Our latest brief by @wbend investigates the world of "alt-finance" that supported members of the Proud Boys before and after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. newamerica.org/future-frontli… Back in 2018 and 2019, Proud Boys leaders like Enrique Tarrio and Joe Biggs were getting kicked off mainstream payment processors, threatening revenue streams from online stores like the now-defunct 1776.shop.

1. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine violates laws and norms that the international community built & reinforced over decades.

A 🧵 on evidence of Russian possible violations of int'l laws & norms and implications for the new global order that will emerge from the #Ukraine conflict: 2. On Wednesday @columlynch of @ForeignPolicy noted that @POTUS is reviewing #USA policy on the International Criminal Court investigation into war crimes and atrocities stemming from the #RussiaUkraineWar. It’s tricky for the #WhiteHouse on many fronts.

Yesterday, a Telegram channel associated with the #WagnerGroup posted a call for recruits:

"The Wagner Philharmonic has decided to take part in the Great World Concert and is holding auditions to select for its touring musical troupe."

A 🧵 on #Wagner & what the post reveals. 1. Some background: Russian #VDV Airborne #Spetsnaz commander Dmitry Utkin adopted the callsign "Wagner" in the first Russian incursion in #Donbas in 2014, a triple entendre indicating his position as "conductor" of off-book scouts and saboteurs now known as the #WagnerGroup.

Our piece for @thedailybeast looks at recent moves by Wagner Group contingent Rusich. Recently, the group's social media seems to hint at a return to Ukraine. thedailybeast.com/wagners-rusich… A longer version is available at @NewAmerica. A few takeaways below. 🧵 newamerica.org/future-frontli…