Briefing Room 14.02.26
A GRU deputy chief shot 12 kilometres from the Kremlin is the latest in a string of attacks exposing how freely Ukrainian operatives move inside Russia — and how badly its security services are failing.
Simon Whistler • February 14, 2026
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Welcome to this week's edition of The Briefing Room, the exclusive Frontstar Co. show that delves into the stories everyone else is ignoring. I'm Simon, and this week we're staying laser-focused on Eastern Europe, where Ukraine has recently announced its intention to start exporting its cutting-edge FPV drones.
Venice has skipped north to Estonia, where a long-awaited intelligence report has revealed some fascinating things about Moscow's future plans.
First up, though, we're checking on one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, being a general in Russia's army, as a new campaign to kill the Kremlin's officers seemingly gets underway. Once again, thank you, specifically you, for subscribing. That's not true.
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