Kremlin guards could be controlled by enemies with 'hypnotic abilities,' according to secret memo from Russia's intelligence agency:

 

According to a leaked memo obtained by Russian investigative outlet The Insider, the Kremlin's security service is concerned that in the event of a coup or heightened military conflict its agents could be compromised by hypnosis and a list of other "psychologically infecting" techniques.

As such, the classified memo covers a set of special measures for the Federal Protective Service, the agency that runs security for the Kremlin's top officials, including President Vladimir Putin.

These measures are laid out in four parts, including in the event that martial law needs to be enforced, and include weekly political training sessions, collective church attendance and identifying officers with "unstable psyche."

The Insider has no affiliation with Insider. A copy of the memo was also published by the Ukrainian magazine Focus.UA on Monday.

The leaked memo contains details that could have easily come from the plot of Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" — with everything from theories that soldiers could be hypnotized, to efforts to prevent infection by "psycho-generators."

It describes a plan to bolster officers' mental resilience and outlines how unspecified enemies can use a barrage of clandestine methods to "reduce the psychological stability of personnel" and make them "unprepared for resistance." 

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Some of the threats are commonly discussed around the world, such as influence from media, social movements, religious organizations, and agents embedded in non-governmental organizations, The Insider reported.

However, the memo also warns of "computer psycho-viruses" that could infect the user, and discusses "psycho-generators" — a Soviet-era urban myth describing devices that can read minds from afar, per The Insider.

The memo mentions enemies "capable of psychologically infecting personnel and possessing hypnotic abilities," without saying who these individuals are, according to The Insider.

It also flags psychoactive chemicals and advertising products as threats, without further details.

Kremlin officials have proposed using "counter-suggestion," "counter-conviction," "initiative interception," and "objection substitution" to tackle influence from outside forces, The Insider reported, citing the memo.

They've also suggested running interviews with Kremlin guards to build their confidence, and pairing more resilient officers with those who are psychologically vulnerable, according to the outlet.

The plan is to be overseen by General Alexander Komov, a deputy director in the Federal Protective Service, with an unnamed source in the Kremlin's security service saying that Komov harbors a deep interest in astrology and pseudo-science, according to The Insider.

Insider was unable to independently verify the authenticity of these claims.

The Russian government's press service and Federal Protective Service did not respond to Insider's requests for a comment.

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Ukraine Applies For Accelerated NATO Accession - Zelenskyy

 

Ukraine is applying to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) under an accelerated procedure.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in a video message following a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

"De facto, we have already passed our way to NATO. De facto, we have already proven compatibility with the Alliance standards. They are real for Ukraine - real on the battlefield and in all aspects of our interaction. We trust each other, we help each other and we protect each other. This is the alliance. De facto. Today, Ukraine is applying to do it de jure. By a procedure that will match our meaning to protect our entire community. In an accelerated order. We are taking our defining step by signing Ukraine's application to join NATO in an accelerated order," Zelenskyy said.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on Friday, September 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed "agreements on the accession to Russia" of the captured territories of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Regions.

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Belarus Probably Preparing To Provide Its Airfields For Use Of Russian Armed Forces - General Staff

 

Belarus is checking radio equipment, which may indicate the possibility of using Belarusian airfields by the Russian Armed Forces.

This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

"In the Volyn and Polissia directions, the situation is without significant changes. At the same time, on September 21, the Republic of Belarus began checking the means of radio technical support of the airfield network, which may indirectly indicate the possibility of the use of Belarusian airfields by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation," the General Staff said.

The rotation of aviation units of the joint training center of the air forces and air defense forces of the Armed Forces of Belarus and Russia took place with the replacement of three of the four existing multi-purpose Su-30М fighters.

The threat of missile and air strikes from the territory and airspace of the Republic of Belarus remains.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, Belarus is preparing to receive 20,000 mobilized from Russia.

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Kremlin Names Region Of Ukraine To Be Completely Captured After "Referendums"

 

After referendums in the so-called "republics of Donbas," as well as in the occupied parts of the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Regions and "their final entry into the Russian Federation, it will be necessary to liberate the Donetsk Region within its administrative borders," said presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov. This was reported by Russian Interfax on Wednesday, September 28.

