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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Easter truce expires as both sides accuse the other of violations

The ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine expired with both sides reporting thousands of violations despite a brief lull in hostilities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Easter truce falters as Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners

Both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of ceasefire violations during a truce for Orthodox Easter, while a prisoner exchange occurred.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Easter truce expires as both sides accuse the other of violations

The ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine expired with both sides reporting thousands of violations despite a brief lull in hostilities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Easter truce falters as Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners

Both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of ceasefire violations during a truce for Orthodox Easter, while a prisoner exchange occurred.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
13 hours ago

Zelenskyy, Putin mark Easter amid truce breach allegations

Ukraine and Russia accused each other of thousands of breaches of an agreed Easter truce during Orthodox Easter celebrations.
#jd-vance
World news
fromemptywheel
15 hours ago

Having Failed to Win a "Marathon" [sic] without Training, Trump Announces Blockade of Iran's Blockade - emptywheel

JD Vance's peace efforts failed due to lack of expertise and coordination, while Israeli strikes on Iran's supply lines mark significant developments in the conflict.
World news
fromemptywheel
15 hours ago

Having Failed to Win a "Marathon" [sic] without Training, Trump Announces Blockade of Iran's Blockade - emptywheel

JD Vance's peace efforts failed due to lack of expertise and coordination, while Israeli strikes on Iran's supply lines mark significant developments in the conflict.
#memorial
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Russia labels human rights group Memorial 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court declared Memorial an 'extremist' organization, banning its activities and threatening criminal penalties for supporters.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Russia labels human rights group Memorial 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court declared Memorial an 'extremist' organization, banning its activities and threatening criminal penalties for supporters.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Former Top Russian Defense Ministry General Sentenced To 19 Years For Corruption

Pavel Popov was sentenced to 19 years in prison for his role in a corruption investigation linked to the Patriot Park project, which involved embezzlement and bribery.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#cuba
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cuban president tells NBC he won't resign under US pressure, as Russia backs old ally

Cuban President Diaz-Canel refuses to resign under US pressure, asserting Cuba's sovereignty and independence.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Russia says will continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives

Russia continues to support Cuba amid an energy crisis and calls for the US to lift its blockade.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba, the 1st since US blockade

A Russian tanker delivered 730,000 barrels of crude oil to Cuba, providing relief amid severe shortages due to US sanctions and blockades.
World news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

As the U.S. cripples Cuba with a blockade, Trump gives a Russian oil tanker access

Trump supports Russian oil delivery to Cuba amid U.S. blockade, emphasizing humanitarian needs for the island's survival.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cuban president tells NBC he won't resign under US pressure, as Russia backs old ally

Cuban President Diaz-Canel refuses to resign under US pressure, asserting Cuba's sovereignty and independence.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Russia says will continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives

Russia continues to support Cuba amid an energy crisis and calls for the US to lift its blockade.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba, the 1st since US blockade

A Russian tanker delivered 730,000 barrels of crude oil to Cuba, providing relief amid severe shortages due to US sanctions and blockades.
World news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

As the U.S. cripples Cuba with a blockade, Trump gives a Russian oil tanker access

Trump supports Russian oil delivery to Cuba amid U.S. blockade, emphasizing humanitarian needs for the island's survival.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 days ago

London Says It Tracked Three Russian Submarines Near Critical Undersea Infrastructure

"We've exposed those covert operations. We've made clear to [Russian President Vladimir Putin] and his submarines that we've watched them every step of the way," Healey said, adding that British forces deployed maritime patrol aircraft and sonar systems to maintain constant surveillance.
UK news
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Nobel Prize Committee condemns Russian move to criminalise rights group

Memorial won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for documenting human rights abuses in Russia and faces designation as an extremist organization by Russian authorities.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

APT28 Deploys PRISMEX Malware in Campaign Targeting Ukraine and NATO Allies

A Russian threat actor is conducting a spear-phishing campaign targeting Ukraine using a new malware suite called PRISMEX, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

US Disrupts Russian Espionage Operation Involving Hacked Routers and DNS Hijacking

The US disrupted a Russian espionage operation using hacked SOHO routers to capture sensitive data from victims.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

APT28 Deploys PRISMEX Malware in Campaign Targeting Ukraine and NATO Allies

A Russian threat actor is conducting a spear-phishing campaign targeting Ukraine using a new malware suite called PRISMEX, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

US Disrupts Russian Espionage Operation Involving Hacked Routers and DNS Hijacking

The US disrupted a Russian espionage operation using hacked SOHO routers to capture sensitive data from victims.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

A New Geopolitical Reality Is Here

The E-3 Sentry, with its distinctive rotating radar dome, is a flying command center that allows American forces to see and coordinate the battlefield. In recent weeks, Iran destroyed one on a runway in Saudi Arabia and reportedly damaged another.
World politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trump's gay 'special envoy' Ric Grenell eyes ambassador to Russia position

Grenell's interest in the Moscow post comes at a time when the position remains vacant, reflecting ongoing tensions between Washington and Moscow that have persisted for months.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

How is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting Russian-Iranian relations?

