Kremlin File

In this special Bonus Episode, Olga and Mo talked with Nathalie Vogel, Research Fellow at IWP's Centre for Intermarium Studies, about Russian active measures in Germany and how the BND is handling them. Nathalie also explained what challenges the BND and other Germany intelligence agencies face at home concerning intelligence gathering and bureaucratic issues that hamper their efforts. Nathalie's analysis is regularly cited in the international press. Please consult Kremlin File on Substack for the latest articles featuring Nathalie's assessments, and follow her on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/natvogel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Sep 202331min

Olga and Mo are joined by Nathalie Vogel--Research Fellow at the Institute of World Politics, at the Centre for Intermarium Studies--whose expertise regarding Russian networks is vital to understanding how they operate, who is involved, and what their strategic goals are. In this episode, Nathalie takes us into the world of Russian recruitment methodology and strategy, and specific cases that illustrate how far Russia has penetrated our institutions and third sector. Nathalie's work has been cited across international media, such as VOA, and sector specific publications. You can reach out to her N@Vogel on Twitter (now X), and at: The Centre for Intermarium Studies at IWP: https://www.iwp.edu/center-for-intermarium-studies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Sep 20231h 19min

Olga and Mo speak with Julia Davis, a Russian propaganda specialist and the woman behind the Russian Media Monitor about the machinery behind Russian propaganda and how it is disseminated to audiences in Russia and the West. We get the low down on the current narratives and how they have changed from the past, and how Russian propagandists reacted to the Prigozhin saga and much much more. Julia Davis: "It doesn't matter whether you care about Russia or not. Russia cares about you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Sep 20231h 3min

Olga and Mo take an indepth view of Ukraine's counteroffensive with Francis Farrell, war reporter with The Kyiv Independent. We also touch on his investigation into Hungary's role in the POW exchange scandal, and what to watch for in the next few months on the various fronts of the Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Sep 20231h 10min

Olga and Mo speak with Evelyn Farkas about the greater geopolitical implications of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, and why sustained support for Ukraine's defense is vital to the United States, all members of NATO, and the international community. Evelyn Farkas served as the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia/Ukraine/Eurasia and is a foreign policy analyst. She is the current executive director of the McCain Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Sep 20231h 1min

Since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, it has faced unprecedented sanctions. Yet Russia has been able to obtain western military components and tech at pre-invasion levels. How is this possible? Which countries are assisting Russia in obtaining tech and parts, and what are the routes for this trade? More importantly, what can we do about it? These are the questions Olga and Monique tackle with Denys Hutyk in this week’s episode of Kremlin File.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Sep 20231h 1min

Kremlin File kicks off season 3 with David Kramer as Mo and Olga discuss the state of Russia's brutal failed war, where Ukraine's allies stand, the signs of Russia's collapse, Wagner's failed coup, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Aug 20231h 4min

Olga and Mo are back for season 3 of Kremlin File hosts with returning guest David Kramer for an update on Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Okt 202253min