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#russia

1 hour ago

Zelensky warns Putin 'Ukrainian drones can strike' the Victory day parade - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Zelenskyy warns that Russia's Victory Day celebrations may be targeted amid ongoing strikes and heightened security concerns.

2 hours ago

US General warns Putin 'you're losing this war' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia is not achieving its strategic objectives in the war against Ukraine.

11 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and ships

Ukraine launched strikes on Russian oil targets, including the Primorsk port and shadow fleet vessels, amid ongoing conflict.

21 hours ago

Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West

Zelenskyy's PR skills are ineffective against the ongoing challenges in the Russia-Ukraine war, with no significant battlefield changes evident.

22 hours ago

Kyiv on alert over 'specific activity' near Belarus frontier - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian forces are monitoring specific activities on the Belarusian border, preparing to respond to any escalation threatening Ukraine's sovereignty.

23 hours ago

Russia's so-called 'safe' Baltic port hit as Ukraine extends strike range - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian forces targeted Russian naval assets and oil infrastructure in a coordinated attack, aiming to degrade Russia's military capabilities.

1 hour ago

Zelensky warns Putin 'Ukrainian drones can strike' the Victory day parade - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Zelenskyy warns that Russia's Victory Day celebrations may be targeted amid ongoing strikes and heightened security concerns.

2 hours ago

US General warns Putin 'you're losing this war' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia is not achieving its strategic objectives in the war against Ukraine.

11 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and ships

Ukraine launched strikes on Russian oil targets, including the Primorsk port and shadow fleet vessels, amid ongoing conflict.

21 hours ago

Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West

Zelenskyy's PR skills are ineffective against the ongoing challenges in the Russia-Ukraine war, with no significant battlefield changes evident.

22 hours ago

Kyiv on alert over 'specific activity' near Belarus frontier - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian forces are monitoring specific activities on the Belarusian border, preparing to respond to any escalation threatening Ukraine's sovereignty.

23 hours ago

Russia's so-called 'safe' Baltic port hit as Ukraine extends strike range - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian forces targeted Russian naval assets and oil infrastructure in a coordinated attack, aiming to degrade Russia's military capabilities.

more#ukraine

#putin

3 hours ago

Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin tightens security as fear of a coup grows in the Kremlin - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromFortune

15 hours ago

As economic despair mounts, Russian official admits the country has had enough of Putin's war on Ukraine. 'We can't even take one region' | Fortune

Putin's popularity is declining as the economy falters and military setbacks in Ukraine continue to mount.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Explosive interview fuels claims of deep fractures at heart of Putin's power structure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A former Kremlin insider claims a potential 'palace coup' against Putin is brewing among disillusioned elites.

fromThe Washington Post

Mood in Russia turns bleak as war in Ukraine drags and economy suffers

Putin's approval rating has dropped to 65.6%, indicating rising discontent in Russia over the war in Ukraine and economic struggles.

3 hours ago

Putin tightens security as fear of a coup grows in the Kremlin - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia's leadership is tightening security measures amid fears of internal instability and potential threats to President Putin.

fromFortune

15 hours ago

As economic despair mounts, Russian official admits the country has had enough of Putin's war on Ukraine. 'We can't even take one region' | Fortune

Putin's popularity is declining as the economy falters and military setbacks in Ukraine continue to mount.

Explosive interview fuels claims of deep fractures at heart of Putin's power structure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A former Kremlin insider claims a potential 'palace coup' against Putin is brewing among disillusioned elites.

fromThe Washington Post

Mood in Russia turns bleak as war in Ukraine drags and economy suffers

Putin's approval rating has dropped to 65.6%, indicating rising discontent in Russia over the war in Ukraine and economic struggles.

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4 hours ago

Russia's Victory Day is in the shadow of a war which has reached Moscow - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The war has expanded beyond frontlines, with sustained long-range strikes affecting civilian areas in Ukraine and Russia.

Why Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade

The Northern Sea Route offers a shorter path for shipping between Asia and Europe but faces significant political and environmental challenges.

