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Weekly Intelligence Report

World News

Russia’s Draft Sends Barely Trained Men to War in Ukraine
By: Neil MacFarquhar
In a town near Yekaterinburg, in central Russia, newly mobilized men march in place in their street clothes. “No machine guns, nothing, no clothes, no shoes,” says an unidentified observer. “Half of them are hungover, old, at risk — the ambulance should be on duty.” The Russian government is trying to rush soldiers to Ukraine in a desperate attempt to try and fix its defensive line. “They are giving them at best basics and at worst nothing and throwing them into combat, which suggests that these guys are just literally cannon fodder,” said William Alberque, a specialist in the Russian armed forces and the director of the arms control program at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a research organization based in London. Russia’s military is struggling to balance two objectives, military analysts said: deploying enough troops to halt recent Ukrainian advances while rebuilding ground forces decimated during eight months of war. Inevitably, some draftees have already been killed or captured, stirring ever harsher criticism of the mobilization effort announced on Sept. 21 and considered a shambles from the start. Drafted soldiers are living in horrible conditions while having to provide their own food. Some soldiers don’t even have a uniform. Many have little to no experience or training. “The Russian military leadership is continuing to compromise the future reconstitution of the force by prioritizing the immediate mobilization of as many bodies as possible for ongoing fighting in Ukraine,” the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said in a recent assessment. A report from Britain’s Ministry of Defense seconded that evaluation, stating, “The failure of Russian crews to destroy intact equipment before withdrawing or surrendering highlights their poor state of training and low levels of battle discipline.” Not surprisingly, Russian officials are seeking to put a positive spin on the call-up. Russia’s defense minister, Sergei K. Shoigu, announced that 200,000 recruits were preparing at some 80 training grounds and six educational centers. Mr. Putin called a halt to the unpopular mobilization, saying 220,000 conscripts would be enough, rather than the initially announced target of 300,000. The number of Russian troops in Ukraine remains murky. An estimated 200,000 soldiers were deployed for the invasion, but Western intelligence agencies say that anywhere from a third to one half have been killed or wounded. Russia’s lines in eastern Ukraine have collapsed repeatedly under the onslaught of better trained, better motivated soldiers. Analysts say the Russian military has a glaring lack of cohesive units where infantry, artillery and air power are trained to work together.

Source: The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos (nytimes.com)



National News

Recession 'possible but not inevitable,' Buttigieg says as he touts supply chain work
Author Unknown
With year-over-year inflation barely easing in the latest Consumer Price Index report despite sharp increases in interest rates meant to cool the economy, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that a recession is “possible but not inevitable.” President Joe Biden said last week that he believed an economic downturn was unlikely but conceded there could be a "very slight recession." His comments came after Jamie Dimon, the CEO of the largest bank in the United States, JPMorgan Chase CEO, warned a recession is likely within six to nine months because of Russia's war in Ukraine and historically high inflation and the rising interest rates to combat those prices. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates five times so far this year and is expected to again next month. "This is part of a bigger focus that the president has sustained throughout this year on fighting inflation and creating more of that breathing room for American families," Buttigieg said. While gas prices have fallen sharply from a summer high -- now averaging about $3.90, down from $5.02 in mid-June -- they are 20 cents higher than they were just a month ago, according to AAA. Buttigieg laid some of the blame with oil companies, who have defended themselves from criticism of excessive profits.
Source: ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News, Headlines & Videos - ABC News (go.com)

Iowa News

Iowa voters to decide on 'strict scrutiny' gun rights amendment

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On Nov. 8, Iowans will vote on adding a gun rights amendment to Iowa's constitution. The amendment just needs a simple majority of votes to pass. Supporters say a constitutional amendment is necessary to protect gun owner's rights to keep and bear arms. Opponents worry it could make it more difficult to pass new gun control measures and easier to overturn existing gun laws. "Iowa Fi****ms Coalition has been working for more than a decade on this trying to bring Iowa into alignment with 44 other states that have constitutional protection for the Second Amendment," Chairman of Iowa Fi****ms Coalition John McLaughlin said. The language of the proposed amendment differs and expands upon what's listed in the U.S. Constitution's 2nd Amendment. In addition to "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed," the proposed amendment also states that "any and all restrictions of this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny." "Alabama, Louisiana and Missouri are the only three other states that have this kind of amendment in their constitution," Sinovic said. "And all three of those states are in the top five worst for gun deaths. That is not a list that Iowa wants to be on." He argues the proposed amendment could make it easier to overturn current gun safety laws if it passes. "It really leaves a lot open to interpretation and could overturn things like dangerous felons being able to own fi****ms [or] people who are convicted of domestic violence offenses, which is a law that Iowa has on the books right now that could potentially be overturned."
Source: Voters in Iowa to decide on 'strict scrutiny' gun rights amendment (kcci.com)

Central Iowa women create team to compete and honor Hispanic heritage

By: Kayla James
Charrería is the national sport of Mexico. It’s an equestrian sport and it’s passed on through generations of families. More than just a competition, the sport embodies Mexico’s heritage and traditions with. The sport looks different for men, who are known as Charros, and women who are known as Escaramuzas. This event is the demonstration of the good rein and education of the charro horse. This event includes good governance, stirrup, meekness, gait, gallop, run, eyebrow and head and tail postures. It consists of the horse running at full speed and braking in a single time and this is called tip. Then come the sides where the horse must rotate on its own axis supported by a single leg like this towards both sides. Next come the half sides where the charro must do the same, but in the middle. At the end of this event, the charro must walk back to the fifty-meter line. This event is done within the 20 x 6-meter rectangle section of the lienzo. This charro event is considered one of the most important within the national sport par excellence, since it demonstrates the connection (communication) that exists between the charro (rider) and the horse. It is considered one of the hardest events to master and comes with the most elaborately scoring. It is possible to score more negative points than positive ones. It was officially consummated as a national sport in the 20th century. Likewise, it is shown if the horse is comfortable or is uncomfortable with some type of harness that is used for its handling. Here in Central Iowa, a newly established team known as Escaramuza Quetzalli is sharing their talent, sisterhood, and pride in their heritage throughout the state. The team showcased in competitions across the country and—most recently—in Mexico.

Source: Central Iowa women create team to compete and honor Hispanic heritage (kcci.com)
​Charrería - Wikipedia

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