Faced with stiffening sanctions from Western countries over its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is considering accepting bitcoin as payment for its oil and gas exports. In a videotaped news conference …
Ukrainians claim to have destroyed large Russian warship in Berdyansk
Ukrainian armed forces claim to have destroyed a large Russian landing ship in the port of Berdyansk in southern Ukraine Thursday. The port has been occupied by Russian forces and Russian warships, …
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EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia
A major deal between the US and the European Union has been made on liquified natural gas to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian energy sources. The US will provide the EU with extra gas, …
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West Blocks Russia’s Access to Weather Data
Western weather agencies are restricting Russia's access to meteorological data due to fears that the country may use the information to its advantage when conducting attacks against Ukraine, …
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You be the Judge: Deepfakes Enter the Information Warfare Ecosystem
In a troubling development, war conditions are potentially acting as an accelerant in the adoption rate of deepfakes. A Side by Side Comparison of Fake Putin and Real Putin …
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Russian Losses, Day 28 (23 March 2022)
by Chris Flaherty and Daniel Pereira Per OODA Loop Network Member Chris Flaherty: Following is my latest consolidated table of Russian losses: Interestingly, the new NATO assessment has …
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The OODA Loop, Information Warfare, the Ukrainian Defense and the Collapse of the Russian Army
Editor's note: We typically provide research and analysis utilizing the OODA Loop as a positive tool for decision intelligence and risk awareness. Usually, this takes the form of advice and …
Christine Lagarde Claims Crypto Is Being Used to Evade Russian Sanctions
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said today that cryptocurrency is “certainly being used” as a means of evading international sanctions on the Russian Federation. However, industry …
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FBI ‘concerned’ about possible Russian cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday warned the private sector to prepare for potential cyberattacks, saying U.S. agents were "particularly focused on the destructive cyber threat" from Russian …
The CISA Shields Up! Initiative
From the CISA SHIELDS UP! Webpage Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could impact organizations both within and beyond the region, including malicious cyber activity against the U.S. homeland, including as …