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The same old Russian State Terrorism
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9/11, October 7, and the RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM
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The same strategic framework, identical agencies, and interlocking networks of non-state actors to achieve the foreign policy objectives.
The perspective that connects 9/11, October 7, and the contemporary actions of the Russian state revolves around a shared operational doctrine—or “kontseptsiya” (концепция)—built on asymmetrical warfare, state-sponsored proxies, and psychological terror. [1, 2]
While Western analysts historical treated 9/11 (executed by Al-Qaeda) and October 7 (executed by Hamas) as distinct acts of non-state global jihadism, geopolitical experts increasingly argue that Russia uses the same strategic framework, identical agencies, and interlocking networks of non-state actors to achieve its foreign policy objectives. [3, 4, 5, 6]
1. The “Kontseptsiya”: Asymmetrical Terror as a State Tool
The structural backbone linking these events is the Soviet-inherited doctrine of “Active Measures” (Aktivnye Meropriyatiya) and asymmetrical warfare. The concept dictates that when conventional military power cannot directly match adversaries (like NATO or the West), the state must utilize asymmetric tools—subversion, disinformation, sabotage, and proxy terror—to fracture enemy cohesion. [1, 6]The Strategic Goal: The ultimate objective across these iterations is not a military victory on paper, but the strategic exhaustion and internal destabilization of Western democracies. [3, 7]
Blairing the Lines: Russia’s modern execution of this doctrine blurs the boundary between domestic policing, foreign intelligence, and state-backed terror. Whether utilizing continuous drone terror against civilian populations in Kyiv or maintaining strategic diplomatic backchannels with Hamas and its chief sponsor, Iran, the overarching concept remains constant: weaponized instability. [2, 3, 6, 7, 8]2. The Same Actors: Interlocking Proxies
A core tenet of this perspective is that Hamas, Al-Qaeda, and the Russian state are not isolated actors, but nodes in a continuous web of anti-Western revisionism. [6, 7]
The Soviet/Russian Lineage: Historically, the KGB trained and funded early generations of Middle Eastern militant factions. Today, Moscow hosts Hamas delegations for official diplomatic visits, maintains a military alliance with Iran, and protects networks that directly facilitate asymmetric strikes against Western-aligned democratic nations. [1, 6, 7, 9]
Proxy Deployment: By outsourcing the kinetic violence of terrorism to regional actors like Hamas, Hezbollah, or mercenary syndicates, Russia achieves plausible deniability while exploiting the geopolitical fallout (such as the diversion of Western military aid away from Ukraine). [1, 6, 7]3. The Same Agencies: The Architecture of Subversion
The institutional apparatus driving these operations relies on the same direct successors of the Soviet security state:
The FSB (Federal Security Service): Primarily focused internally but increasingly active in regional subversion, the FSB specializes in orchestrating domestic “false flags” and terror management to solidify state control.
The GRU (Russian Military Intelligence): The GRU serves as the kinetic arm, orchestrating sabotage, weapon transfers to proxy states, and direct asymmetrical interventions abroad.
The SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service): This agency executes the psychological and informational operations (maskirovka) that frame acts of brutal terrorism as “resistance” or “regional blowback,” systematically muddying the international legal waters. [3, 5, 9, 10, 11]In essence, whether through the horrific events of 9/11, the mass terror of October 7, or the relentless daily targeting of European civilians, the underlying architecture of subversion employs the same fundamental agencies, networks, and conceptual playbooks. [2, 3, 4, 5, 8]
If you want to explore this continuity deeper, let me know if you would like to look into:
The specific KGB historical archives regarding Middle Eastern proxy networks.
How the Gerasimov Doctrine formalizes these concepts in modern Russian military strategy.
A direct comparison of Russian state tactics in Chechnya and Syria to contemporary attacks.[1] en.wikipedia.org
[2] washingtoninstitute.org
[3] icct.nl
[4] iwm.org.uk
[5] academic.oup.com
[6] academicworks.cuny.edu
[7] foi.se
[8] facebook.com
[9] ctc.westpoint.edu
[10] brookings.edu
[11] rferl.org– Google Search google.com/search?q=9%2F11%2…
Pic.: 9/11, October 7, and the current state of the RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM
cfr.org/articles/twenty-five…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2100231870701060131— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 16, 2026
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9/11, October 7, and the RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM
Gemini:
Global Security and Russian Hybrid Warfare share.gemini.google/01C8vwgm…
AI Mode
The same strategic framework, identical agencies, and interlocking networks of non-state actors to achieve the foreign policy objectives.
