#Putin gives #Trump envoy award for #CIA official's son killed #fighting for #Russia in #Ukraine.
#MichaelGloss, 21, who was killed last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, who is the CIA's #deputydirector for #digitalinnovation.
Putin posthumously bestowed the #OrderofLenin, an #obsolete Soviet-era award recognising outstanding #civilian service, on Gloss who was not a civilian but a #combatant. #USPol #auspol #RussianInvasion
Saturday, April 26
[vblog] Chornobyl isn’t safe anymore, again; ‘We Have a Problem’ — End policy of appeasement; European foreign affairs chairs rebuke Trump’s Russia stance — Ukraine shocked by torture of captive journalist, as at least 30 remain in Russian hands — Ukraine, allies working on security guarantees potentially similar to NATO Article 5 … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/04/saturday-april-26/
I take it that you've heard #michaelGloss story - an idealist eco-activist turned tankie who decided to join Russian army and invade #Ukraine : https://istories.media/en/stories/2025/04/25/michael-gloss-story/
Instead of talking about modern stalinists I would like to take a look at his obituary and the hero's journey, which might be a narrative poison few of us can see.
@mcnado CIA deputy director’s son killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, investigation claims
... Michael Gloss, 21, was the son of CIA Deputy Director for Digital Innovation Julianne Gallina Gloss, and Iraq war veteran Larry Gloss....
...Gloss was enlisted in Russia’s 137th Ryazan Airborne Regiment, according to the investigation, which found several pictures and videos of his recruitment process, as well as speaking to some of his fellow recruits. A Russian soldier who served with him said he was "a staunch supporter of Russia and loved it." On April 4, 2024, he was killed, likely during a Russian offensive near Bakhmut. His burial in the U.S. did not take place until December 2024, Important Stories said. ...
Something I just saw earlier today.
#ukraine #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #MichaelGloss #JulianneGallinaGloss
Michael Gloss, Son of Top-Level CIA Official, Died Fighting for Moscow
one less murderer and war criminal
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/51486
#WarOfAggression #Europa #Ukraine #MichaelGloss #USA #army #CIA #Frontline #war #Russia #WarCriminal #murderer #Moscow #occupiers #defenders
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