Recently, X (previously known as Twitter) received a lot of criticism for its decision to allow blocked users to see your posts while also using your data to train their AI. As a result, many people have joined Bluesky, a new decentralized platform that looks and feels similar to the good old…

By Dean Murray The United Kingdom has given Ukraine a shipping container – that fires surface-to-air missiles. Gravehawk is a UK designed air defense system that the Ministry of Defense (MOD) says has been “rapidly developed to meet Ukrainian needs on the battlefield.” The innovative system –…

There is a crucial distinction between countries with relatively little financial capability, but positive intent, and those richer countries that are likely in the diplomatic crosshairs of President Donald Trump. Credit: Jonah Elkowitz via Shutterstock The demand placed on European Nato members by…

Former Defence Secretary Sir Ben Wallace warned of a “stench of appeasement” over Ukraine after talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. He spoke out as Trump’s new administration was forced to deny “betraying” Ukraine after signalling it expects annexed Crimea to remain in Putin’s hands. The…

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By exploiting fears and other societal vulnerabilities, creating false narratives, and employing advanced amplification techniques, the Kremlin seeks to manipulate and polarize electorates, shape the political environment, and weaken European unity Author: Ana Anastasovska On the 16th of December…

Ukrainian Institute of Mass Information says almost 90% of national media outlets likely to experience difficulties because of US deicison Elena Teslova | 06.02.2025 - Update : 06.02.2025 MOSCOW Almost 60% of Ukrainian media outlets may stop operating due to the suspension of US funding, according…

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Photo: Elta Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys warned the world against another Munich Agreement and stressed that Ukraine and Europe should be fully involved in the peace negotiations process. “Ukraine must be at the center of any negotiations& peace deals regarding its future. It has paid…

Pro-Russian propaganda has already done much of Morocco's work @ElentirENG Esp 2·14·2025 · 6:57 0 "Russia is not our enemy. Ukraine is far away and what happens to it is not our problem. We should only be concerned about Spain." Patriotism and the Russian invasion: Do you ask of Ukraine what you…

Saab launches the Swedish Navy’s HMS Halland, the last of three Gotland-class submarines, after conducting mid-life upgrades. Credit: Saab. Saab has launched the Swedish Navy’s third and final Gotland-class (A19) submarine, HMS Halland, at its shipyard in Karlskrona following the boat’s mid-life…

DAMASCUS: Syria’s central bank said a batch of Syrian currency had arrived at Damascus airport from Russia, where banknotes were printed under the rule of toppled President Bashar Assad, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported on Friday. The central bank did not specify the amount of currency that…

An international donor has agreed to fund Ukraine’s order of 6,000 Helsing manufactured and AI-enabled HX-2 loitering munitions (Helsing) MUNICH — Funded by an undisclosed international donor, Ukraine has placed an order with a leading European defense startup for production of 6,000 AI-enabled…

On February 3rd, the ROK Navy officially announced the completion of the planned expansion of Task Flotilla Seven into Task Fleet Command. The new Task Fleet Command, operating under the ROK Fleet Command, carries out missions such as protecting sea lines of communication, maintaining readiness…

by Ship & Bunker News Team Friday February 14, 2025 Follow @shipandbunker The 13,800 TEU capacity container ship was named ONE Sparkle at a ceremony in South Korea. Image Credit: ONE Singapore-based container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has named its first wholly owned and operated container…

People look at the site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, amid the Russian invasion. Britain on Wednesday unveiled a new weapons package for Ukraine. File Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA-EFE Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Britain unveiled a new "firepower" package of drones, tanks and air…

Singapore’s introduction into operational service of its new Invincible class of submarines appears to be an extraordinary success, offering valuable lessons for its former colonial master - the United Kingdom, which is now grappling with crew retention issues and its own challenging submarine…

Members of the European Parliament from Lithuania, Estonia, and Finland argue for tougher measures against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Baltic Sea. Over 15 months, on four separate occasions, ships travelling to or from Russia caused significant damage to several underwater energy and data links…