The perspective that connects 9/11, October 7, and the contemporary actions of the Russian state revolves around a shared operational doctrine—or “kontseptsiya” (концепция)—built on asymmetrical warfare, state-sponsored proxies, and psychological terror. [1, 2]
While Western analysts historical treated 9/11 (executed by Al-Qaeda) and October 7 (executed by Hamas) as distinct acts of non-state global jihadism, geopolitical experts increasingly argue that Russia uses the same strategic framework, identical agencies, and interlocking networks of non-state actors to achieve its foreign policy objectives. [3, 4, 5, 6]
1. The “Kontseptsiya”: Asymmetrical Terror as a State Tool
The structural backbone linking these events is the Soviet-inherited doctrine of “Active Measures” (Aktivnye Meropriyatiya) and asymmetrical warfare. The concept dictates that when conventional military power cannot directly match adversaries (like NATO or the West), the state must utilize asymmetric tools—subversion, disinformation, sabotage, and proxy terror—to fracture enemy cohesion. [1, 6]The Strategic Goal: The ultimate objective across these iterations is not a military victory on paper, but the strategic exhaustion and internal destabilization of Western democracies. [3, 7]
Blairing the Lines: Russia’s modern execution of this doctrine blurs the boundary between domestic policing, foreign intelligence, and state-backed terror. Whether utilizing continuous drone terror against civilian populations in Kyiv or maintaining strategic diplomatic backchannels with Hamas and its chief sponsor, Iran, the overarching concept remains constant: weaponized instability. [2, 3, 6, 7, 8]2. The Same Actors: Interlocking Proxies
A core tenet of this perspective is that Hamas, Al-Qaeda, and the Russian state are not isolated actors, but nodes in a continuous web of anti-Western revisionism. [6, 7]
The Soviet/Russian Lineage: Historically, the KGB trained and funded early generations of Middle Eastern militant factions. Today, Moscow hosts Hamas delegations for official diplomatic visits, maintains a military alliance with Iran, and protects networks that directly facilitate asymmetric strikes against Western-aligned democratic nations. [1, 6, 7, 9]
Proxy Deployment: By outsourcing the kinetic violence of terrorism to regional actors like Hamas, Hezbollah, or mercenary syndicates, Russia achieves plausible deniability while exploiting the geopolitical fallout (such as the diversion of Western military aid away from Ukraine). [1, 6, 7]3. The Same Agencies: The Architecture of Subversion
The institutional apparatus driving these operations relies on the same direct successors of the Soviet security state:
The FSB (Federal Security Service): Primarily focused internally but increasingly active in regional subversion, the FSB specializes in orchestrating domestic “false flags” and terror management to solidify state control.
The GRU (Russian Military Intelligence): The GRU serves as the kinetic arm, orchestrating sabotage, weapon transfers to proxy states, and direct asymmetrical interventions abroad.
The SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service): This agency executes the psychological and informational operations (maskirovka) that frame acts of brutal terrorism as “resistance” or “regional blowback,” systematically muddying the international legal waters. [3, 5, 9, 10, 11]In essence, whether through the horrific events of 9/11, the mass terror of October 7, or the relentless daily targeting of European civilians, the underlying architecture of subversion employs the same fundamental agencies, networks, and conceptual playbooks. [2, 3, 4, 5, 8]
If you want to explore this continuity deeper, let me know if you would like to look into:
The specific KGB historical archives regarding Middle Eastern proxy networks.
How the Gerasimov Doctrine formalizes these concepts in modern Russian military strategy.
A direct comparison of Russian state tactics in Chechnya and Syria to contemporary attacks.[1] en.wikipedia.org
[2] washingtoninstitute.org
[3] icct.nl
[4] iwm.org.uk
[5] academic.oup.com
[6] academicworks.cuny.edu
[7] foi.se
[8] facebook.com
[9] ctc.westpoint.edu
[10] brookings.edu
[11] rferl.org– Google Search google.com/search?q=9%2F11%2…
Pic.: 9/11, October 7, and the current state of the RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM
cfr.org/articles/twenty-five…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 16, 2026
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Global Security and Russian Hybrid Warfare share.gemini.google/01C8vwgm…The same strategic framework, identical agencies, and interlocking networks of non-state actors to achieve the foreign policy objectives.
