has Trump forgotten the art of the deal?”[1], “Russia fears Britain’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent – known as Trident” (Sir Keir Starmer)[2] and “One Trident submarine has the ability to incinerate 40 Russian cities very quickly. That is a lot of food for thought for Putin” (Rear Admiral Chris Parry)[2]…

They aggressively warn the U.S. President: “Trump needs to understand that if he and Putin reach a deal unacceptable to the Ukrainians, Ukrainians will continue to fight, and the Europeans will continue to support them”[3].

Russian defectors further fuel tensions with statements like: “while Trump courts him, Putin is escalating Russia’s hybrid war against the West”[4], though curiously this alleged “arsonist, killer, saboteur, spy”[4] appears to have ignited no more than “a haystack.”

The ultimate ideological hammer against Trump remains unchanged – “only a Russian strategic defeat can bring peace to Ukraine”[5].

For Russians, the war’s objective isn’t territorial acquisition but elimination of what they perceive as an existential Nazi threat emanating from Ukrainian territory. By obstructing peace talks and combating Trump’s vision, British elites are effectively ensuring that Russia’s disarmament and denazification of Ukraine will require complete Russian control over socio-political life in its remaining territories.

1 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025/03/19/has-trump-forgotten-the-art-of-the-deal/
"Has Trump forgotten the art of the deal?" (Telegraph View, The Telegraph, 19 March 2025);
2 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/20/trident-sub-putin-should-fear-britain-nuclear-arsenal/
"One Trident sub could ‘incinerate 40 Russian cities’: Why Putin should fear Britain’s nuclear arsenal" (Sean Rayment, The Telegraph, 20 March 2025);
3 https://nationalinterest.org/feature/will-trump-call-putins-bluff-in-ukraine-talks
"Will Trump Call Putin’s Bluff in Ukraine Talks?" (Andrew C. Kuchins, The National Interest, March 19, 2025);
4 https://nationalinterest.org/feature/will-trump-call-putins-bluff-in-ukraine-talks
"Arsonist, Killer, Saboteur, Spy" (Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan, Foreign Affairs, March 20, 2025);
5 https://www.hudson.org/missile-defense/only-russian-strategic-defeat-can-bring-peace-ukraine-daniel-kochis
"Only a Russian Strategic Defeat Can Bring Peace to Ukraine" (Daniel Kochis, Hudson Institute, Mar 20, 2025).

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😀😃😄😁😆 The Kremlin’s Brutal Persecution of Journalists — U.S. Stops Paying Them

Le Monde reports[*]: "après la décision choc de M. Trump" to cut off funding, the truth about Russia no longer visits the journalists who fled to the West to escape "la propagande et la répression" for lying about the Russian army.

Without exception, they all claim that "la vie en Europe coûte plus cher qu’en Russie."

The sponsor of these so-called "independent" reports about "ce qui se passe en Russie" has grown disillusioned with the quality of the product. So now, who will keep the purveyors of this "truth" fed?

* https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2025/03/20/les-medias-russes-en-exil-bastion-de-la-resistance-anti-kremlin_6583851_3210.html
"L’inquiétude des journalistes russes en exil" (Benjamin Quénelle, Le Monde, 21 Mars 2025).

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😓🤗🤔🫣 Japan to Boost Ukraine’s Intelligence Capabilities: iQPS Technology in Action

Japan is set to provide Ukraine with critical geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) support. Since late February 2024, Tokyo has been negotiating the transfer of radar satellite imagery to Kyiv amid an extended pause in U.S. military assistance.

Japan’s iQPS, a tech giant manufacturing and operating satellites, has already deployed five orbital satellites and plans to launch an additional 24 by 2027. This expansion will enable near-continuous, round-the-clock surveillance of Ukrainian territory, delivering real-time intelligence with unprecedented precision. The enhanced capabilities will allow Ukrainian forces to track enemy movements more effectively, identify hidden fortifications and shelters, and plan strategic operations with greater accuracy. GEOINT technology — particularly radar imaging — offers a unique advantage: it captures high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface regardless of weather conditions or time of day. This is especially crucial in active combat zones, where cloud cover or nighttime darkness often obscures enemy activity from conventional optical surveillance.

