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Shannon Vavra
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Jan 16, 2024
    News: I obtained audio of SecDef’s 911 Jan 1 call. It has some info on his medical condition at the time and reveals info on just how secretive his team was trying to be: His aide outright requests the ambulance try to fly under the radar. @thedailybeast
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    Lloyd Austin’s Secret Ambulance Request Revealed in 911 Call
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Oct 3, 2022
    Elon Musk suggests Ukraine should be "neutral" in Russia's war in Ukraine and in an approach to peace, and says Crimea is "formally part of Russia" (US/other allies recognize Crimea is Ukrainian). Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany weighs in: "Fuck off is my very diplomatic reply"
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Mar 8, 2022
    Breaking: A dual US-Russian citizen, Elena Branson, has been charged w/ acting as a Russian agent & for failing to register under FARA. DOJ says she got funding & tasking from the Russian govt to make connections w/ US politicians & biz in order to advance Russian govt goals.
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Mar 21, 2022
    BREAKING: President Biden warns of "evolving intelligence" that shows Russia "is exploring options for potential cyberattacks" in a statement. "I urge our private sector partners to harden your cyber defenses immediately," Biden says.
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Feb 16, 2022
    NEW: The NSA, FBI & CISA are issuing an alert today to warn about Russian hackers going after defense contractors for info on weapons development, comms infrastructure, technological & scientific research, and obtaining sensitive, unclass info, as well export-controlled tech.
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Mar 8, 2022
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    "Particularly given current global events, the need to detect and hinder attempts at foreign influence is of critical importance," U.S. Attorney Damian Williams says of Branson.
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Mar 8, 2022
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    Branson corresponded with Putin himself, DOJ says, & with funding from the Russian govt, incorporated the Russian Center New York to push out govt programming (like an 'I love Russia' campaign) & messaging (like lobbying Hawaiian officials over the name of a fort in Kauai).
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Jun 22, 2022
    EXCLUSIVE: A US intelligence memo I obtained shows Russian influence ops are trying to convince Americans aid for Ukraine is the reason the war is dragging. And another memo I got my hands on warns Russia’ll try to interfere in US midterms @thedailybeast
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    How Vladimir Putin Is Plotting to Weasel His Way Into American Hearts
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Feb 26, 2022
    Ukraine’s Minister of Defense @oleksiireznikov says in new post he wants Ukrainian citizens of villages and small towns to block Russian armored vehicles’ fuel supplies as they pass through: “Lock (it) up or burn (it) down,” per translation.
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Jun 2, 2021
    I am thrilled to share some personal & professional news — later this month I’ll be joining @thedailybeast as a national security reporter. I’ll be covering cybersecurity still, but also tacking on national security & intelligence coverage as well. Have a tip? Let’s chat!
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Oct 18, 2022
    NEW: Russia declares it sees no need to maintain a diplomatic presence in the west anymore, toying with possibly severing diplomatic ties. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov: “You can’t force love... there’s no work to do...” @thedailybeast
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    ‘You Can’t Force Love’: Russian Diplomats Told to Kiss the West Goodbye
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Sep 2, 2021
    Chelsea Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst who leaked to WikiLeaks, is letting loose about Glenn Greenwald, calling him “greedy” and “unprincipled,” saying she was “embarrassed for ever considering you a friend.”
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    Chelsea Manning Says She’s ‘Terrified’ of Former Pal Glenn Greenwald
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Feb 25, 2022
    Breaking: NATO is activating parts of its NATO Response Force (NRF), the first time NATO has activated it, as a "full fledged invasion of Ukraine" takes place with Russia eyeing Kyiv, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. Details @thedailybeast
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    NATO Green Lights Historic Deployment of Troops to ‘Deter’ Putin
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    Shannon Vavra
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    Jul 27, 2022
    SCOOP: The State Dept held a classified briefing Friday to discuss concerns the Russian diplomatic compound in the Bronx in New York is actually a Russian spy hub, I’m told—& now the FBI is getting pressured to step in. Details exclusive on @thedailybeast
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    Secret Briefing Zeroes in on Suspected Russian Spy Station in New York
    Classified talks were held in D.C. on Friday, with pressure growing on counterespionage officials to stamp out a suspected Russian intelligence compound in the Bronx.