Journalists asked Peskov whether the so-called "special military operation" would continue if new regions get annexed by the Russian Federation.

"At a minimum, what can I tell you with absolute accuracy. You know that not the entire territory of the "Donetsk People's Republic" has been liberated. We're talking about territory that's within 2014. Therefore, at least it will be necessary to liberate the entire territory of the "Donetsk People's Republic." A more detailed answer, of course, you will receive later if such documents are signed," the spokesman said.

He noted that "at the same time, the territory of the Luhansk People's Republic has already been completely liberated."

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on September 27, Peskov said that the Russian legal system and executive authorities are ready for the possible entry into the Russian Federation of new subjects after "referendums."

On September 23, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that "Ukraine's attempts to return the territories of the Donbas after its admission to Russia will be regarded as attacks on Russia."

On September 27, Russian media reported that the Russian leadership is considering the creation of a new federal district, which plans to include the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, and put the former head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin at the head.

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Both Nord Streams Destroyed Forever, Damage To Pipes Very Large

 

Three pipes of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea may become permanently unusable after explosions. It is reported by Tagesspiegel, citing sources in government circles.

It is noted that if the pipelines are not quickly repaired, a large amount of salt water will get inside and corrode them. Since the damage on the pipes is very large, they can get a lot of water.

Like the European Commission, Germany's security agencies and the BND federal intelligence service see an act of sabotage. Due to the complexity of the attack, experts and German government circles believe that only a state unit could carry it out. It is assumed that Russia is behind this, but the motive remains unclear.

The BND currently plays a leading role in reconnaissance, assessing satellite images of ship movements in the run-up to the explosions.

One suggestion presupposes that the divers probably planted explosives under two Nord Stream 1 pipes and in one of two Nord Stream 2 pipes.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, Germany almost completely filled the gas storage, despite the shutdown of Nord Stream.

In late August, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU member states had managed to fill gas storage at 80% capacity.

Over the past few months, Norway has been able to oust Russia from the European market and become the main gas supplier to European countries.

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RF replenishes tank regiment with mobilized personnel without any training – General Staff

 

Russia sends "partial mobilization" conscripts to the combat zone without prior training.

This follows from a statement by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook.

Thus, it is reported that the Russian occupation forces have begun recruiting personnel who were called up for partial mobilization. The units of the 1^st tank regiment of the 2^nd motorized rifle division of the 1^st tank army, which are deployed in the combat zone, have received reinforcements.

"There was no training with him at all. Also, the military and political leadership of the Russian Federation simultaneously with partial mobilization continues the so-called "self-mobilization" measures. Persons convicted of criminal crimes are arriving at the units already fighting in Ukraine," the report says.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, last Wednesday, September 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Russians, in which he announced the beginning of partial mobilization in the country.

According to Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, 300,000 people are planned to be drafted into the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces.

Commenting on Putin's decree, the State Duma of the Russian Federation said that the mobilization will affect the western and central regions of Russia.

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Freshmen Of Naval Academy In St. Petersburg Can Be Sent To War In Ukraine, Parents Protesting - Intelligence

 

According to Ukrainian intelligence, freshmen of the naval academy in St. Petersburg (Russia) can be sent to war in Ukraine, their parents protest.

This was reported by the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

"Freshmen of the Naval Military Training and Scientific Center "Naval Academy named after Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union M. G. Kuznetsov" in St. Petersburg were warned about the possibility of sending to the combat zone in Ukraine," the Defense Intelligence said.

According to intelligence, after a month of exercises at the university, cadets were evicted from the barracks, which was transferred to the needs of mobilization, to the building without repair or windows.

To avoid communication with parents and unauthorized abandonment of the place of service, cadets are monitored and guarded around the clock.

The parents of the cadets turned to the leadership of the academy, but they were refused a meeting.

The military intelligence of Ukraine recalled that the Russian military has the opportunity to lay down its weapons and preserve its health and life.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the Russian military leadership decided to involve graduates of cadets of their military universities in the war against Ukraine.

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