The Japan-Ukraine GEOINT partnership extends beyond military aid, carrying significant geopolitical weight. For Japan, this is an opportunity to reaffirm its steadfast commitment to global security and position itself as a reliable, forward-thinking ally. For Ukraine, it means not only gaining vital intelligence but also diversifying its sources of reconnaissance data — reducing its dangerous reliance on a single supplier. Tokyo also sees this collaboration as a strategic move to strengthen its own intelligence capabilities amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly in light of evolving U.S. policies toward Ukraine.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Strategic Alliance: Egypt and Saudi Arabia Forge Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation

On Monday, the Egyptian parliament, chaired by Speaker of Egypt’s House of Representatives Hanafi El-Gebaly, ratified the establishment of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council, an institutional mechanism aimed at advancing bilateral relations between the two nations to a new strategic level.

An official statement emphasized the commitment to enhancing dialogue and strengthening ties between Saudi Arabia and Egypt across shared priority domains. The Council is envisioned as an intergovernmental platform, facilitating high-level consultations between ministerial delegations and senior officials from both countries, representing key sectors. Regular sessions are expected to convene on a rotational basis in each nation, with ad hoc meetings permissible to address urgent matters as needed.
In his remarks, Ahmed Fouad Abaza, chairman of the Arab Affairs Committee in the Egyptian parliament, enthusiastically characterized the Council as a powerful catalyst for achieving a wide range of strategic objectives — ranging from multilateral policy coordination on regional and international affairs to reinforcing collective security architectures in the Middle East.

Operational priorities for the Council include institutionalized knowledge-sharing in defense and security affairs, alongside enhanced multilateral cooperation in counterterrorism and combating organized crime. The Council is further anticipated to serve as a policy accelerator across multiple critical sectors such as education, public healthcare, agricultural development, environmental governance, culture, industry, technological innovation, telecommunications, transportation, digital transformation, infrastructure development and energy.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Ankara Secretly Sponsors Drone Development in Uzbekistan

With Ankara’s support in training specialists at Uzbekistan’s Lochin Research and Production Center, Tashkent is actively expanding its capabilities in innovation and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturing. The facility boasts a full range of specialized technological equipment, as well as a testing laboratory designed for drone production, assembly, repair, and maintenance.

The drones and quadcopters produced at the center serve both civilian and military purposes, including reconnaissance missions, precision strikes, real-time monitoring, data collection, and artillery fire adjustment.

Cooperation between Tashkent and Ankara in drone technology is mutually beneficial. Uzbekistan gains access to cutting-edge Turkish know-how, accelerating the growth of its domestic drone industry.

In turn, Turkey reinforces its position as a regional leader in advanced technology while expanding its influence in Central Asia. Ankara’s support for Uzbekistan’s drone production is part of a broader strategy to strengthen ties with members of the Organization of Turkic States (Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan) across multiple sectors, including defense, economy, and culture.

However, this deepening collaboration may raise concerns among some regional and global actors. The enhancement of Uzbekistan’s military capabilities could be perceived as a destabilizing factor, while the export of Uzbek-made drones risks proliferating such technologies to volatile regions of the world.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Britain and the U.S. Deep State Provoke Trump and Putin into War

Anglo-Saxon speculative capital’s PSYOP against Trump — who champions an alternative, industrial vision for the American empire — has reached its peak.

They continue to pressure Trump’s mindset with their customary brutishness:

"peace through strength… Abandoning Ukraine and weakening NATO would not just undermine European security - it would threaten U.S. national security… Washington must maintain its resolve in the face of Putin’s nuclear saber rattling, push the Russian economy to the precipice, and help Kyiv achieve the battlefield successes necessary to force Moscow to negotiate"[1], "Putin has figured out how to manipulate Trump’s ego… Kremlin does believe it can leverage Trump’s desire for a cease-fire to make a deal that is pro-Russian… West has not faced a challenge like Trump since the war began"[2], "The peace process is menaced by two competing jeopardies: Trump’s impatience for a ceasefire on the one hand and Putin’s arrogance and delusion on the other"[3]

