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Russia ramps up weapons production, using mass quantity to outgun Ukraine

Russia has ramped up military production by replenishing stocks of standard weapons and ammunition, sustaining ongoing operations in Ukraine for at least two years. [ more ]

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More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian meat grinder': Report

Russian military casualties in Ukraine exceeded 50,000, with many inexperienced troops dying due to poor tactics and lack of expertise. [ more ]

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2 months ago

US politics

Biden's Armageddon Moment: When Nuclear Detonation Seemed Possible in Ukraine

President Biden received classified information on potential nuclear threat in Ukraine

Intercepts revealed Russian military discussing logistics of detonating nuclear weapon in Ukraine. [ more ]

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Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks a global nuclear war

Putin warns the West against deeper involvement in Ukraine, mentioning potential global nuclear conflict

Putin emphasizes readiness to protect Russian gains in Ukraine against Western interference [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Europe news

Blinken Arrives in Ukraine Amid Russian Military Gains

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visits Kyiv to reaffirm American support for Ukraine amidst Russian military gains. [ more ]

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City's Fall Leaves Ukraine With an Even Tougher Fight Ahead

Russian military captured Avdiivka, shifting the front line significantly.

Ukrainian forces face challenges with low ammunition, troop shortages, and lack of fortifications. [ more ]

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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 711

The pilot of a Tu-95 bomber has been shot in Russia.

Ukraine's military intelligence directorate claims the pilot was involved in launching missile strikes on civilians in Ukraine. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Europe news

Ukraine seeks missiles after Germany promises helicopters DW 01/24/2024

Ukraine is renewing its appeal for Germany to send Taurus missiles after Germany agreed to supply military helicopters.

The Ukrainian government has stated that they do not need the Taurus missiles to attack Moscow, but rather to target Russian military infrastructure on occupied Ukrainian land. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Chicago

Russian military plane crashes near Ukraine border

A Russian military transport plane has crashed in the Belgorod region, close to the border with Ukraine.

The region has been targeted by Ukrainian missile and drone attacks in recent weeks. [ more ]

WIRED

5 months ago

Privacy professionals

Google Just Denied Cops a Key Surveillance Tool

A hacker group with ties to the Russian military has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a Ukrainian internet and mobile service provider.

Kytch, a small company that aimed to fix McDonald's ice cream machines, has discovered an email that they claim reveals an alleged plan by McDonald's to undermine their business. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Eagle

4 weeks ago

Brooklyn

From Brooklyn to the battlefield: Local man pleads guilty to exporting drones to Russia

Individual from Brooklyn pleads guilty to illegally exporting electronic components to Russian military for drones. [ more ]

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Europe news

Russian actress fined over posts calling for peace in Ukraine

Anastasia Ivleeva fined for social media posts discrediting Russian military. [ more ]

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Scandal Erupts In Russia Over 'LGBTQ+ Propaganda' At Volleyball Match - Photos - Towleroad Gay News

The article discusses LGBTQ propaganda allegations in Russian sports. [ more ]

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Russia takes advantage of Ukraine's depleted arsenal and the weather to advance in Donetsk

Russian military exploiting weather conditions to advance on Donetsk front. [ more ]

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Ukrainian error or a deadly Russian trap? The Belgorod crash is yet another front in Putin's war on truth | Samantha de Bendern

The circumstances of the IL-76 Russian airlifter crash near the Ukrainian border are still unclear and the identities of those who perished are unknown.

The plane was shot down by a missile, and a planned Prisoner of War (PoW) exchange was cancelled on the same day. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Europe news

What Will Putin Discuss at His Big Annual News Conference?

President Putin is holding his annual year-end news conference at a critical moment for the war in Ukraine.

Putin is expected to address topics such as the war in Ukraine, Russia's military production, and the resilience of the country's wartime economy. [ more ]

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Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an increase in the number of troops by nearly 170,000, bringing the total to 1.32 million.

This is the second expansion of the army since 2018, and it comes as Moscow's military action in Ukraine continues into its 22nd month. [ more ]

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Putin orders Russian military to boost troop numbers by 170,000

Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered the country's military to increase the number of troops by nearly 170,000 to a total of 1.32 million.

The increase in troops is in response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the expansion of NATO. [ more ]

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Russian court extends detention of US journalist Kurmasheva until February

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva's pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended until February.

Kurmasheva faces charges of failing to register as a foreign agent and collecting information on the Russian military. [ more ]

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Education

Russian college students asked to donate vapes so parts can be used to make drones to attack Ukraine: report

Russian college students are being asked to donate their used vapes to the military to make combat drones for attacking Ukraine.

The University of Samara in Russia organized the vape donation drive to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian students were the first to recycle used vape parts to create drop mechanisms for drones and power banks for soldiers in the field. [ more ]

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Europe news

Attacks Intensify on Russian Forces in Occupied Regions of Ukraine

Partisans bombed a Russian military headquarters in Melitopol, killing three officers.

Ukraine's counter offensive has effectively stalled.

Partisan activity has been increasing in recent weeks, including attacks on Ukrainian politicians collaborating with Russia. [ more ]

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