The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Tuesday, April 19, 2022
It's a very big national security news day. Here's a rundown of the top stories from our full Open Source Report.
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The Cipher Brief’s Open Source Report (OSR) is a M–F curated collection of open source developments around the world provided to a highly discerning national security audience. Think of it as your daily presidential brief on the events impacting US national security.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Monday, April 18, 2022
Major missile strikes across Kyiv as Zelenskiy says no to surrendering the Donbass to achieve peace.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Friday, April 15, 2022
CIA Director William Burns says that while the threat of Russian nuclear weapons being used in Ukraine cannot be taken lightly, so far, the US does not seen any evidence that Moscow is preparing to do so. His comments came during a speech at Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Thursday where he also spoke about the ‘political desperation’ and military setbacks that Russian President Vladimir Putin is experiencing as his forces suffer worse than expected losses in Ukraine.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Friday, April 8, 2022
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The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Today’s top story: Generally Mark Milley says risk of major international conflict is on the rise as the US, G7 and EU Nations announce a new round of sanctions against Russia.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Today’s top story: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to address the UN Security Council today for the first time since the Russian invasion. We’ll have updates on what comes out of that tomorrow but his speech is expected to focus on alleged war crimes by Russian forces including the alleged massacres of civilians in areas near Kyiv. He is also likely to push for further deliveries of military hardware and sanctions against Moscow. The speech is expected to be largely a symbolic move since Russia, as a permanent member would veto any specific measures Ukraine may call for.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Monday, April 4, 2022
Today’s top story comes out of Ukraine where officials there are accusing withdrawing Russian soldiers of committing genocide after finding hundreds of killed civilians. Reporting focuses on the town of Bucha where officials say around 150 civilians were found killed and say that some of them had their hands bound and had gunshot wounds to the head in what some media reports describe as ‘extra-judicial’ executions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says these actions constitute genocide and is forming a new body to investigate Russian atrocities while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for an independent investigation into the killings. Western nations including the US, UK and Germany have condemned the killings and are expected to announce even more sanctions on Russia, while Moscow calls the allegations a ‘provocation’ by Ukraine. Let’s get to the rest of today’s stories and remember you can always find links to our original sources and the full report in the Cipher Brief Daily newsletter. Sign up at thecipherbrief.com.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Friday, April 1, 2022
Top headlines from today’s report: CIA Director tests positive for COVID; Natural Gas still flowing to Europe; Ukraine strikes target in Russia; India in the crosshairs over relationship with Russia and China blames US & NATO for Ukraine War. Let’s get right to the full report today and remember you can always find links to our original sources in the Cipher Brief Daily newsletter. Sign up at thecipherbrief.com.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Thursday, March 31, 2022
Top headlines from today’s report: US intelligence says Putin badly misinformed by advisors while UK intel chief says some Russian soldiers are refusing orders; Senior French Intel official fired over Ukraine failures and Putin says natural gas must be paid for in roubles. Let’s get right to the full report today and remember you can always find links to our original sources in the Cipher Brief Daily newsletter. Sign up at thecipherbrief.com.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Today's top stories: A U.S. General acknowledges a possible 'gap' in intelligence on Russia; Russia intensifies attacks around Kyiv despite words of de-escalation; Germany signals a pending emergency over energy; Ukraine publishes a list of alleged Russian intelligence officers and South Korea says the North's recent missile launch was staged. Let’s get right to the full report today and remember you can always find links to our original sources in the Cipher Brief Daily newsletter. Sign up at thecipherbrief.com.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Topping today's report: Biden seeks $813 Billion for DOD Budget -- US Deploying EW Aircraft to Europe -- Russia says it will scale back combat around Kyiv and Gulf States meet to discuss Yemen.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Friday, March 25, 2022
Topping today’s report: US Nuclear weapons policy under review; US and Europe strike natural gas deal; Ukraine says 300 killed in Mariupol theatre attack; Ukraine’s military takes back territory, and the US indicts Russians on hacking on infrastructure. Let’s get right to the full report today and remember you can always find links to our original sources in the Cipher Brief Daily newsletter. Sign up at thecipherbrief.com.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Thursday, March 24, 2022
The Open Source Report podcast is on the road today. Topping today’s report: US and European officials kick off a round of emergency summits in Europe; Ukrainian forces score victories against the Russian military; North Korea tests an ICBM and US unsure if Iran talks can reach a deal. Let’s get right to the full report today and remember you can always find links to our original sources in the Cipher Brief Daily newsletter. Sign up at thecipherbrief.com.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Topping today’s report: US President Joe Biden departs on a 4-day trip where he will attend a NATO summit; Poland expels 45 Russian diplomats over espionage charges while the Kremlin warns that a Polish proposal for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine would be reckless and the US Army and Navy announce new efforts to increase cyber capabilities. Let’s get right to the full report today and remember you can always find links to our original sources in the Cipher Brief Daily newsletter. Sign up at thecipherbrief.com.