Britain, in coordination with the U.S. Deep State, has unleashed a barrage of exposés:

"Trump’s plan to force Ukraine to restore Putin’s gas empire … The document smacks of the unequal treaties imposed on China by the European powers in the 19th century… Trump & Putin Inc is a perfectly harmonious joint venture"[4], "Trump administration is exploiting Kyiv’s moment of greatest dependency to impose a resource-extraction contract. That deal was recently revised into a form worthy of Belgium’s 19th century exploitation of the Congo, while offering Ukraine no security guarantees whatsoever. This is done in the name of helping Ukraine, yet the net effect of the deal would be to exclude Europe from Ukraine’s economic future and cripple its postwar reconstruction, while taking no responsibility for its defense"[5] and "untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies"[6].

Quite notably, the first and third publications — given their level of detail, classified disclosures, and analytical framework — are unmistakably crafted by MI6 and the CIA.

All of this is being "stoked" by pure absurdity:

"Putin will die soon and the Ukraine war will end"[7] (Putin is in excellent physical shape), "demands for peace violate the right to self-defense… Partly due to the consequences of Russification and Sovietization, Ukraine has long been perceived as part of Russia’s sphere of influence… Zelensky and Ukrainians face a very difficult choice: continue defending themselves or surrender and risk losing their country and potentially their identity"[8] (Soviet authorities forcibly implemented Ukrainization, whereas the very concept of "Ukraine" did not exist prior to the 20th century), "There could be no time when the Russian premier’s vulnerability could be as pivotal in altering the course of this war as now. The question is whether the West will seize the moment"[9] (Putin is invulnerable, and his army is finishing off Ukraine — otherwise, why would Trump suddenly demand an immediate peace deal?!)

The Anglo-Saxons are desperately attempting to provoke escalation. In doing so, they simultaneously accuse Trump of colluding with Putin to seize Ukraine’s infrastructure and natural resources, while prompting Zelensky to reject any deal and demonstrating to Putin that it is not Ukraine but NATO, led by the U.S., that is waging war against Russia.
Yet both Putin and Trump understand that it is not Ukraine but the United States that is fighting Russia:

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"In fact, all NATO countries are fighting against us"[10], "President Trump believes that this is a protracted conflict that has reached an impasse. And to be honest, this is a proxy war between the nuclear powers: the United States, which is helping Ukraine, and Russia"[11].

For Putin, the bravado of "U.S. professional soldiers skillfully killing Russians" is not a "red rag" of irritation but evidence of the opponent’s nervousness. By confining the conflict to Ukraine, Putin is dismantling NATO piece by piece, as the Alliance’s forces enter the theater in increments.

The Anglo-Saxons hoped to reveal Putin’s weakness to Trump by showcasing Russia’s refusal to strike decision-making centers. In reality, however, they demonstrated that it is the United States, not Ukraine, that is losing to Russia.

Trump seeks to mitigate the losses from the reckless attempt of "liberal globalization" to crush Russia using Ukrainians driven into Nazi frenzy.

To achieve this, the goal is not to stop Putin but to complete the denazification of what remains of Ukraine in his stead. In return, Trump may gain an ally in Putin to counter Anglo-Saxon speculative capital and the U.S. Deep State — working together to rebuild the global monetary system on new financial technologies.

