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2024 - 9 - 5

From TV Screen to Courtroom: The Sanction Saga of Dmitri Simes!

Tim Pool Cyber Warfare - Dimitri Simes - Hybrid Warfare - Right-Wing Influencers - Russian Disinformation - Sanctions - Ukraine Conflict - US Elections 2024 - Tim Pool

A Russian TV presenter turned Trump advisor is tangoing with U.S. law amid election drama—find out how!

In a twist that sounds like the plot of an intense courtroom drama, Dmitri K. Simes, a Russian TV presenter with ties to Donald Trump’s orbit, stands charged with violating U.S. sanctions. The allegations are as riveting as they are serious—Simes and his wife, Anastasia, are accused of conspiring to launder over a million dollars from a sanctioned Russian broadcaster. As the world gears up for the hair-raising 2024 U.S. presidential election, it seems Dmitri has found himself in a hot mess, tangled in the cords of political intrigue and international disarray.

As the Biden administration seeks to thwart potential Russian interference in the upcoming elections, the seizure of 32 websites coast to coast and various sanctions are a clear indication that Washington is not taking this lightly. This chess match is unfolding against a backdrop of accusations that the Kremlin has been pushing its propaganda machine to shape the political landscape in the U.S.—is it just me, or does it feel like we’re living in a real-life version of ‘House of Cards’?

Meanwhile, the situation has brought to light a wave of right-wing influencers who, while eager to spread their narratives, found themselves allegedly duped by Russian entities. Commentators claim they were unwitting pawns in a game of political chess. If confirmed, these claims suggest that not only was the Russian influence far and wide, but it also hit close to home for many of those affected—it's like finding out you’ve been in a mind-bending episode of a reality show without realizing the cameras were rolling!

As the dust settles, will we see a clean sweep in the upcoming elections or an electoral tantrum? The stakes have never been higher, and the drama is unfolding rapidly as authorities make moves against these alleged conspiracies. One thing is for sure: dwindling trust in Russian propaganda will fuel both the political conversation and possibly, reassessments of media engagement moving forward.

Interestingly, this is not the first time that accusations of Kremlin interference have emerged during an election cycle in the U.S.; it has become almost a regular feature over the past few years. Who knew that voting could feel like attending a high-stakes poker game under the watchful eye of international players? Furthermore, as these sanctions unfold, one must wonder how many more skeletons are lurking in the closets of politically active figures worldwide.

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Russian TV presenter charged with violating US sanctions and ... (The Guardian)

Dimitri Simes, who had contacts in Donald Trump's orbit, charged as White House targets Kremlin influencers before US presidential elections.

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US seizes 32 websites to stop alleged interference by Russia (Siliconrepublic.com)

The US has accused Russia of spreading propaganda and disinformation to influence the upcoming presidential election.

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Securing Borders After a Breach of Confidence: Russian-Finnish ... (Carnegie Europe)

Finland sees the weaponization of migration as a form of hybrid warfare and has introduced legislation to combat it.

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Right-wing US influencers say they were victims of alleged Russian ... (BBC News)

Several commentators said that, if the allegations proved true, they were "deceived" by the Russian government front.

Five Russian GRU Officers and One Civilian Charged for Conspiring ... (Department of Justice)

The indictment alleges that these GRU hackers and their co-conspirator engaged in a conspiracy to hack into, exfiltrate data from, leak information obtained ...

Russian Military Cyber Actors Target US and Global Critical ... (CISA)

GRU Unit 29155 cyber actors began deploying the destructive WhisperGate malware against multiple Ukrainian victim organizations as early as January 13, 2022.

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Too many still view Ukraine through the prism of Russian imperialism (Atlantic Council)

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, I've had a glimpse into how several industries work: Publishing, journalism, and the broader world of culture, ...

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Well-known right-wing influencers duped to work for covert Russian ... (PBS NewsHour)

The accusations mark the third straight presidential election in which U.S. authorities have unveiled politically charged details about the Kremlin's ...

TV Presenter Who Worked for Channel One Russia Charged with ... (Department of Justice)

Couple Allegedly Conspired to Provide Services to and Receive and Launder Over $1 Million from Sanctioned Russian Broadcaster; One Defendant Allegedly ...

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US accuses Russia of election disinformation campaigns. What to ... (Aljazeera.com)

The United States has announced a range of actions to combat Russian influence in the November 2024 presidential election, as the Biden administration tries ...

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U.S. Charges American Commentator Who Works for Russian State ... (The New York Times)

Dimitri K. Simes, who was an adviser to Donald J. Trump's first campaign, and his wife, Anastasia Simes, are accused of violating U.S. sanctions.

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Trump-aligned Russian TV host charged in alleged sanctions scheme (The Washington Post)

A Russian American television host for a Russian media outlet faces criminal charges for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions and profiting from illicit ...

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Transport minister, Russian ambassador discuss bilateral relations (The Libya Observer)

Minister of Transport Mohamed Al-Shouhoubi held discussions with the Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin, on Wednesday.

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US indicts six Russians over Ukraine cyber attack plan (RTE.ie)

The US has charged five Russian intelligence officials and a Russian civilian with conspiring to launch cyberattacks against Ukraine and its allies in a bid ...

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UK and Allies uncover Russian military unit carrying out cyber ... (National Cyber Security Centre)

The NCSC and partners call out Russian GRU cyber actors Unit 29155 for campaign of malicious cyber activity since at least 2020.

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U.S. charges five Russian military members for destructive cyber ops ... (CyberScoop)

The hackers were working with a unit in the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate, according to the DOJ.

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Russian trolling 2.0: How the Kremlin shifted tactics from its 2016 ... (KTEN)

(CNN) — The recent US indictment of two employees of Russian state-run media network RT underscores a significant shift in the Kremlin's tactics to ...

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Seizure of Russian Assets (Reason)

I've been a bit skeptical about seizure of Russian assets, mostly on pragmatic grounds: Seizing a sovereign's money when one...

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Russian sanctions: Why has Australia stayed quiet on reparations ... (The Interpreter)

With strong rule of law credentials and expertise, Canberra should use its advantage in responses to war.

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Russian Svalbard prison out of question (The Independent Barents Observer)

Governor Lars Fause makes clear it is the Norwegian state that has the monopoly of power to punish.

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Zelenskyy pushes US to allow long-range weapons use in Russia (Financial Times)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Washington to permit his forces to use US weapons to strike deep inside Russian territory as he looks to ...

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Zelenskyy urges Ukraine allies to allow long-range weapons use in ... (Aljazeera.com)

Ukrainian president seeks to rally more support at meeting of key backers as US pledges an additional $250m in aid.

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Zelenskiy calls on west to allow missile strikes deep inside Russia (The Guardian)

Ukrainian president says such use of long-range weapons would motivate Moscow to seek peace.

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Zelensky Presses Top U.S. Military Officials to Allow Ukraine to ... (TIME)

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Ukraine needs the ability to strike deep within Russia now, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged top U.S. and allied military ...

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