9/11, October 7, and the current state of the RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM: same: “contseptsiya”, same actors, same agencies
The perspective that connects 9/11, October 7, and the contemporary actions of the Russian state revolves around a shared operational doctrine—or “kontseptsiya” (концепция)—built on asymmetrical warfare, state-sponsored proxies, and psychological terror. [1, 2]
While Western analysts historical treated 9/11 (executed by Al-Qaeda) and October 7 (executed by Hamas) as distinct acts of non-state global jihadism, geopolitical experts increasingly argue that Russia uses the same strategic framework, identical agencies, and interlocking networks of non-state actors to achieve its foreign policy objectives. [3, 4, 5, 6]
1. The “Kontseptsiya”: Asymmetrical Terror as a State Tool
The structural backbone linking these events is the Soviet-inherited doctrine of “Active Measures” (Aktivnye Meropriyatiya) and asymmetrical warfare. The concept dictates that when conventional military power cannot directly match adversaries (like NATO or the West), the state must utilize asymmetric tools—subversion, disinformation, sabotage, and proxy terror—to fracture enemy cohesion. [1, 6]The Strategic Goal: The ultimate objective across these iterations is not a military victory on paper, but the strategic exhaustion and internal destabilization of Western democracies. [3, 7]
Blairing the Lines: Russia’s modern execution of this doctrine blurs the boundary between domestic policing, foreign intelligence, and state-backed terror. Whether utilizing continuous drone terror against civilian populations in Kyiv or maintaining strategic diplomatic backchannels with Hamas and its chief sponsor, Iran, the overarching concept remains constant: weaponized instability. [2, 3, 6, 7, 8]2. The Same Actors: Interlocking Proxies
A core tenet of this perspective is that Hamas, Al-Qaeda, and the Russian state are not isolated actors, but nodes in a continuous web of anti-Western revisionism. [6, 7]
The Soviet/Russian Lineage: Historically, the KGB trained and funded early generations of Middle Eastern militant factions. Today, Moscow hosts Hamas delegations for official diplomatic visits, maintains a military alliance with Iran, and protects networks that directly facilitate asymmetric strikes against Western-aligned democratic nations. [1, 6, 7, 9]
Proxy Deployment: By outsourcing the kinetic violence of terrorism to regional actors like Hamas, Hezbollah, or mercenary syndicates, Russia achieves plausible deniability while exploiting the geopolitical fallout (such as the diversion of Western military aid away from Ukraine). [1, 6, 7]3. The Same Agencies: The Architecture of Subversion
The institutional apparatus driving these operations relies on the same direct successors of the Soviet security state:
The FSB (Federal Security Service): Primarily focused internally but increasingly active in regional subversion, the FSB specializes in orchestrating domestic “false flags” and terror management to solidify state control.
The GRU (Russian Military Intelligence): The GRU serves as the kinetic arm, orchestrating sabotage, weapon transfers to proxy states, and direct asymmetrical interventions abroad.
The SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service): This agency executes the psychological and informational operations (maskirovka) that frame acts of brutal terrorism as “resistance” or “regional blowback,” systematically muddying the international legal waters. [3, 5, 9, 10, 11]In essence, whether through the horrific events of 9/11, the mass terror of October 7, or the relentless daily targeting of European civilians, the underlying architecture of subversion employs the same fundamental agencies, networks, and conceptual playbooks. [2, 3, 4, 5, 8]
If you want to explore this continuity deeper, let me know if you would like to look into:
The specific KGB historical archives regarding Middle Eastern proxy networks.
How the Gerasimov Doctrine formalizes these concepts in modern Russian military strategy.