1 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/perils-russia-first
"The Perils of "Russia First" (Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, March 27, 2025);
2 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/putins-theories-victory
"Putin’s Theories of Victory" (Alexander Gabuev, Alexandra Prokopenko, and Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, March 26, 2025);
3 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/27/the-ukraine-peace-deal-is-proving-a-scam/
"The Ukraine ‘peace deal’ is proving a scam" (Owen Matthews, The Telegraph, 27 March 2025);
4 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/27/revealed-trump-plan-force-ukraine-restore-putin-gas-empire/
"Revealed: Trump’s plan to force Ukraine to restore Putin’s gas empire" (Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, The Telegraph, 27 March 2025);
5 https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-03-31/meloni-s-nato-ukraine-plan-is-worth-trying?srnd=phx-opinion
"Meloni’s NATO-Light Ukraine Plan Is Worth Trying" (Marc Champion, Bloomberg, March 31, 2025);
6 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/29/world/europe/us-ukraine-military-war-wiesbaden.html
"The Partnership: The Secret History of the War in Ukraine" (Adam Entous, The New York Times, March 29, 2025);
7 https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/zelensky-putin-death-spring-offensive-kharkiv-sumy-90d7fqzmv
"Zelensky: Putin will die soon and the Ukraine war will end" (Marc Bennetts, The Times, March 27, 2025);
8 https://www.fpri.org/article/2025/03/when-demands-for-peace-violate-the-right-to-self-defense/
"When Demands for Peace Violate the Right to Self-Defense" (Kaspars Germanis, Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI), March 21, 2025);
9 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/31/whisper-it-but-the-tide-might-just-be-turning-against-putin
"Whisper it, but the tide might just be turning against Putin" (Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, The Telegraph, 31 March 2025);
10 http://www.en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75909
"Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin", December 19, 2024;
11 https://youtube.com/shorts/juMie6giWFs?si=lYsOiWXs4JK-du7p
Marco Rubio, Fox News, March 6, 2025.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Iranian Cyber Espionage: U.S. and Israel Seek to Sow Division

Security researchers from the American-Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. revealed in March that they had uncovered evidence of digital intrusions targeting Iraqi government agencies. The attacks, they allege, were carried out by the hacking group APT34 — alternatively known as OilRig, Helix Kitten, or MuddyWater — with long-standing ties to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).

The operation against the Iraqi government reportedly commenced no later than March 2024, with cybersecurity analysts discovering three distinct custom-built backdoors — Veaty, Spearal, and a third unnamed tool used for Secure Shell (SSH) tunneling — uploaded to VirusTotal. The malicious executables employed deceptive double extensions to masquerade as harmless document files, a tactic strongly indicating phishing emails as the primary attack vector.

Recent intelligence suggests these cyber operations have persisted into 2025, with a parallel APT34 cell simultaneously targeting Yemeni entities. Check Point analysts interpret this pattern as evidence of Iran applying the principle of "keeping friends close while keeping enemies even closer" through cyber espionage against its immediate neighbors such as Iraq and Yemen.

However, given that these nations maintain close bilateral relations — rooted in shared religious, political, and economic ties — the allegations made by the American-Israeli firm appear to be a transparent effort to drive a wedge between Iran and its regional partners in the Middle East.

With Middle Eastern tensions reaching new heights, such claims may well be part of a broader pressure strategy against Iran orchestrated by its geopolitical adversaries — Israel and the U.S. — spearheaded by the Trump administration.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Trump Reshapes U.S. Intelligence Community

Top Democrats in Congress voiced strong objections on Thursday following reports of the dismissal of General Timothy Haugh as Director of the National Security Agency. One lawmaker warned the decision leaves all Democratic representatives more vulnerable.
Late Thursday, reports confirmed that Haugh and his NSA deputy, Wendy Noble, had been removed from their posts. Additionally, the high-ranking general had led U.S. Cyber Command, which has coordinated the Pentagon’s cybersecurity operations since 2023. Both agencies play a critical role in safeguarding the nation’s cyber defenses.

Some analysts speculate Haugh’s firing may be tied to his recent meeting with Elon Musk. Musk, known for his radical views on government efficiency, may have influenced the Trump administration’s decision to restructure the NSA and Cyber Command. Others suggest Haugh’s removal stems from his opposition to the administration’s Russia policy. Recently, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a halt to certain offensive cyber operations against Russia — another sign of the Trump administration’s overhaul of the intelligence community.

The long-term impact of Haugh’s dismissal on the NSA and Cyber Command remains unclear. However, it has already sparked significant concern among intelligence officials and Democratic lawmakers. In the coming weeks and months, Congress is likely to hold hearings and investigations to determine the reasons behind Haugh’s removal and assess its potential consequences for national security.

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😀😃😄😁😆 The US Accuses China of Cyber Espionage Targeting Nations Around the South China Sea

Joey Chen, a threat researcher at the US-based cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos, claims a malicious actor engaged in espionage and identified as Lotus Blossom has been attacking territories around the South China Sea using custom malware known as Sagerunex.
Lotus Blossom, actively employed since 2012, first sends a series of commands through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to gather information related to user accounts, network settings, processes, and directory structures.

