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Russia Economy Hit by Sanctions, Sparking New Rouble Rout

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There’s no relief in sight for the long-suffering Russian economy, which is now faced with new sanctions and a renewed currency plunge.

China vs. the EU: The Influence War that Only One Side Is Fighting

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China’s covert influencing activities are potentially far more consequential to the EU than those of Russia. So why is no one talking about them?

Interview: Bret Schafer on Putin’s Internet Propaganda Push

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Geopoliticalmonitor.com sits down with the Alliance for Securing Democracy's Bret Schafer for an in-depth look into Russia's ongoing disinformation campaign against the West.

Rise of the Russian State Hacking Program

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Russia has scored several major propaganda victories by reworking Soviet-era tactics for the Information Age.

Russian Hacking and the Baltic States

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Russian hacking and disinformation is nothing new for the Baltic States, which have long been a testing ground for Russia’s evolving cyber capabilities.

What the Russia-US Detente Will Look Like

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President Trump is now in office, but it won’t be easy to put Russia-US relations back on a positive track.

US Intelligence Report on Russian Hacking

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A report from the US intelligence community on Russian hacking is dividing the US electorate along partisan lines.

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