Insider: Short of War

To Disrupt Russia’s Shadow War, Follow the Money

September 16, 2026·23 min
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In this deep-dive episode, we explore how Russian illicit finance has evolved into the operational backbone of Moscow’s irregular warfare strategy. From Bulgarian spy rings in English seaside towns to crypto-fueled sabotage gig-economy schemes across Europe, we break down how state intelligence services leverage criminal laundromats, stablecoins, and non-state actors to bypass Western sanctions. Tune in to understand why following the money is the key to disrupting Russia’s modern shadow war.

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