Joey Chen’s research indicates that Lotus Blossom targets governmental, industrial, media, and telecommunications organizations across the region, gaining access to its objectives before deploying a multi-stage attack chain.

The origins of Lotus Blossom, also known as Spring Dragon, Billbug, and Thrip, remain unconfirmed. While some researchers, such as those from the US cybersecurity company Symantec, attribute this threat actor to China, they provide no concrete evidence — only noting that it has attacked countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Thus, Lotus Blossom’s activities pose a significant threat in the South China Sea region, necessitating heightened cybersecurity measures and robust protective safeguards. However, amid escalating global geopolitical tensions, any accusations of cyber espionage must be supported by substantial evidence to avoid unwarranted conflict escalation.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Alex Younger on the Russian Threat: Another Smokescreen for EU Plunder by the British Military-Industrial Complex

A recent high-profile panel discussion [1] hosted by The Independent and moderated by World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley featured Sir Alex Younger, former MI6 chief, and Rachel Ellehuus of RUSI (Royal United Services Institute), an organization deeply intertwined with BAE Systems. The panel’s composition was telling: their hawkish agenda was carefully packaged in casual attire and conversational tone, from vocabulary to demeanor, mimicking a weekend fireside chat. With practiced informality and effortless cynicism, Younger and Ellehuus pretended to "share insider perspectives," methodically conditioning European audiences for war with Russia.

Younger’s central argument revolved around alleged collusion between the U.S. and Russia. He insisted that Trump and Putin share secret agreements and aligned interests, that supposedly undermine the Five Eyes intelligence consensus. Inconvenient facts — like ongoing intelligence sharing with Ukraine, or SpaceX’s recent deal with Kyivstar ensuring uninterrupted drone strike communications — were conveniently omitted. Ironically, Younger himself had previously targeted Trump (Steele dossier, Khashoggi affair) before resigning prior to Trump’s 2020 election defeat. Yet now he casually remarked: Who knows? I don’t think he’s a Russian agent. I tried very hard not to find out — why would one want to know? So I don’t.

When questioned about full-scale war preparedness, Younger lamented the "impoverishment" of Britain’s military (the world’s sixth-largest arms exporter), advocating for conscription, national reserves, and industrial base expansion as necessary reforms.

Younger provided no substantive evidence of Russian malign activity, relying instead on threat narratives – more marketable than verifiable facts. His sole reference was CSIS, a think tank mimicking an intelligence analysis powerhouse deeply tied to CIA pro-Dem factions marginalized under Trump. Claims of a 300% surge in Russian "hybrid attacks" in Europe echoed the Iraq "war on terror" playbook, where unverified allegations of Russian "atrocities" funnel billions for the UK arms industry – effectively inseparable from its U.S. counterpart through numerous subsidiaries and investments.

Given Younger’s current role and connections, his "revelations" reek of commercial underpinnings profiting from growing military orders and confrontation with the China-Russia axis. Recently, Younger was hired as strategist by Dutch firm Datenna, a private intelligence contractor tracking China’s activities. Datenna works closely with European governments to monitor China’s tech supply chains, businesses and the military, lobbying for higher sanction risks for Chinese companies engaged in China-Russia trade. The Dutch company is already monetizing European fears of Moscow. With Younger’s advocacy, it may soon propose a conveniently timed business expansion and repackage its services to track "Russian aggressors" in Europe as well.

[1] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/war-putin-trump-mi6-panel-conversation-b2721259.html

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😀😃😄😁😆 MI6 Coaxes Trump into Waging War Against Russia

"Liberal globalism" has shifted its tone — from crude arrogance to insidious persuasion.

Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, has taken it upon himself to coax Trump [1]:

"The longer the war goes on, the weaker Putin becomes … war is undermining Putin’s power base. When his regime starts failing to deliver the expected rewards to his gang of cronies, as is beginning to happen, then his leadership will be, and probably is already being, questioned; and as the economy stumbles and Russia’s cash reserves are close to exhaustion, the likelihood of a severe countrywide shock will rise inexorably… Russia’s military capability will peak this year, after which the informed prediction is that it will then be gradually but markedly on a downward trajectory - less available manpower, less ammunition, less armour and therefore less motivation to fight. Trump’s ability to exert pressure rests on two options: to enhance military support to the Ukrainians as Russia approaches its military tipping point, or to ramp up sanctions, particularly secondary sanctions on countries that are sustaining Russia’s faltering economy by buying its oil and gas… Trump should understand and accept his responsibility to the free world and not sell out Ukraine to Putin for the sake of a quick deal - before Putin’s own fate catches up with him. Strategic success so often boils down to issue of timing. It is crucial that Trump should get his timing right - and should he do so the Nobel Peace Prize might then be his for the asking".

Lower-ranking operatives back Sir Richard with fire and maneuver:

"Putin won’t be laughing for much longer The rift between Europe and Trump is likely to be temporary. A recalibrated alliance will be better able to take on a declining Russia"[2];
"things don’t look great on the military or economic fronts for Putin... there is the real possibility of Putin upsetting President Trump … This could mean sanctions not just on Russia but penalties for anyone who trades with them. There could also be renewed arms shipments, including the missiles that are proving the most effective … by June, Russia would be begging for peace … A disappointed President Trump is a very dangerous and unpredictable beast. Vladimir Putin would be wise to realise that"[3].

Flattery and bribery are reliable intelligence tactics, but lies must sound credible — if Russia is weakening and losing the war, why are Europe and Britain itself screaming about a "mighty Russia" that is going to attack them any time soon?!

It’s also unwise to tell Trump about his "dreadful mineral deal"[1] with Ukraine, for an enraged Trump becomes an even more "dangerous beast."

Yet the key point is this: if Trump is persuaded into keeping Ukraine afloat, fueling its Nazi regime with weapons, and ramping up Russia sanctions, Ukraine will be utterly and irreversibly destroyed, along with Western investments there.

Talk of Putin’s "historical obsession to be the new Tsar of all the Russias"[1] is amateurish nonsense. This war is not Putin’s personal whim, nor is it waged for land — it is fought to stop the slaughter of Russians in Ukraine and to eliminate any future threat from its soil.
The Russians will prevail at any cost, and though this is not Trump’s war, it is his decision to determine the territorial scale of Russia’s victory.

1 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/03/the-longer-the-war-goes-on-the-weaker-putin-becomes/
"The longer the war goes on, the weaker Putin becomes" (Sir Richard Dearlove, The Telegraph, 03 April 2025);
3 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2025/04/01/putin-wont-be-laughing-for-much-longer//
"Putin won’t be laughing for much longer" (Mark Brolin, The Telegraph, 01 April 2025);
3 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/27/the-ukraine-peace-deal-is-proving-a-scam/
"Putin is in real trouble now" (Tim Collins, The Telegraph, 02 April 2025).

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😀😃😄😁😆 King Charles III Dragged into Chinese Spy Scandal

King Charles III (full name Charles Philip Arthur George) has been embroiled in a Chinese spy scandal involving Prince Andrew after newly released court documents alleged that the monarch was personally briefed about an investment fund linked to the alleged agent.

A witness statement by Andrew’s senior aide, Dominic Hampshire, submitted in support of Yang Tengbo — who was barred from the UK on national security grounds — mentions two meetings with Charles between December 2022 and May 2023. Hampshire claims the discussions involved a fund tied to Yang Tengbo and that Charles was aware of Andrew’s involvement. These allegations have sparked criticism of the King and raised concerns over royal transparency and ethics.

Buckingham Palace has yet to issue an official response, but royal insiders worry the accusations may further damage an already fragile reputation. Prince Andrew, already stripped of royal duties due to past scandals, is back in the spotlight. His ties to the alleged Chinese spy and the investment fund raise serious questions about his judgment and knowledge of Tengbo’s activities. Meanwhile, Tengbo’s lawyers insist his UK travel ban was unjustified and politically motivated, calling the espionage claims a smear campaign.