Why Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade

The Northern Sea Route offers a shorter path for shipping between Asia and Europe but faces significant political and environmental challenges.

Why Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade

The Northern Sea Route offers a shorter shipping path but faces significant geopolitical and environmental challenges, limiting its current use.

Why the Northern Sea Route is a risky bet for global trade

The Northern Sea Route offers a shorter shipping path but faces significant political and environmental challenges, limiting its current use and potential.

Why Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade

The Northern Sea Route offers a shorter path for shipping between Asia and Europe but faces significant political and environmental challenges.

Why Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade

The Northern Sea Route offers a shorter path for shipping between Asia and Europe but faces significant political and environmental challenges.

Why Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade

The Northern Sea Route offers a shorter shipping path but faces significant geopolitical and environmental challenges, limiting its current use.

Why the Northern Sea Route is a risky bet for global trade

The Northern Sea Route offers a shorter shipping path but faces significant political and environmental challenges, limiting its current use and potential.

more#northern-sea-route

23 hours ago

Shadow of Ukraine war extends over northern Europe - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Security alerts were issued in Estonia and Latvia due to potential drone activity linked to Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

Putin's Victory Day: Beating Nazis whilst behaving just like Hitler - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The commemoration of Nazism's defeat contrasts sharply with current oppressive tactics reminiscent of its darkest traits.

#iran

Russia's Balancing Act Wobbling as Iran Crisis Deepens, Says Policy Analyst Katz

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are interconnected fronts in a global struggle, with Russia playing a strategic role.

Russia has given Iran something more important than weapons

Russia's political support for Iran and opposition to military escalation shape the conflict more than military aid.

Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?

Moscow's support for Iran may be limited by logistical challenges and costs of new trade routes amid ongoing sanctions and economic pressures.

Putin Praises Iran's 'Heroic' Fight, Says 'Strategic Relationship' Will Continue

Putin expressed strong support for Iran amid its conflict with the US and Israel, emphasizing the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.

Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with FM Araghchi

Putin expressed hope for peace in the Middle East and offered support to Iran amid ongoing conflicts.

US news

Iran's flurry of diplomacy, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'

Russia's Balancing Act Wobbling as Iran Crisis Deepens, Says Policy Analyst Katz

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are interconnected fronts in a global struggle, with Russia playing a strategic role.

Russia has given Iran something more important than weapons

Russia's political support for Iran and opposition to military escalation shape the conflict more than military aid.

Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?

Moscow's support for Iran may be limited by logistical challenges and costs of new trade routes amid ongoing sanctions and economic pressures.

Putin Praises Iran's 'Heroic' Fight, Says 'Strategic Relationship' Will Continue

Putin expressed strong support for Iran amid its conflict with the US and Israel, emphasizing the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.

Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with FM Araghchi

Putin expressed hope for peace in the Middle East and offered support to Iran amid ongoing conflicts.

US news

Iran's flurry of diplomacy, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'

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Ukraine eyes Belarus border activities as Russian strikes persist

Belarus faces sanctions from Ukraine due to its involvement in Russia's war, with Zelenskyy warning against aggression and preparing for defense.

#venice-biennale

Venice Biennale Jury Resigns En Masse Over Russia's Controversial Return

The entire international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned due to controversy over Russia's participation amid the Ukraine war.

Arts

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

fromHyperallergic

Arts

Venice Biennale Jury Resigns

Arts

Venice Bound? Here's All the News You Need to Know About This Year's Biennale | Artnet News

Arts

Row Over Russia's Return to the Venice Biennale Deepens | Artnet News

Venice Biennale Jury Resigns En Masse Over Russia's Controversial Return

The entire international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned due to controversy over Russia's participation amid the Ukraine war.

Arts

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

fromHyperallergic

Arts

Venice Biennale Jury Resigns

Arts

Venice Bound? Here's All the News You Need to Know About This Year's Biennale | Artnet News

Arts

Row Over Russia's Return to the Venice Biennale Deepens | Artnet News

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#victory-day

Putin's Victory Day parade downsized to avoid offending Ukrainian drones - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Victory Day celebrations in Russia will be scaled back due to heightened security concerns amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes.