A direct comparison of Russian state tactics in Chechnya and Syria to contemporary attacks.[1] en.wikipedia.org
[2] washingtoninstitute.org
[3] icct.nl
[4] iwm.org.uk
[5] academic.oup.com
[6] academicworks.cuny.edu
[7] foi.se
[8] facebook.com
[9] ctc.westpoint.edu
[10] brookings.edu
[11] rferl.org– Google Search google.com/search?q=9%2F11%2…
Pic.: 9/11, October 7, and the current state of the RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM
cfr.org/articles/twenty-five…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 16, 2026
Global Security and Russian Hybrid Warfare share.gemini.google/01C8vwgm…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 16, 2026
9/11, October 7, and the current state of the RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM: same: “contseptsiya”, same actors, same agencies
The perspective that connects 9/11, October 7, and the contemporary actions of the Russian state revolves around a shared operational doctrine—or “kontseptsiya” (концепция)—built on asymmetrical warfare, state-sponsored proxies, and psychological terror. [1, 2]
While Western analysts historical treated 9/11 (executed by Al-Qaeda) and October 7 (executed by Hamas) as distinct acts of non-state global jihadism, geopolitical experts increasingly argue that Russia uses the same strategic framework, identical agencies, and interlocking networks of non-state actors to achieve its foreign policy objectives. [3, 4, 5, 6]
1. The “Kontseptsiya”: Asymmetrical Terror as a State Tool
The structural backbone linking these events is the Soviet-inherited doctrine of “Active Measures” (Aktivnye Meropriyatiya) and asymmetrical warfare. The concept dictates that when conventional military power cannot directly match adversaries (like NATO or the West), the state must utilize asymmetric tools—subversion, disinformation, sabotage, and proxy terror—to fracture enemy cohesion. [1, 6]The Strategic Goal: The ultimate objective across these iterations is not a military victory on paper, but the strategic exhaustion and internal destabilization of Western democracies. [3, 7]
Blairing the Lines: Russia’s modern execution of this doctrine blurs the boundary between domestic policing, foreign intelligence, and state-backed terror. Whether utilizing continuous drone terror against civilian populations in Kyiv or maintaining strategic diplomatic backchannels with Hamas and its chief sponsor, Iran, the overarching concept remains constant: weaponized instability. [2, 3, 6, 7, 8]2. The Same Actors: Interlocking Proxies
A core tenet of this perspective is that Hamas, Al-Qaeda, and the Russian state are not isolated actors, but nodes in a continuous web of anti-Western revisionism. [6, 7]
The Soviet/Russian Lineage: Historically, the KGB trained and funded early generations of Middle Eastern militant factions. Today, Moscow hosts Hamas delegations for official diplomatic visits, maintains a military alliance with Iran, and protects networks that directly facilitate asymmetric strikes against Western-aligned democratic nations. [1, 6, 7, 9]
Proxy Deployment: By outsourcing the kinetic violence of terrorism to regional actors like Hamas, Hezbollah, or mercenary syndicates, Russia achieves plausible deniability while exploiting the geopolitical fallout (such as the diversion of Western military aid away from Ukraine). [1, 6, 7]3. The Same Agencies: The Architecture of Subversion
The institutional apparatus driving these operations relies on the same direct successors of the Soviet security state:
The FSB (Federal Security Service): Primarily focused internally but increasingly active in regional subversion, the FSB specializes in orchestrating domestic “false flags” and terror management to solidify state control.
The GRU (Russian Military Intelligence): The GRU serves as the kinetic arm, orchestrating sabotage, weapon transfers to proxy states, and direct asymmetrical interventions abroad.
The SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service): This agency executes the psychological and informational operations (maskirovka) that frame acts of brutal terrorism as “resistance” or “regional blowback,” systematically muddying the international legal waters. [3, 5, 9, 10, 11]In essence, whether through the horrific events of 9/11, the mass terror of October 7, or the relentless daily targeting of European civilians, the underlying architecture of subversion employs the same fundamental agencies, networks, and conceptual playbooks. [2, 3, 4, 5, 8]
If you want to explore this continuity deeper, let me know if you would like to look into:
The specific KGB historical archives regarding Middle Eastern proxy networks.
How the Gerasimov Doctrine formalizes these concepts in modern Russian military strategy.
A direct comparison of Russian state tactics in Chechnya and Syria to contemporary attacks.[1] en.wikipedia.org
[2] washingtoninstitute.org
[3] icct.nl
[4] iwm.org.uk
[5] academic.oup.com
[6] academicworks.cuny.edu
[7] foi.se
[8] facebook.com
[9] ctc.westpoint.edu
[10] brookings.edu
[11] rferl.org– Google Search google.com/search?q=9%2F11%2…
Pic.: 9/11, October 7, and the current state of the RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM
cfr.org/articles/twenty-five…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 16, 2026
.While Western analysts historical treated 9/11 (executed by Al-Qaeda) and October 7 (executed by Hamas) as distinct acts of non-state global jihadism, geopolitical experts increasingly argue that Russia uses the same strategic framework, identical agencies, and interlocking networks of non-state ac
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RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM
The term “Russian State Terrorism” refers to the systematic use of violence, sabotage, and assassination plots by the Russian government—primarily through its intelligence services like the Federal Security Service (FSB) and Military Intelligence (GRU)—to intimidate, destabilize, and eliminate political opponents globally. [1, 2, 3]
