Vladimir Putin orders Russian forces to step up efforts to detect ‘spies’

NY Post ^ | 12/20/2022 | Snejana Farberov

[marcusmaximus]

Vladimir Putin on Tuesday angrily gave marching orders to Russia’s security forces to redouble their efforts to root out traitors and spies working to undermine his regime.

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“Maximum composure, concentration of forces is now required from counterintelligence agencies, including military intelligence,” Putin said. “It is necessary to harshly crack down on the actions of foreign special services, promptly identify traitors, spies and saboteurs.”

In an uncharacteristic break from the official line that the so-called “special military operation” is going according to plan, Putin admitted the situation was “difficult” in the four regions of Ukraine that were illegally annexed by Russia following sham referendums.

“The situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions is extremely difficult,” he said.

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Putin’s speech was reportedly poorly received by members of Russia’s security services, according to a post on the Yellow Folder Telegram channel, which is said to be run by former Russian spooks.

“The congratulatory message was interpreted as a reprimand directed at security agencies for their insufficiency effective work,” the post alleged.

“Leaders of FSB, FSO (Federal Protective Service) and the Security Council did not like Putin’s ‘congratulations,'” the anonymous author added. “Practically everyone believes they are already working with complete devotion, and in return they get reprimands, so sabotage is not far off.”

Putin later held a ceremony at the Kremlin to hand out awards to the Moscow-appointed heads of Ukraine’s four annexed regions.

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[marcusmaximus]

[mylife]

yeah cuz spies are blabber mouths

[mylife]

its amazing what the msm claims to know

[Sunsong]

LOL

Slava Ukraini

[marcusmaximus]

"The Moon of Alabama says we are winning..."

[blackdog]

Putin knows such spying activities are American Disinformation.

[FreshPrince]

“The situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions is extremely difficult,” he said.

Putin doesnt know what he is talking about. Its over. Just ask
some Putards here.

[hardspunned]

There are just as many, if not more, Russian spies in the Uke military being taught everything there is to know about America’s most advanced weaponry. Of course, all of that info is passed on to the Chicoms as well. A minor price we’re paying to ensure, “well SOB, the prosecutor got fired” shall not perish from the earth.

[Kazan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5EpNNwbRag

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for December 21, 2022:

- Pentagon admits Russia is gaining ground in Bakhmut; - Zelensky visit to Bakhmut mirrors similar visit to Lysychansk before it fell to Russian forces;
- Western media admits Russia has Ukraine outgunned 6 to 1 in Bakhmut;
- Claims that Russian losses are as significant as catastrophic toll Ukraine is suffering in Bakhmut does not reflect reality if Russia outguns Ukraine significantly;
- Bakhmut is a significant transportation hub and a crucial fortified position along one of Ukraine's last major defensive lines in the east;
- The fall of Bakhmut may lead to a similar breakthrough like Popasna;
- Russian forces appear interested in destroying Ukraine's military at Bakhmut more than taking the city itself;