Hosted by renowned researcher Olga Lautman and political activist Monique Camarra, KREMLIN FILE examines Putin’s war on liberal democracy and the rise of authoritarianism across the globe. Executive Produced by MeidasTouch and Bunker Crew Media.
Mo and Olga are joined by Dr. Benjamin L. Schmitt, a senior fellow at Penn University, to explore Russia’s covert sabotage of Europe’s critical infrastructure. They delve into Russia’s deliberate attacks on railways, pipelines, and cables. They examine Russia’s recruitment of agents, tactical methods, and the political reasons hindering direct
Mo and Olga are joined by Benjamin Schmitt to explore Russia’s covert sabotage of Europe’s critical infrastructure. They delve into Russia’s deliberate attacks on railways, pipelines, and cables. They examine Russia’s recruitment of agents, tactical methods, and the political reasons hindering direct accusations. They discuss the need for stronger surveillance,
Olga and Mo are joined by Olena Halushka, co-founder of the International Centre for Ukrainian Victory and board member of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, to discuss the current situation in Ukraine, the terror in occupied territories, the initiative to make Russia pay, and everything else needed for Ukrainian victory. For
Olga and Mo are joined by Artem Velichko, investigator and translator for Ukraine’s investigation and research organisation, InformNapalm, to talk about Putin’s imperial designs, and how their latest investigation into INION has shed light on Russia’s future plans. InformNapalm began exposing Russia’s military, political and psychological warfare against Ukraine and
Join Olga and Mo as they cover the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia’s aggression, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage and beyond. Check out Kremlin File on Substack for full show notes and a
Olga and Mo are joined by Nicki Kenyon, associate managing director of the Institute for Financial Integrity, to talk about the wide range of economic sanctions and other measures levied against Russia due to its war of aggression against Ukraine. We discuss the role of nations such as China and
In this must-listen-to episode, Olga and Mo are joined by Eto Buziashvili for a deep dive into Russia’s sophisticated information warfare operations/tactics and the profound implications for global democracy and security. They discuss the pivotal role played by Western propagandists in magnifying the reach and impact of Russian disinformation operations.
Kremlin File’s Week in Review is out. It covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia’s aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. We welcome questions, episode suggestions and comments, which we are
Olga and Mo are joined by Natia Seskuria, director of RISS, a think tank dedicated to defence and security issues, and in partnership with RUSI, in a two-part chat to talk about…. Learn more about Natia Seskuria, and her featured works at Kremlin File on Substack. And look out for
Kremlin File’s Week in Review is out. It covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia’s aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. We welcome questions, episode suggestions and comments, which we are
Olga and Mo are joined by Natia Seskuria, director of RISS, a think tank dedicated to defence and security issues, and in partnership with RUSI, in a two-part chat to talk about…. Learn more about Natia Seskuria, and her featured works at Kremlin File on Substack. And look out for
Kremlin File’s Week in Review covers the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia’s aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don’t miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File’s Week in
Join Olga and Mo as they explore the intricate world of Russian oligarchs, known as Kremligarchs, with special guest Ilya Zaslavskiy. Together, they delve into the influential role these figures play as the Kremlin’s frontmen, shaping global affairs and executing operations worldwide on behalf of the Kremlin. The episode analyzes
Join Olga and Mo as they explore the intricate world of Russian oligarchs, known as Kremligarchs, with special guest Ilya Zaslavskiy. Together, they delve into the influential role these figures play as the Kremlin’s frontmen, shaping global affairs and executing operations worldwide on behalf of the Kremlin. The episode analyzes
Join Mo and Olga as they recap the most impactful Russian-related news stories affecting Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. Delve into the headlines often overlooked, which shed light on Russia’s aggressions, intelligence activities, assassinations, espionage, and beyond. Don’t miss out on the latest edition of Kremlin File’s Week in
Neil Barnett joins Olga and Mo to delve into the multifaceted challenges posed by Russia’s aggressive tactics on the global stage, particularly focusing on its operations against NATO, support for far-right groups, and manipulation of proxies like Viktor Orban. We examine Russia’s financial and logistical support for far-right groups across