Western intelligence and judicial bodies have increasingly elevated their language from calling these actions “hybrid warfare” or “sabotage” to explicitly labeling them as state-sponsored terrorism due to a pivot toward operations designed to cause mass civilian casualties. [4]
1. Major U.S. Indictments and Global Assassination Plots
On September 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed sweeping criminal charges against a network operating at the behest of the Russian intelligence services (referred to as the “RIS Network”). [1, 2, 5]Targeted Killings on U.S. Soil: The network, led by high-ranking figures including former Russian intelligence colonel Yuri Khrameev and his son Kirill Khrameev (an active FSB officer), attempted to recruit and finance individuals inside the United States to track, surveil, and murder Russian dissidents living in exile across America and Europe. [1]
Weaponized Proxies: The indictment revealed that Russia has aggressively sought to utilize criminal underbellies and foreign nationals—including a Cuban national living in Russia—to coordinate these hits, masking direct state attribution. [1]2. Kinetically Targeting European Civilian Infrastructure
European leaders have pointed to a shift where Russian operations are no longer just aimed at property damage, but are actively intended to kill Western civilians. [4]The Leipzig Airport Drone Attack: Germany explicitly blamed Moscow for an August 2026 attack involving an explosives-laden drone targeting the Leipzig-Halle airport. Officials noted that only technical incompetence prevented the device from detonating and causing mass casualties. [3, 4]
Railroad and Transit Sabotage: Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski and other intelligence chiefs have warned of extensive Russian reconnaissance on European road bridges, power stations, refineries, and rail networks. This includes foiled plots to derail passenger trains and poison water supplies. [4, 6]
Airspace Violations: Airspace tensions have concurrently escalated, punctuated by NATO jets intercepting and shooting down an armed drone over Lithuania and a Russian frigate firing at a Danish military helicopter. [3]3. Domestic “Terrorism” Weaponization & The FSB State
Internally, the Kremlin has radically expanded its domestic definition of “terrorism” to suppress political opposition, anti-war sentiment, and Ukrainian identity. [7, 8]The “FSB State”: Throughout 2025 and 2026, Vladimir Putin signed laws giving the FSB unchecked domestic authority, including direct access to all private corporate databases, international research programs, and the power to unilaterally sever citizens’ internet and phone lines.
Targeting Minors: Russia’s registry of “terrorists and extremists” has expanded to include political prisoners as young as 14 years old for minor acts of dissent or anti-war speech.
Criminalizing Legitimate Organizations: Human rights groups note that Russia routinely uses overbroad terrorism charges to prosecute Ukrainian civilians for simple historical associations with recognized governmental or educational entities. [7, 8, 9]4. International Designations and Ramifications
While Ukraine and the European Union have officially declared Russia a terrorist state or a state sponsor of terrorism, pressure continues to mount on the United States to issue a formal designation. [10, 11]
Current Designating BodiesImpact of Potential U.S. DesignationUkraine & European ParliamentMostly symbolic resolutions resulting in localized asset freezes and targeted sanctions packages.U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism List (Proposed)Would trigger severe legal and economic penalties, including:
• Absolute bans on defense exports and sales.
• Strict controls over dual-use technology.
• Secondary sanctions penalizing any third-party nation or company trading with Russia, effectively isolating it from the global financial system.
[1] abcnews.com
[2] justice.gov
[3] politico.eu
[4] thetimes.com
[5] justice.gov
[6] facebook.com
[7] rferl.org[8] thinktank.4freerussia.org
[9] lemonde.fr
[10] connections-qj.org
[11] b4ukraine.org
x.com/mikenov/status/2100208…Pic.: europarl.europa.eu/news/en/p…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov)Russia plotting to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe, FBI says | US news | The Guardian theguardian.com/us-news/2026…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2100208322775327045
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 16, 2026
A former Norwegian defense attaché to Ukraine has a blunt message for the West: you’ve tried everything to stop Russia’s war except the one thing that would end it.
Since 2014 there’s been diplomacy, sanctions, isolation, arms, and more than 200 rounds of talks, analyst Hans Petter Midttun writes, and Russia used all of it to buy time.
“Aid without an endpoint is not a policy for ending the war; it is a policy for enduring it,” he argues.
And the cost of enduring it keeps growing. This month it hit American gas pumps, with diesel at a record $5.97 a gallon, which Trump promptly blamed on Ukraine.
Midttun calls it one wave of a “tsunami of ripple effects” from a war nobody will finish.
His fix won’t be comfortable reading: he wants a coalition of European states to intervene militarily and end Russia’s war by force. euromaidanpress.com/2026/09/…
— @EuromaidanPress Sep 16, 2026
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RUSSIAN STATE TERRORISM
x.com/mikenov/status/2100208…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov)Russia plotting to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe, FBI says | US news | The Guardian theguardian.com/us-news/2026…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2100208322775327045— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 16, 2026