Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 26 (February 2022)
Russia Is A Terrorist State: Part 2 (2000s)
Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 26 (February 2022)
“On July 21, 2022, House Select Committee broadcast surveillance video with several views of Hawley fleeing the mob he helped to inspire. This is a screencap at about 1:10 into the video of the meeting” under public domain by Government surveillance footage posted to internet by a government agency.
In February 2022, the world was captivated by the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia. The situation shed light on the complicated dynamics between NATO, the EU, and Russia. While some questioned the wisdom of admitting Ukraine to NATO, others warned of Russian aggression. The United States claimed to have new intelligence showing Russia plotting a false flag attack, further intensifying concerns.
Meanwhile, China joined Russia in opposing NATO expansion, highlighting the global complexities of the situation. In the United States, discussions surrounding the events of January 6th continued to unfold. Reports emerged that former President Donald Trump had considered blanket pardons for the rioters before leaving office. Some politicians, like Senator Hawley, questioned the U.S. support for admitting Ukraine to NATO, contributing to the far-right's downplaying of Russian aggression.
The search for information and evidence related to the events of January 6th persisted. Gaps in the White House call logs were discovered, while a new version of the Mueller Report revealed that Mueller had declined to charge Donald Trump Jr. and Roger Stone with computer crimes. The ongoing investigations into the events of January 6th revealed the unorthodox phone habits of former President Trump, complicating the inquiry.
In Canada, protests and anti-vax movements disrupted trade and sparked a state of emergency in Ottawa. Prime Minister Trudeau vowed to freeze the bank accounts of anti-mandate protesters. The spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories during the protests raised concerns about their impact on public discourse.
As tensions between Ukraine and Russia reached a critical point, cyberattacks targeted Ukrainian army sites and major banks, fueling fears that Russia could utilize digital tactics in the conflict. Reports of Russian troop withdrawals were met with skepticism from the United States, which had not verified the claims. NATO considered deploying additional troops on its southeastern flank in response to the Russian threat.
Amidst these developments, the Mueller Report generated buzz with the revelation that Donald Trump Jr. had been considered for computer crimes charges. The ongoing investigations and subpoenas related to the events of January 6th underscored the seriousness of the situation.
February 2022 was marked by high-stakes geopolitics, allegations of cyberattacks, and the continuation of investigations into events that had shaken the United States. The world watched anxiously as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remained tense, uncertain of what the future held.
Written in part in collaboration with ChatGPT on June 5, 2023
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Sources for Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 26 (February 2022):
What Ukraine Reveals About NATO and the EU – Carnegie Europe February 1, 2022
The Competition for Memory in Putin’s Russia – Carnegie Europe February 3, 2022
US says new intel shows Russia plotting false flag attack – AP News February 3, 2022
China joins Russia in opposing Nato expansion – BBC February 4, 2022
A year after Trump purge, ‘alt-tech’ offers far right refuge – AP News February 5, 2022
Ottawa declares state of emergency over COVID-19 protests – AP News February 6, 2022
The Right’s Obsession With George Soros – The Mehdi Hasan Show February 7, 2022
McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 ‘violent insurrection’ – AP News February 8, 2022
UK readies 1,000 troops for humanitarian support over Ukraine tensions – Reuters February 9, 2022
Border blockade: Inside the anti-vax protests disrupting trade – Reuters February 10, 2022
U.S. reinforcement troops to arrive in Romania, more expected – Reuters February 10, 2022
Trump’s unorthodox phone habits complicate January 6 investigation – CNN February 13, 2022
Ukraine President Warns Russian Attack Will Come Wednesday – MSNBC February 14, 2022
Tripwire for real war? Cyber’s fuzzy rules of engagement – AP News February 14, 2022
Trudeau vows to freeze anti-mandate protesters’ bank accounts – BBC February 15, 2022
EXPLAINER: How the latest Trump-Russia filing generated buzz – AP News February 15, 2022
US hasn’t verified Russian pullback of troops near Ukraine – AP News February 15, 2022
Cyberattacks knock out sites of Ukrainian army, major banks – AP News February 15, 2022
Trucks leaving blockade at Canadian border crossing – AP News February 15, 2022
Putin: Some troops near Ukraine leaving; dialogue to go on – AP News February 15, 2022
NATO to consider new troops on southeastern flank amid Russian threat – Reuters February 15, 2022
US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda – AP News February 15, 2022
Biden: US has not verified claim of Russia troop withdrawal – AP News February 15, 2022
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more in fake GOP electors scheme – AP News February 15, 2022