Olga and Mo are joined by David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic and author of “Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy” (HarperCollins, Jan. 2020), to delve into the intricate interplay between American politics and its ramifications on the global stage. Exploring the ripple effects of the current state of affairs, we
Olga and Mo catch up with Ukraine with Maria Avdeeva, expert in security issues and strategic communications. Ukraine is fighting a war on various fronts, including every day governance and progressing towards accession to the EU. Maria talks about various aspects of civilian life, and the dire situation in the
Olga and Mo are joined by Ruslan Trad, a Resident Fellow for Security Research at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), who specialises in Eurasia, Syria, conflicts, hybrid warfare, and mercenary groups. Russia’s war against Ukraine has many facets: the importance of the Black Sea and security
Olga & Mo are joined by Lt Col Jahara “FRANKY” Matisek to discuss the increasing and alarming utilization of asymmetric warfare by countries such as Russia, China, and Iran to destabilize Western democracies and key institutions, the transformation of warfare, Russia’s disinformation operations, and Ukraine’s ongoing counter-offensive. Lt Col Jahara
Olga and Mo are joined by Paul Niland and Daria Kaleniuk to continue their exploration of hybrid warfare. They discuss how Ukraine became the testing ground for Putin’s campaign against the west, only to emerge as the standard-bearer in the fight against corruption. Daria Kaleniuk is co-founder and executive director
Olga and Mo are joined by David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and expert on the Middle East, author of Damascus Station and Moscow X to talk about Assad’s regime in Syria, the protest movement there and how the Assad regime cracked down on the Syria population as well as Russia’s
The BND and Russian active measures in Germany
Olga and Mo are joined by Nathalie Vogel–Research Fellow at the Institute of World Politics, at the Centre for Intermarium Studies–whose expertise regarding Russian networks is vital to understanding how they operate, who is involved, and what their strategic goals are. In this episode, Nathalie takes us into the world
Olga and Mo speak with Julia Davis, a Russian propaganda specialist and the woman behind the Russian Media Monitor about the machinery behind Russian propaganda and how it is disseminated to audiences in Russia and the West. We get the low down on the current narratives and how they have
Olga and Mo take an indepth view of Ukraine’s counteroffensive with Francis Farrell, war reporter with The Kyiv Independent. We also touch on his investigation into Hungary’s role in the POW exchange scandal, and what to watch for in the next few months on the various fronts of the Russia’s
Olga and Mo speak with Evelyn Farkas about the greater geopolitical implications of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and why sustained support for Ukraine’s defense is vital to the United States, all members of NATO, and the international community. Evelyn Farkas served as the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
Since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, it has faced unprecedented sanctions. Yet Russia has been able to obtain western military components and tech at pre-invasion levels. How is this possible? Which countries are assisting Russia in obtaining tech and parts, and what are the routes for this trade? More
Kremlin File kicks off season 3 with David Kramer as Mo and Olga discuss the state of Russia’s brutal failed war, where Ukraine’s allies stand, the signs of Russia’s collapse, Wagner’s failed coup, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Olga and Mo are back for season 3 of Kremlin File hosts with returning guest David Kramer for an update on Ukraine.
Enjoy this week’s episode of EUROFILE with our very own Monique Camarra and Scott Lucas for a deep dive on Brexit.
Enjoy this week’s episode of EUROFILE with Monique Camarra and co-host Scott Lucas, who are joined by Rula Jebreal.
KF BONUS DROP – EuroFile with Marley Clements (QANON: Search for Q) Enjoy this week’s episode of EUROFILE with Monique Camarra and co-host Scott Lucas, who are joined by Marley Clements to discuss her Vice TV series “QANON: The Search for Q” and Season 2 premiering tonight! Subscribe to EuroFile
Enjoy this week’s episode of EUROFILE with our very own Monique Camarra and her co-host Scott Lucas! Mo and Scott are joined by OLGA TOKARIUK & ALEXANDER KHARA on the ground in Ukraine. Subscribe to EuroFile on Mo’s substack: https://camarra.substack.com/ SCOTT LUCAS is an Adjunct Professor with the Clinton Institute
Olga and Mo are joined by Syrian activist Mouaz Moustafa and Ukrainian activist Michael Sawkiw to discuss Russian war crimes.
