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Russia Hoaxers Quiet about Canadian Election Interference
As President Trump has repeatedly pointed out, the Canadian government embraces a peculiar notion of national sovereignty: It depends upon the U.S. military for security and expects to sell its domes… [+8289 chars]
Senator Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions bill
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
Trump said a year ago that a summit with Putin and Zelensky was two weeks away. Moscow now says the three of them can meet only to finalize agreements that don’t yet exist.
A trilateral meeting of the U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian presidents is possible only to formalize agreements, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Finland’s Nuclear Moves Will Bring ‘Commensurate’ Response - Russian MFA
The latest news and stories from Russia. Stay tuned for updates and breaking news on defense, politics, economy and more. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260830/finlands-nuclear-moves-will-bring-commensu… [+2691 chars]
FirstFT: Ukraine’s ex-defence minister pitches tech fund
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Black Sea attacks: Turkey summons Ukraine envoy
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Russia is teaching its children to fight the wars of the future
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A Russian firm has frozen construction of a laptop factory in Yekaterinburg. It will make drone simulators for schoolchildren instead.
LIGA Group has frozen plans to build a laptop factory in Yekaterinburg, according to General Director Alexey Lezhnin, who spoke to the Russian business outlet RBC. The plant had been scheduled to open at the Kosmos industrial park in 2027.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says it is preparing large-scale strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure
Russia’s Defense Ministry said on its Telegram channel that, “in accordance with instructions received,” it has begun preparing massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities.
Kyiv - Air Raid Alert
Kyiv - Air Raid Alert.
Ex-Minister of Defense Fedorov Discusses Details of His Visit to the USA
Ex-Minister of Defense Fedorov discussed details of his visit to the USA. He stated that during the trip, he plans to meet with representatives of venture funds, entrepreneurs, tech companies, experts, and organizations that could become partners for new Ukrainian projects and contribute to strengthening the country. He noted that one of the key areas of focus will be the creation of a new investment fund for defense technologies.
Moscow vows effective measures in response to Finland’s nuclear weapons policy change
Russia escalates rhetoric after Finland lifts its decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, deepening tensions along their shared 1,340 km border. Russia is promising countermeasures after Finland formally… [+2279 chars]
Kyiv region preparing differentiated air raid alert system, fewer train stops
Kyiv and the Kyiv region are preparing a differentiated air raid alert system, fewer train stops, and round-the-clock operation of railway stations.
London club cancels Instasamka concert after complaint from Russian emigre group over alleged donations to Russian troops
The London club For Your Eyes Only has canceled a concert by blogger and singer Instasamka (real name Daria Zoteeva) scheduled for November 14. The decision followed a complaint from Ksenia Maksimova, who founded the London-based Russian Democratic Society, according to the Russian news outlet Echo.
India becomes key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks bite
New Delhi: India has emerged as a key supplier of gasoline (petrol) to Russia amid a surge in Russian fuel imports triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, ship tracking data showed.Russia… [+3073 chars]
India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia amid Ukrainian attacks
India has emerged as a key supplier of gasoline (petrol) to Russia amid a surge in Russian fuel imports triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, ship tracking data showed. Russia's seabor… [+3081 chars]
Government won't release confidential email on Aughinish sanctions over 'commercial sensitivity'
THE DEPARTMENT OF Enterprise has refused to release a document between it and Aughinish Alumina because it claims that doing so could damage the Limerick refinerys business. The controversial Russia… [+3786 chars]
Emails sent to Estonia's state institutions from Russian servers will be quarantined
Emails sent from Russian servers – addresses ending in .ru – will no longer reach state institutions immediately from September, and will be sent to quarantine for additional checks to prevent cyberattacks.
UAF Air Forces: Russia Attacked Ukraine Overnight with X-59 Missile and 121 Drones
UAF Air Forces: Russia Attacked Ukraine Overnight with X-59 Missile and 121 Drones. 96 Russian drones were reported shot down or suppressed, the X-59 missile did not reach its target, and strikes were recorded at 11 locations, with debris falling at 8 locations; the attack continues, according to reports.
Why this small party is barred from Russia's election
Earlier this month, Russia's supreme court barred the marginal, anti-war Yabloko party from contesting Russia's federal parliamentary elections in mid-September. Why did Russian authorities tolerat… [+11937 chars]
Ukraine, Turkey could shape new balance of power in Black Sea – expert
The combination of Ukraine's combat experience and Turkey's manufacturing capabilities could make the two countries key players in shaping a new balance of power in the Black Sea region.
Russia reportedly attacked Ukraine with X-59 missile and 121 drones at night
Russia reportedly attacked Ukraine with an X-59 guided aviation missile and 121 strike drones at night. According to the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 96 drones were intercepted, and the X-59 missile did not reach its targets. However, hits were recorded at 11 locations, and debris from intercepted or downed drones fell in eight locations.
Fontanka: St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber released from detention due to health decline
Fontanka reports that St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber has been released from Lefortovo detention center in Moscow due to worsening health. Media have referred to him as being close to Putin and the Tambov organized crime group since the 1990s.
The Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Strategic Failures and the Specter of Nuclear CatastropheÂ
A conflict that began in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine has expanded into a widening confrontation between Russia and NATO-aligned states, according to a report published on FreeWestMedia.com. … [+5094 chars]