Mo and Olga are joined by Dr. Benjamin L. Schmitt, a senior fellow at Penn University, to explore Russia's covert sabotage of Europe’s critical infrastructure. They delve into Russia's deliberate attacks on railways, pipelines, and cables. They examine Russia's recruitment of agents, tactical methods, and the political reasons hindering direct accusations. They discuss the need for stronger surveillance, transparent investigations, and international cooperation to prevent future attacks. Join th...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Olga and Mo are joined by Olena Halushka, co-founder of the International Centre for Ukrainian Victory and board member of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, to discuss the current situation in Ukraine, the terror in occupied territories, the initiative to make Russia pay, and everything else needed for Ukrainian victory. For full episode show notes, please subscribe to Kremlin File on Substack, and check out a video clip of our chat with Olena at Kremlin File on YouTube. Executive Producer: Ore...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Olga and Mo are joined by Artem Velichko, investigator and translator for Ukraine’s investigation and research organisation, InformNapalm, to talk about Putin’s imperial designs, and how their latest investigation into INION has shed light on Russia’s future plans. InformNapalm began exposing Russia’s military, political and psychological warfare against Ukraine and the West early on when no one was paying attention. They were. Find out about InformNapalm’s amazing international team. Visit Krem...
May 16, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 11
Join Olga and Mo as they cover the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggression, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage and beyond. Check out Kremlin File on Substack for full show notes and a bibliography of the stories we're covering, and our YouTube channel to see today's episode. Executive Producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
May 11, 2024•52 min
Olga and Mo are joined by Nicki Kenyon, associate managing director of the Institute for Financial Integrity, to talk about the wide range of economic sanctions and other measures levied against Russia due to its war of aggression against Ukraine. We discuss the role of nations such as China and Turkey, the current effectiveness of the economic measures against Russia, and what remains to be done to bring Russia to its knees. Join us at Kremlin File on Substack to get Nicki's full biography, sho...
May 09, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this must-listen-to episode, Olga and Mo are joined by Eto Buziashvili for a deep dive into Russia's sophisticated information warfare operations/tactics and the profound implications for global democracy and security. They discuss the pivotal role played by Western propagandists in magnifying the reach and impact of Russian disinformation operations. They also delve into the strategic objectives behind Russia's efforts to wield information as a weapon, aiming to fracture and destabilize West...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Kremlin File’s Week in Review is out. It covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. We welcome questions, episode suggestions and comments, which we are happy to mention in Week in Review. Reach out on Kremlin File on Substack or DMs on X. Don't miss out on Kremlin File's interview with d...
Mar 29, 2024•42 min
Olga and Mo are joined by Natia Seskuria, director of RISS, a think tank dedicated to defence and security issues, and in partnership with RUSI, in a two-part chat to talk about.... Learn more about Natia Seskuria, and her featured works at Kremlin File on Substack. And look out for clips of our guests and Kremlin File's Week in Review on YouTube. Executive producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Kremlin File’s Week in Review is out. It covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. We welcome questions, episode suggestions and comments, which we are happy to mention in Week in Review. Reach out on Kremlin File on Substack or DMs on X. Don't miss out on Kremlin File's interview with d...
Mar 23, 2024•24 min
Olga and Mo are joined by Natia Seskuria, director of RISS, a think tank dedicated to defence and security issues, and in partnership with RUSI, in a two-part chat to talk about.... Learn more about Natia Seskuria, and her featured works at Kremlin File on Substack. And look out for clips of our guests and Kremlin File's Week in Review on YouTube. Executive producer: Oreste Camarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Kremlin File’s Week in Review covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don't miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File's Week in Review, airing every Friday on YouTube! Visit Kremlin File on Substack for the show notes and links to the stories featured in the episode. Learn more ab...
Mar 16, 2024•43 min
Join Olga and Mo as they explore the intricate world of Russian oligarchs, known as Kremligarchs, with special guest Ilya Zaslavskiy. Together, they delve into the influential role these figures play as the Kremlin's frontmen, shaping global affairs and executing operations worldwide on behalf of the Kremlin. The episode analyzes recent sanctions imposed by the United States and Europe against Russia and discusses potential targets for further measures. From Abramovich to Blavatnik, the hosts ex...