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without weaponry display

Russia will not display military weaponry during its Victory Day parade for the first time in nearly two decades due to increased threats from Ukraine.

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukraine attack

Russia will hold a scaled-back Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks.

Russia Scales Back Victory Day Parade Amid Possible Ukraine Drone Threat

The Victory Day parade in Moscow will be significantly reduced, lacking military vehicles and heavy weaponry for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Putin's Victory Day parade downsized to avoid offending Ukrainian drones - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Victory Day celebrations in Russia will be scaled back due to heightened security concerns amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes.

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without weaponry display

Russia will not display military weaponry during its Victory Day parade for the first time in nearly two decades due to increased threats from Ukraine.

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukraine attack

Russia will hold a scaled-back Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks.

Russia Scales Back Victory Day Parade Amid Possible Ukraine Drone Threat

The Victory Day parade in Moscow will be significantly reduced, lacking military vehicles and heavy weaponry for the first time in nearly 20 years.

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Kremlin warns 'real possibility' of nuclear 'apocalypse' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kremlin intensifies nuclear rhetoric, with officials warning of a potential apocalypse and Putin overseeing new weapons development.

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims victory over shadow grain fleet' shipment to Israel

Ukraine is intensifying efforts against vessels illegally exporting stolen grain from occupied territories.

fromMeduza

Russia blocks VPN access to major platforms, moves to charge for mobile VPN traffic - Meduza

The Kremlin's ongoing battle against VPNs has intensified, with a law banning circumvention of blocked websites introduced in 2017 and mass bans on VPN services starting in 2021. By 2024, advertising for these services was also prohibited, marking a significant escalation in efforts to control internet access.

Privacy technologies

Bomb meant for Butcher of Bucha' kills subordinate in remote Russian town, sources say

An explosion in a Russian military town targeted Maj Gen Azatbek Omurbekov but killed a subordinate instead.

Cryptocurrency

A7, Company Implicated In Sanctions Evasion, Reportedly Linked To Russian Oligarchs

A7, a payments company, is implicated in sanctions evasion using a ruble-backed cryptocurrency, A7A5, with ties to Russian oligarchs and the Kremlin.

Perm oil hub hit twice in 24 hours as Moscow's air defences look on helplessly - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Two fuel storage tanks caught fire at a major oil pumping station in Russia following a drone strike, impacting regional fuel logistics.

Russia-Iran Axis Expanding The Battlefield, US Senator Thom Tillis Warns

Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are interconnected, representing a strategic alliance between Russia and Iran, part of a revived 'Axis of Evil'.

Kremlin and UK trade diplomats like seasonal fixtures in strained relations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We strongly condemn Russia's unjustified decision last month to expel another British diplomat and the malicious public smear campaign that followed. This behaviour is wholly unacceptable, and we will not tolerate harassment or intimidation of our diplomatic staff.

UK politics

Europe politics

World Boxing allows Russian, Belarusian boxers to compete as neutrals

Athletes from Russia and Belarus can compete as neutral athletes in World Boxing events without national symbols.

#mali

What role has Russia played in Mali's security and the Sahel region?

Russia's military support in Mali faces scrutiny as armed groups launch attacks and the security situation remains volatile.

Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup

Mali's military leader Assimi Goita met with the Russian ambassador following rebel attacks, highlighting reliance on Russian support amid ongoing instability.

Russia claims its Africa Corps group prevented coup in Mali after rebels seize towns

Russia's Africa Corps claims to have prevented a coup in Mali, but local reports suggest they negotiated their exit instead.

Mali's militant attacks expose limits of Putin's power in Africa

Mali's military junta faces challenges as jihadist attacks expose limits of Russian military support in the region.

What role has Russia played in Mali's security and the Sahel region?

Russia's military support in Mali faces scrutiny as armed groups launch attacks and the security situation remains volatile.

Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup

Mali's military leader Assimi Goita met with the Russian ambassador following rebel attacks, highlighting reliance on Russian support amid ongoing instability.

