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Young CIA Deputy's Son Dies Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

4/25/2025

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Michael Alexander Gloss, just 21 and the son of CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina, tragically lost his life on April 4, 2024, while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. An eco-activist with a history of anti-fascist sentiments, his decision to enlist in September 2023 has sparked intense debate about his shifting beliefs and motivations.

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Michael Alexander Gloss, just 21 and the son of CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina, tragically lost his life on April 4, 2024, while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. An eco-activist with a history of anti-fascist sentiments, his decision to enlist in September 2023 has sparked intense debate about his shifting beliefs and motivations.