The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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.

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The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Wednesday, March 30, 2022

The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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