Russia claims its Africa Corps group prevented coup in Mali after rebels seize towns

Russia's Africa Corps claims to have prevented a coup in Mali, but local reports suggest they negotiated their exit instead.

Mali's militant attacks expose limits of Putin's power in Africa

Mali's military junta faces challenges as jihadist attacks expose limits of Russian military support in the region.

more#mali

Russia claims air defences 'hold firm' as energy infrastructure takes yet another hit - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian drones targeted oil facilities in Russia, causing significant fires and evacuations in Perm and Orsk regions.

King's Ukraine message reshaped by Kremlin media into war propaganda - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russian media misrepresented King Charles III's speech, falsely claiming he called for US military action against Russia.

Germany news

Germany arrests Kazakhstan citizen accused of spying for Russia

A Kazakh man, Sergej K, was arrested in Germany for allegedly spying for Russia and providing military intelligence.

From Jakarta to Manila, south-east Asia turns to Russia to plug fuel, fertiliser gaps caused by Iran war

The EU warns Southeast Asia against purchasing Russian oil amid fuel shortages, but countries are increasingly engaging in deals with Moscow.

#chernobyl

fromThe Cipher Brief

Russo-Ukrainian War

From Chernobyl to Ukraine: The Enduring Cost of Kremlin Lies

Ukraine's President Accuses Russia Of 'Nuclear Terrorism' On Chernobyl Anniverary

Ukraine's president condemned Russia for nuclear terrorism, citing drone attacks near Chernobyl on the disaster's 40th anniversary.

fromThe Cipher Brief

From Chernobyl to Ukraine: The Enduring Cost of Kremlin Lies

Chernobyl's lessons reveal how lies and concealment within the Soviet system continue to shape Russia's governance today.

Ukraine's President Accuses Russia Of 'Nuclear Terrorism' On Chernobyl Anniverary

Ukraine's president condemned Russia for nuclear terrorism, citing drone attacks near Chernobyl on the disaster's 40th anniversary.

Russian court declares nation's largest LGBTQ+ organization as an "extremist" group - LGBTQ Nation

The Russian LGBT Network has been labeled an 'extremist' organization, risking criminal prosecution and further repression of LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.

Books

fromIndependent

Author Jason Corcoran on leaving Russia: 'They were making examples of people to instil fear. And fear paralyses people'

Fleeing Russians face branding as traitors by Putin's regime and are shunned by the West.

Germany news

fromSecurityWeek

Germany Suspects Russia Is Behind Signal Phishing That Targeted Top Officials

Germany suspects Russia behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting politicians and journalists, with investigations ongoing into espionage allegations.

Ukraine war briefing: Arrests over Russian GRU-linked murder plots in Lithuania

Thirteen individuals have been charged in Lithuania for attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, targeting Ukrainian activists and dissidents.

fromHyperallergic

Pussy Riot Shows Art by Russia's Prisoners in New Protest Exhibition

Lyudmila Razumova's 'Untitled' is a poignant blue pen sketch created in her prison cell, reflecting her emotional state and limited resources while serving a seven-year sentence for anti-war graffiti.

Arts

#north-korea

Russo-Ukrainian War

North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia

Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk

Kim Jong-un praised North Korean troops who fought alongside Russia in Kursk, emphasizing military cooperation and support for Russia's sovereignty and security interests.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation

North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia

Russia and North Korea are enhancing military cooperation, highlighted by a memorial museum for North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine.

Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk

Kim Jong-un praised North Korean troops who fought alongside Russia in Kursk, emphasizing military cooperation and support for Russia's sovereignty and security interests.

Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation

Russia and North Korea strengthen military cooperation with a new agreement and memorial for troops who fought against Ukraine.

Chainalysis: EU's New Sanctions on Russia Mark 'a New Era' of Crypto Enforcement

The EU's 20th sanctions package comprehensively targets the entire Russian cryptocurrency sector, including the digital ruble and RUBx token.

Germany news

fromThe Local Germany

Germany blames Russia for Signal phishing attacks on MPs

Germany blames Russia for phishing attacks targeting lawmakers and officials via the Signal messaging app.

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany