ZeroFox Physical Security Intelligence Daily Brief - January 6, 2024

ZeroFox Physical Security Intelligence Daily Brief - January 6, 2024

ZeroFox physical security experts collect, curate, and analyze information derived from open and proprietary sources for comprehensive context of the circumstances surrounding global events. Here is today’s daily roundup of major developments.

Brief Highlights

• Russia Sources Ballistic Missiles from North Korea, Iran
• Belarusian President Lukashenko Signs Law Giving Himself Immunity
• Argentine Court Suspends Labor and Economic Reforms

Russia Sources Ballistic Missiles from North Korea, Iran

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed North Korea provided Russia with ballistic missiles that it used in recent mass airstrikes on Ukraine. Russia launched at least one North Korean missile with a range of 900 kilometers on December 30. Also on January 4, the Wall Street Journal reported American intelligence officials believe Russia plans to purchase short-range ballistic missiles from Iran.

Belarusian President Lukashenko Signs Law Giving Himself Immunity

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed legislation that provides him immunity from criminal prosecution. The bill also tightens requirements for presidential candidates; it notably prohibits opposition leaders living abroad from running for president. The law will provide Lukashenko safety from prosecution in the event he steps down from power, while also eliminating key opponents from challenging him in the upcoming 2025 presidential elections.

Argentine Court Suspends Labor and Economic Reforms

A court in Argentina suspended the controversial labor and economic reforms of new President Javier Milei. The reforms technically went into effect on December 29, ten days after they were announced, but have now been suspended to give Congress more time to debate them. Milei wants the entire Omnibus Law, which includes 350 different measures, approved before the end of January. However, divisions in Congress mean many of the reforms will be canceled and others delayed well beyond the end of the month.