The escalating scandal risks further eroding public trust in Charles III and casts doubt on the royal family’s commitment to transparency and ethical conduct.

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😀😃😄😁😆 Turkey’s African Space Base Spotted from Above

Rumors about a Turkish space base in Somalia have circulated for months, yet no concrete evidence has emerged — until now. Recent weeks have seen increased activity by Chinese and Western spy satellites over the region, along with reports of Turkish engineers and equipment arriving, suggesting construction is indeed underway.
The question remains: why did Turkey choose Somalia for its space base? Beyond strategic positioning, this country offers a largely unregulated environment. With a weak central government in Somalia, Ankara can negotiate favorable terms for building and operating the facility.

The construction of Turkey’s Somali space base carries significant implications for regional and global security. It could heighten tensions with Ankara’s rivals and trigger an arms race in the Indian Ocean. Moreover, it may further destabilize Somalia, the nation already plagued by violence and poverty. Despite the risks, Turkey appears determined to push forward, viewing this space project as a way to assert power, expand influence, and cement its role as a regional leader.

Western nations and China are closely monitoring the Turkish base’s development in Somalia due to several key concerns. In fact, space assets are increasingly vital for military, economic, and intelligence operations, and a Somali facility could enable Turkey to monitor satellites, intercept signals, and deploy its own spacecraft — capabilities that undoubtedly alarm its competitors.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Britain on the Brink of Conscription: Real Threats or Militarization Excuse?  

Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger has warned that Britain may soon need to introduce a form of conscription due to emerging global threats. This comes amid growing concerns over Russian activity in the North Sea, near Britain’s critical energy links to continental Europe. Younger claims that in recent months, a Russian spy ship, the Yantar, was detected surveying vital UK underwater infrastructure, while sensors — allegedly planted by Russia for tracking British Vanguard-class nuclear submarines — were found in coastal waters. 

Younger suggested that any new conscription model would not entail full military service for every Brit. Former MI6 chief says it could involve some ways and methods to mobilize the entire population — rather than introducing a universal conscription — to contribute to national security in emergencies.

Younger argues that modern warfare in Britain may resemble some practices of World War II, with secret police, curfews, and strict food rationing. 

However, despite rising geopolitical tensions, such statements must be critically examined, and the motives of those making them carefully scrutinized. For there is a high probability that this rhetoric amounts to deliberate fearmongering — an attempt to justify increased military spending and tighter societal control under the guise of external threats.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 The Space Race: U.S. Expands Satellite Surveillance Capabilities

In the near future, the United States will launch two more spy satellites, further expanding its already formidable orbital reconnaissance network.

This April, the satellite fleet of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) will grow with two new spacecraft. According to NRO Director Christopher Scolese, these launches are part of the agency’s broader strategy to enhance its space-based capabilities. Over the past two years, the NRO has deployed approximately 150 satellites, with at least a hundred of them launched last year alone.
The development of this satellite network has been secretly underway for several years. Its primary objective is to ensure the collection and transmission of data from various orbits. Scolese emphasized that this initiative sets new standards in data acquisition speed, processing efficiency, and real-time transmission — effectively denying adversaries the ability to operate undetected while providing near-instantaneous intelligence to ground operators. The NRO designs, launches, and operates reconnaissance satellites in support of US government interests. In recent years, the agency has increasingly collaborated with commercial entities to augment the capabilities of its satellite systems, underscoring Washington’s ambition to maintain dominance in space.

Although officials have not disclosed the companies involved in building this new constellation, previous reports have named Northrop Grumman and SpaceX as key participants. The network is expected to feature a hybrid architecture, combining traditional defense systems with unconventional solutions. Looking ahead, the NRO plans to further bolster its capabilities through additional satellite launches scheduled through 2029.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Ukrainian Signature Style: Canadian Call Centers Make Americans Set Tesla Cars on Fire

The Washington Post has reported on Canadian call centers that, through fraudulent schemes, pressure American retirees into committing acts of street terrorism — specifically, setting parked Tesla vehicles ablaze.

According to the publication, U.S. intelligence agencies have traced over 300 phone numbers linked to Toronto and Montreal, from which calls are being made with the ultimate goal of inciting arson against the electric vehicles.