Olga and Mo are joined by Oleksandra Matviichuk – a Ukrainian human rights lawyer and civil society leader based in Kyiv.
Olga and Mo are joined by former CIA officer and New York Times bestselling author Robert Baer to discuss his most recent book, “The Fourth Man: The Hunt for a KGB Spy at the Top of the CIA and the Rise of Putin’s Russia.”
Olga and Mo welcome back Bill Browder to catch us up on his new book, “Freeze Order,” and his ongoing battle for justice against the war criminal Vladimir Putin.
Olga and Mo are joined by Paul Massaro, senior policy advisor for the Helsinki Commission.
When a car bomb kills Daphne Caruana Galizia on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta, the hunt for her killers exposes secrets with consequences that go far beyond its shores. In the aftermath of her death an international team of journalists comes together to continue her work. Along the way
Olga and Mo are joined by Jessikka Aro, Finnish journalist at @Yleisradio and author of “PUTIN’S TROLLS”.
Frank Figliuzzi joins Olga and Mo to provide his analysis of the January 6th committee hearings.
Olga and Mo welcome back Edward Lucas to discuss how Vladimir Putin weaponizes food shortages and hunger to leverage support against Ukraine.
Olga and Mo are joined by Dr. Benjamin Schmitt to discuss the Kremlin’s weaponization of energy and the proper response from NATO. Dr. Benjamin L. Schmitt is a former State Department official, Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), and Research Fellow at Harvard University. For years, Ben has
Originally aired September 2nd, 2021 Olga and Mo are joined by Paul Niland and Daria Kaleniuk to continue their exploration of hybrid warfare. They discuss how Ukraine became the testing ground for Putin’s campaign against the west, only to emerge as the standard-bearer in the fight against corruption. Daria Kaleniuk
Olga and Mo are joined again by David Kramer as they consider the wider security and humanitarian implications should Russia’s war of aggression continue and expand to other areas of the region, including Moldova, Transnistria, and Georgia. David J. Kramer is the Bradford M. Freeman managing director for global policy at
Olga and Mo are joined by retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman to discuss Ukraine as the defenders of democracy and Russia’s failing military strategy. As a child, Vindman was born to Jewish parents in Ukraine (former Soviet Ukraine) before emigrating to Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood. The former Director for European
Olga and Mo welcome on the pod a leading expert in nuclear conflict resolution, Joseph Cirincione. Most Americans have not thought much about doomsday weapons since the end of the Cold War, but now it’s time we all come to terms with the nuclear risks of Putin’s war in Ukraine. Joseph
Olga Lautman is a researcher-analyst on Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, and their effects on US national security and dangers posed to the West. An investigative researcher for best selling authors including Craig Unger’s “House of Trump,” “House of Putin,” “American Kompromat,” and Malcolm Nance’s “Plot to Betray America.” Founder of 9 Oaks LLC a research and consulting company focused on Russia and Eastern Europe. Daughter of Soviet political refugees, raised in Brighton Beach, and an expert on Russian organized crime.
Monique Camarra is a researcher/analyst on international affairs and a language and communications specialist at the University of Siena in Italy. A lifelong political activist, Monique started paying closer attention to Russia’s global campaign when she saw the protesters gunned down in Kyiv.
Bunker Crew Media’s 2018 feature-documentary, Active Measures, was heralded as the preeminent guide to Russian intervention in the 2016 election both in the press and by international institutions such as European Parliament and Yale Law School. Their most recent project, Qanon: The Search for Q, a docu-series released by Vice TV in 2021, was an instant hit and the network’s third-highest rated show of all time. The digital-first production outfit was born of these successes and prides itself on turning nuanced, complicated geopolitical events into tight and exciting political thrillers.