Propaganda resources of russia have published an interview with Boris Obnosov, CEO of the JSC Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV - abbreviation that stands for the company’s name in russian: "Корпорация Тактическое Ракетное Вооружение", КТРВ). KTRV, among other things, is a manufacturer of UMPK…

Mediazona In December 2023, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a dual Russian-Italian citizen accused of attacking a military airfield and sabotaging a railway line. The suspect was Ruslan Sidiki, a 36-year-old anarchist, long-distance cyclist, and electrician. Now in…

Russia has reactivated a special economic commission initially created during the Covid-19 pandemic to monitor struggling industries and implement relief measures, The Moscow Times reported on Feb. 11, citing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The news comes as the Kremlin reportedly…

Russia may be forced to reduce its oil production in the coming months as U.S. sanctions restrict access to tankers needed for exports to Asia, while Ukrainian drone attacks continue to damage key refineries. Last month, the U.S. imposed sanctions targeting 180 Russian tankers, coinciding with an…

Home page | All news | Germany reports sabotage... Germany reports sabotage attempts on its naval warships #DefeatRussia February 12,2025 113 Berlin is reporting that multiple sabotage attempts have targeted its vessels, with Bundeswehr Navy chief Jan Christian Kaack warning that the threat from…

National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland. (Photo by NSA via Getty Images) Today, the National Security Agency (NSA) is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion." The…

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As speculation mounts over a possible deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, most forecasts currently envisage Moscow retaining the Ukrainian territory that is now under Kremlin control. This would mean condemning millions of Ukrainian civilians to the horrors of indefinite Russian occupation.…

Margarita Zhitnitskaya, better known by her pseudonym Margo Krzhizhevskaya, heads the company M-production, which has produced television content for more than 30 years, occasionally changing its name. The company’s portfolio ranges from game shows and comedy programs to pre-election debates. In the…

A Ukrainian drone tech firm has unveiled an alternative to GPS navigation. Sine.Engineering built the system to counter Russia’s electronic warfare, which has wreaked havoc on GPS signals. To dodge the interference, Sine invented a satellite-free replacement. The approach is inspired by…

Mounting Sanctions on Oil Tankers Russia is facing a severe oil transportation crisis as new restrictions disrupt its ability to move crude oil to global markets. On January 10, additional sanctions targeted 161 oil tankers involved in shipping Russian crude, adding to previous restrictions already…

IN DEPTH new The president fired the head of the Russian space agency, Yuri Borisov, but the real reason the Kremlin is falling behind India and China is a shortage of money and components Tom Parfitt Tuesday February 11 2025, 11.00pm GMT, The Times More than half a century after the Soviets put the…

The Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are about to take a historic energy security step on February 9, when they will synchronize their former Soviet electricity systems with the Continental Europe Network (CEN). This will conclude the final chapter of Russia’s involvement in the…

Peter Mansbridge: "Trump’s National Security Advisor says he doesn’t “think” the US has plans to invade Canada. Really? Dr. Janice Stein is back to discuss what happens next in the Canada-US relationship, and in the Russia-Ukraine War. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST." —…

Azerbaijan banned Russian State Duma lawmaker Nikolai Valuev from entering the country, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry announced Monday, a move that comes after he suggested the South Caucasian country uses diaspora groups to engage in criminal activities. “The offensive statements against Azerbaijan…

Share 0 Shares F/A-18 Hornets of the Finnish Air Force are now operational for NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission, with the Finnish aircraft based at Keflavik Air Base for Quick Reaction Alert duties. The Finnish detachment of four Hornets and around 50 personnel were declared ready for the Quick…

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EU member states are exploring legal avenues to seize Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, Politico Europe reported Monday, citing anonymous EU diplomats and government officials familiar with the matter. The private discussions reflect growing frustration over Russia’s ability to circumvent oil…

BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Captains of ships that damage underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea such as telecoms cables or pipelines should be put under EU sanctions to deter such acts, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Thursday. Sikorski said Poland, which holds the European…

The Russian Volunteer Corps chief of staff, Oleksandr Fortuna, believes that Russia is prepared to continue its aggression against Ukraine for at least another decade, as Moscow does not care about the cost of prolonging the war, according to Novyny.LIVE. The Russian Volunteer Corps is a…