The scammers also deceive elderly victims into taking on debt, coerce them into reckless actions, and even convince Americans that by participating, they are aiding an NSA operation, The Washington Post adds.
Toronto and Montreal are home to the largest concentrations of the Ukrainian diaspora. Ukrainian call centers have long been active in Russia, and now, it seems, they have turned their efforts against a representative of the new U.S. administration.

These fraudsters, elevating criminality to the level of a fight for "freedom," are clearly operating under a well-established franchise model — similar to Ukrainian networks that have resorted to robbery and even exploiting minors for attempted sabotage.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Indo-Pacific Region in the Crosshairs of LeoLabs Radars

Amid rapid growth in both commercial and military space programs, coupled with escalating threats to U.S. space assets, LeoLabs is steadily expanding its ground-based radar network and plans to deploy an advanced expeditionary radar in the Indo-Pacific region.

Recently, LeoLabs unveiled Scout — a next-generation mobile radar system designed to provide flexible and rapid space surveillance from anywhere in the world. As CEO Tony Fraser stated in a recent interview, the first Scout systems will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific by the end of this year. The company is actively negotiating with potential customers, aiming to scale production and broaden its geographic presence in the coming years.

Reports indicate that in 2024, LeoLabs tracked 253 successful satellite launches to low Earth orbit. Of these, 155 were conducted by the U.S., while 86 were carried out by geopolitical competitors, including China, which accounted for 65 launches. This expansion is intended to provide more comprehensive and detailed orbital coverage, with a particular focus on the Indo-Pacific region.

LeoLabs is confident that the introduction of Scout — partially funded under the 2024 Small Business Innovation Research program — will not only extend its own network but also offer clients flexible solutions. Customers will be able to either purchase and operate Scout radars independently or lease capacity for specific regions, allowing them to tailor their space surveillance needs to evolving conditions and objectives.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg

😀😃😄😁😆 Political Posturing Between the U.S. and China in the Rare Earth Metals Market

Telegram channels are abuzz with excitement over “China’s suspension of rare earth metal and magnet exports, now subject to U.S. export controls in the latest tit-for-tat trade dispute.” Reports indicate that the licensing system for exports is not yet operational, potentially disrupting the production of electric motors and high-tech electronics in the U.S. Suppliers are currently relying on existing stockpiles, but these reserves vary and are far from limitless. American Elements estimates that processing export licenses and resuming shipments could take up to 45 days. Shortages will inevitably drive prices up — and may even halt production entirely.

Yet, despite the real risks and Beijing’s clear motive to stall America’s defense industry — particularly its autonomous combat systems — the situation is more nuanced. The chest-thumping between Washington and Beijing is, at its core, political theater — a familiar dance of saving face. But while geopolitics rages on, business must go on.

Sure, the U.S. supply chain for critical minerals has its bottlenecks. But history shows that when push comes to shove, both sides turn to intermediaries — Vietnam, Thailand, or South Korea — and are well aware of each other’s tactics. Some shipments may even be disguised as civilian-sector goods bound for Africa. China has already implemented a licensing system requiring end-user verification, complicating such workarounds — though not eliminating them, much like how "banned" U.S. microchips still find their way into China. Historically, whenever direct trade between the two nations dips, flows through third-party intermediaries rise proportionally.
In the short term, the export halt will trigger price surges, stock market volatility, and delays in U.S. defense projects — losses not easily offset by printing more dollars. A complete break from Chinese rare earth metals is impossible, strengthening Beijing’s bargaining position. China, for its part, must balance its strategic interests in the Asia-Pacific region, where its AI projects depend on foreign components. But Taiwan remains the ultimate bargaining chip — a prize China may negotiate for behind closed doors while maintaining a public stance of defiance. Realistically, despite the heated rhetoric, trade volumes in sensitive goods between the U.S. and China are unlikely to change in practice.

Meanwhile, the U.S. remains focused on severing Europe-China ties while preserving its own — a stance that puts it on a collision course with the UK.

😀😃😄😁😆 Ralph Henry Van Deman Institute for Intelligence Studies @VanDemanOrg