Mar 14, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Join Olga and Mo as they explore the intricate world of Russian oligarchs, known as Kremligarchs, with special guest Ilya Zaslavskiy. Together, they delve into the influential role these figures play as the Kremlin's frontmen, shaping global affairs and executing operations worldwide on behalf of the Kremlin. The episode analyzes recent sanctions imposed by the United States and Europe against Russia and discusses potential targets for further measures. From Abramovich to Blavatnik, the hosts ex...
Mar 11, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Join Mo and Olga as they recap the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don't miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File's Week in Review, airing every Saturday! Visit Kremlin File Substack for show notes, all episodes, and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Mar 08, 2024•30 min
Neil Barnett joins Olga and Mo to delve into the multifaceted challenges posed by Russia's aggressive tactics on the global stage, particularly focusing on its operations against NATO, support for far-right groups, and manipulation of proxies like Viktor Orban. We examine Russia's financial and logistical support for far-right groups across Europe and the US, discussing the implications for global security and political stability. Neil Barnett is the founder and CEO of Istok Associates, a London...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Join Mo and Olga as they recap the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don't miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File's Week in Review, airing every Saturday! Visit Kremlin File Substack for show notes, all episodes, and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Mar 02, 2024•29 min
Olga and Mo are joined by David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic and author of "Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy" (HarperCollins, Jan. 2020), to delve into the intricate interplay between American politics and its ramifications on the global stage. Exploring the ripple effects of the current state of affairs, we examine the security challenges facing Ukraine and their implications for Europe and the United States. David Frum at the Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/david...
Feb 29, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Join Mo and Olga as they recap the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia's aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don't miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File's Week in Review, airing every Saturday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2024•27 min
Kremlin File meets Gaslit Nation! Olga and Mo are joined by journalist, filmmaker, and activist, Andrea Chalupa, who is also the host of the famed podcast, Gaslit Nation. Current affairs in Russia's criminal war against Ukraine, developments in Russia, the U.S. congressional deadlock, and the ridiculous GOP electoral campaign are the issues Olga, Mo, and Andrea intertwine into a free and feisty conversation. Hop over to Gaslit Nation's latest episodes: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-tr...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Olga and Mo catch up with Ukraine with Maria Avdeeva, expert in security issues and strategic communications. Ukraine is fighting a war on various fronts, including every day governance and progressing towards accession to the EU. Maria talks about various aspects of civilian life, and the dire situation in the temporarily occupied territories. Follow Maria on X: https://twitter.com/maria_avdv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Olga and Mo are joined by Ruslan Trad, a Resident Fellow for Security Research at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), who specialises in Eurasia, Syria, conflicts, hybrid warfare, and mercenary groups. Russia’s war against Ukraine has many facets: the importance of the Black Sea and security in the region, the dark history of the Wagner irregular troops and how they are connected to the Russian Ministry of Defence, and other entities such as the Russian Orthodox Church...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Olga & Mo are joined by Lt Col Jahara "FRANKY" Matisek to discuss the increasing and alarming utilization of asymmetric warfare by countries such as Russia, China, and Iran to destabilize Western democracies and key institutions, the transformation of warfare, Russia's disinformation operations, and Ukraine's ongoing counter-offensive. Lt Col Jahara Matisek is a US Air Force Pilot who goes by his callsign “FRANKY” - he has a Ph.D. in political science from Northwestern University and is curr...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Olga and Mo are joined by Paul Niland and Daria Kaleniuk to continue their exploration of hybrid warfare. They discuss how Ukraine became the testing ground for Putin’s campaign against the west, only to emerge as the standard-bearer in the fight against corruption. Daria Kaleniuk is co-founder and executive director of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, a powerful national organization that has shaped Ukraine's anti-corruption legislation and efforts. Daria's organization ensured that Ukraine’s...
Nov 02, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Olga and Mo are joined by David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and expert on the Middle East, author of Damascus Station and Moscow X to talk about Assad's regime in Syria, the protest movement there and how the Assad regime cracked down on the Syria population as well as Russia's role and activities there. In the second half of the conversation, David talks about Russian spying in the US, and his take on Russia's strategy in Ukraine and how to take on the influx of Russian spies on American soil...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 ...
Sep 30, 2023•32 min
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 cit...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 ab...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 pod...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 pod...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 2
