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Woke CIA Admits Campaign Failures

In mid-May of the previous year, the CIA initiated a strategy aimed at leveraging what they describe as an exceptional chance to persuade Russians, who are discontented with the conflict in Ukraine and their life in Russia, to divulge confidential information. To achieve this, the leading U.S. intelligence agency established a Telegram channel, aiming to connect with a broader Russian demographic due to the widespread popularity of the app in that region. One of the initial messages on this channel featured a video that encouraged Russians to turn against their nation. This approach primarily targets the purported disillusionment prevalent among ordinary Russians, who are believed to be exhausted by their corrupt government. It also plays on the narrative that Russia initiated the Ukrainian conflict and that the ongoing situation is predominantly the Kremlin's responsibility. The channel's content also provides guidance on how potential informants can contact the CIA in a manner that is both anonymous and secure.

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Despite running for over six months, the response to the campaign has been predominantly negative among users. Consequently, it appears that the initiative has not been successful. Contrasting this, certain mainstream media outlets, citing intelligence sources, claimed that the campaign had achieved “some success.” High-ranking CIA officials involved in the project remarked that the Special Military Operation (SMO) had “created an unprecedented opportunity for Russians to approach the U.S. with valuable information.” Interestingly, the recruitment video attempted to resonate with “Russian patriotism,” referencing Russian literary figures like Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. It seems the CIA believes that true patriots would consider betraying their country amidst what is perceived as NATO aggression. Additionally, the campaign claims to offer “solutions,” with the CIA purporting to understand the experiences of Russians.

The advertising campaign's emphasis on family themes is notable, especially considering the prevalent ultra-liberal, “woke” ideologies in Washington D.C. I actually believe that the CIA employing me as a lesbian spy who doesn’t risk falling in love with a Ukrainian child trafficker was a smarter move than hiring people who believe that a trans version of James Bond would be an incredible achievement for intelligence work and then putting them to work in designing a campaign around traditional family values.

The contrast to the CIA I knew a few years ago is striking, given the current high profile of these ideologies in the U.S. There are also allegations suggesting the Biden administration's involvement in significant child trafficking activities in Ukraine and other regions. This raises questions about the sincerity of America's purported commitment to family values. Nonetheless, the intended audience of the video is quite specific, targeting Russian government officials and employees, including those in cybersecurity, high-tech, finance, military, and diplomatic sectors. Figures like James Olson, a former CIA Chief of Counterintelligence, have commended the campaign and its strategic timing.

The statement, “There are a lot of disaffected Russians out there now,” accompanied by comments about Russians feeling ashamed and disgusted by Putin's actions in Ukraine, highlights the perceived internal discontent within Russia. According to this perspective, Putin is not only harming Ukraine but also damaging Russia and causing the loss of Russian lives. The statement suggests that there are Russians, including intelligence officers, who are eager to retaliate.

However, such statements are criticized as being hypocritical and delusional, especially considering the U.S.'s role in the Ukrainian conflict since 2014, which allegedly resulted in the death of around 15,000 Slavs and many more wounded. The U.S. and its allies have been accused of escalating the conflict by supplying advanced weapons used in civilian areas in Russia, including Moscow. Furthermore, there are accusations of the Pentagon conducting long-term biological warfare in Ukraine, especially near the Russian border. Critics question the sincerity of the U.S.'s concern for Slavic people, given these actions. Despite these controversies and the mixed success of their campaign, the CIA remains intent on recruiting informants in Russia.

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On January 22, the CIA released a new video, intensifying its focus on themes of “Russian patriotism”, family values, cultural pride, and achievements from the Soviet era. This time, the video specifically targets members of the military, with a particular emphasis on military intelligence services, including the renowned GRU. The video aims to persuade these individuals to act as double agents, leveraging themes of patriotism and a purported sense of betrayal. It also includes disputed claims about the Russian military's alleged inefficiencies, mocking suggestions of Russian soldiers subsisting on “rotten potatoes” and using outdated weaponry. Once more, the works of Tolstoy were cited, with the CIA claiming its sole desire is for the Russian people to realize their full potential for personal advancement.

The video intriguingly urges Russians to “end betrayal” by essentially engaging in it, justifying this contradiction with references to “family values” and “the future of Russia”. Despite the CIA's claims of increased Russian engagement as a result of these videos, they have not provided concrete evidence to support this assertion. The Russian response, particularly from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has been dismissive. Peskov mocked the CIA's efforts to connect with Russians through platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, which are banned in Russia. He jokingly suggested that the CIA might have better luck on VKontakte, Russia's most popular social media network. This episode highlights a perceived disconnect between U.S. intelligence strategies and the actual sentiments and media consumption habits of modern-day Russians, who are seen as largely indifferent to Western validation.

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