Moscow's economic gains from higher oil prices contrast sharply with Iran's struggles, as the US-Israel conflict intensifies, complicating their alliance.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Russia, China Veto UN Resolution to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The provisions of the Bahrain-led resolution had been repeatedly pared down in an effort to convince Russia and China to abstain from voting, an effort that ultimately failed as the two nations refused to back down in Tuesday's vote.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China vetoed a UNSC resolution aimed at protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, citing bias against Iran.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Disgraced gay Trump toady reportedly wants to be ambassador to a country that hates LGBTQ+ people - LGBTQ Nation

Ric Grenell is reportedly interested in becoming the next U.S. ambassador to Russia despite the country's anti-LGBTQ stance.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

Sixteen Cameroonian soldiers have been confirmed killed while fighting for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, marking the first acknowledgment of their involvement.
Europe politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

JD Vance Claims Ukraine Has Attempted to Rig US Elections in Presser With Putin Ally

JD Vance accused Ukraine of election interference while supporting Viktor Orban, a pro-Putin leader facing reelection challenges in Hungary.
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

German Police Unmask REvil Ransomware Leader

Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin, 31, of Krasnodarskiy, Russia, led the two ransomware operations between early 2019 and mid-2021, involved in 130 extortion attempts.
Information security
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

While the U.S. Focuses on Iran, Russia and China See Strategic Gain

Russia and China are leveraging Iran's instability to undermine U.S. influence while securing their own strategic interests.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Iran war and Russia talks strain relations between Ukraine and the United States

Zelenskiy criticized U.S. demands for troop withdrawal in exchange for security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Trump and Russia.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation

Russia's State Duma introduced bills to regulate crypto transactions, capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 annually and mandating tax reporting.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ukraine war briefing: Slovakia PM calls on EU to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas

Slovakia's prime minister calls for the EU to end sanctions on Russian oil and gas to address the energy crisis from the Iran war.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Russian court convicts German carnival float artist

Jacques Tilly was sentenced to over eight years in jail in Moscow for satirical carnival floats offending Russian authorities.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German customs raid companies over suspected exports to Russia

German customs raided companies suspected of illegally exporting to Russia, violating EU sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
#energy-exports
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?

Higher crude prices from the Strait of Hormuz disruption have increased Russia's energy export earnings, but its capacity is threatened by Ukrainian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?

Higher crude prices from the Strait of Hormuz disruption have increased Russia's energy export earnings, but its capacity is threatened by Ukrainian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?

Higher crude prices from the Strait of Hormuz disruption have increased Russia's energy export earnings, but its capacity is threatened by Ukrainian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?

Higher crude prices from the Strait of Hormuz disruption have increased Russia's energy export earnings, but its capacity is threatened by Ukrainian attacks.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services

Russia is intensifying its crackdown on online speech by targeting VPNs and restricting access to Apple digital services.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia responds to Zelenskyy's Easter truce offer with drone attack

Zelenskyy criticized Russia for airstrikes in response to an Easter truce offer, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and US support for peace efforts.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Russia demands France release woman arrested for suspected espionage

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

Venice Biennale Artists Push to Ban U.S., Israel, and Russia From Exhibition | Artnet News

Artists and curators protest the inclusion of Israel, Russia, and the U.S. in the Venice Biennale, calling for their exclusion due to war crimes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Russia slowly trying to splinter its internet from rest of world, analysts say

Russia is gradually isolating its internet from the world, impacting millions through mobile blackouts and restrictions on essential communication platforms.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Russian billionaire says 12-hour days and 6-day workweeks could help save the economy

This crisis is deeper. It is caused by a difficult transformation: from the global opportunities we once had to regional ones, with all sorts of restrictions.
Europe news
fromTNW | Apple
1 week ago

UK fines Apple's Irish subsidiary 390,000 for breaching Russian sanctions

The fine is, by Apple's standards, negligible: roughly 0.00001 per cent of the company's annual revenue. The precedent it sets is not.
European startups
#apple
European startups
fromTheregister
1 week ago

UK fines Irish Apple outpost over Russia sanctions breach

Apple's subsidiary fined £390,000 for breaching UK sanctions by sending over £600,000 to a Russian developer linked to a designated entity.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach

Apple Distribution International was fined £390,000 for breaching UK sanctions by making payments to a Russian streaming platform.
European startups
fromTheregister
1 week ago

UK fines Irish Apple outpost over Russia sanctions breach

Apple's subsidiary fined £390,000 for breaching UK sanctions by sending over £600,000 to a Russian developer linked to a designated entity.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach

Apple Distribution International was fined £390,000 for breaching UK sanctions by making payments to a Russian streaming platform.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Russia's FSB orders British diplomat's expulsion, UK rejects intimidation'

Russia expels a British diplomat over espionage allegations amid heightened tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

America Is Now a Rogue Superpower

America's war with Iran has weakened alliances and empowered adversaries, leaving the U.S. more isolated and vulnerable than in decades.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Russia expelled a British diplomat over alleged spying, escalating tensions in diplomatic relations between the UK and Russia.
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