Russia continues to actively employ the Black Sea Fleet’s naval aviation in modern operations. This was reported by the Ukrainian Navy spokesperson, Dmytro Pletenchuk, during a television broadcast, according to Ukrinform. The Role of the Black Sea Fleet’s Naval Aviation in Modern Operations In…

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The Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant, a key Russian defense contractor, has reportedly failed to pay its workers for nearly two months. Employees cite halted funding from the Russian Ministry of Defense as the main cause of the disruption, which has led to partial shutdowns of production facilities and…

A map from a Russian General Staff briefing in March 2022 Natalia Kolesnikova / AFP / Scanpix / LETA Battlefield maps are one of Russia’s favorite propaganda tools. While the Russian army has, on average, advanced at a snail’s pace this year, dramatic visuals from its Defense Ministry and pro-war…

More Resistant to Electronic Warfare: New CRPA Antenna Found on Russian UMPB-5R Bomb #Aviation #Aviation armament #EW #Russia #Ukraine #War with Russia #World New UMPK for FAB-500T bombs for Su-34. October 2025. Photo credits: t.me/mag_vodogray A new Russian UMPB-5R guided aerial bomb has been found…

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At 16, Yurii launched a start-up to design anti-drone ammunition. Now 18, he balances school, prototypes, and a call to defend Ukraine’s skies. Sep 17, 2025 16:53 Updated Sep 22, 2025 12:02 8 min read Authors News Editor We arranged to meet at 8 p.m. on August 31, on the eve of the start of the 2025…

US Army May Switch from Bradley to Lynx #Armored vehicles #Germany #IFV #Rheinmetall #USA #World The first production Lynx infantry fighting vehicle manufactured in Hungary. Photo credits: Rheinmetall Rheinmetall estimates the market demand for its KF41 Lynx IFV at more than 6,000 units, with the…

The words you can't say on the internet 2 hours ago Thomas Germain Serenity Strull/ Getty Images There's a secret list of words you can't say on social media – at least, that's what everyone seems to think. Perhaps you've noticed that people avoid certain words on social media. They'll say…

Issued on: 16/11/2025 - 16:33Modified: 16/11/2025 - 17:09 2 min Reading time The key gas deal was signed as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the start of a European tour © Angelos Tzortzinis / AFP The agreement came as Ukrainian President…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a “historic” military agreement with France that will enhance Ukraine’s combat aviation and air defense capabilities. The deal is expected to be signed in Paris on 17 November during Zelenskyy’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. This…

A&E Art Ukraine-born artist Sasha Barrett shows reality of war through ‘Resilient People’ Sun., Nov. 16, 2025 Sasha Barrett's “Playing Ball With My Friend Sanya." Barrett is the featured artist at the Spokane Falls Community College Fine Art Gallery this month. (Courtesy of DON GEISER) By Azaria…

War in Ukraine OPINION: How to Speak to People on Social Media About Ukraine Many still can’t see the truth about Russia’s war on Ukraine. Propaganda clouds reality – but truth, told with courage, compassion, and unity, can still break through the darkness. By Roman Sheremeta Nov. 16, 2025, 9:09 am…

Japan To Be Armed With Italian M4 A.I. Drone Guardian Anti-Drone Rifles #Arms and Security #Asia #Europe #Weapons purchase #World Rifle M4 A.I. Drone Guardian. Photo credits: edrmagazine Japan’s Ministry of Defense has ordered semi-automatic M4 A.I. Drone Guardian anti-drone rifles from the Italian…

Ukrainian pianist Lubomyr Melnyk took the stage in Magdalen College Chapel and the Holywell Music Room on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th November to showcase his unique style, called ‘Continuous Music’. In an informal lecture at Balliol College’s Hall, Melnyk spoke in detail about the origins and…

As reported by УНІАН. Serhiy Naumenko, a well-known Ukrainian poet and artist from Kharkiv, died on the front lines while defending the country. The information was confirmed by the Literary SLAM community through their Instagram account, where they notably emphasized his role in the creative…

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From 1h ago 04.04 EST 'Unprecedented act of sabotage' aimed at Poland's security, PM Tusk says In further comments after his visit to the site of the incident this morning, Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk called it “an unprecedented act of sabotage aimed at the security of the Polish state and…

[By Dr. Wendy N. Whitman Cobb] Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully made its way to orbit for the second time on Nov. 13, 2025. Although the second launch is never as flashy as the first, this mission is still significant in several ways. For one, it launched a pair of NASA spacecraft named…

News By RFE/RL Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (second right) surveys damaged railway tracks on the Warsaw-Lublin line on November 17 after an explosion that he called an "unprecedented act of sabotage." Share Polish PM Tusk Says Railway Explosion 'Act Of Sabotage' share Listen 2 min This audio is…

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"All roads lead to Rome!" Roads were the lifeline of the Roman Empire, stretching from Britannia to North Africa — people settled along those roads; armies, travelers, goods, knowledge and power passed along them — into the furthest corners of the empire. To this day, the Roman road network…

Samsung has been accused of shipping budget Galaxy A and M series smartphones with pre-installed spyware that users can’t easily remove. The software in question, AppCloud, developed by the mobile analytics firm IronSource, has been embedded in devices sold primarily in the Middle East and North…

(Image credit: Getty / Eoneren) Google and Meta have delayed segments of their subsea cable projects crossing the Red Sea, Bloomberg reported Monday, November 17, citing continuing security risks in a corridor where previous cable damage has already impacted global cloud traffic. The decision…

Ukraine's state-run railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) and French conglomerate Alstom have reached an agreement under which 55 modern freight locomotives worth €475 million will be supplied to Ukraine. Source: Ukrzaliznytsia CEO Oleksandr Pertsovskyi Details: The relevant documents…

President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law requiring students enrolled in state-funded residency programs at medical universities to undergo a work placement at public hospitals and clinics for up to three years, a measure aimed at easing chronic staff shortages in the country’s healthcare…

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska stated that due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a historically low birth rate has been recorded – about 0.8–0.9 children per woman. She announced this information during an online address at the International Summit “GROWING EUROPE 2025. Shaping Europe’s…

Preserving Ukraine's winemaking tradition in the face of war is the goal for Sergiy Klimov, a Ukrainian wine specialist and bar owner turned winemaker. Yurii Stefanyak See all topics Email Link Copied! When Sergiy Klimov speaks about wine, his excitement is infectious, even to those with a less than…

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For the first time in years, the Kremlin has officially claimed to have tested one of its so-called "super weapons" — the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile — one of six "next-generation" strategic arms introduced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 that he said were designed to…

Russian Troops Arrive at the Border Between Syria and Israel #Israel #Middle East #Russia #Syria #World A Russian military convoy heading to the Khmeimim air base in Syria. Photo credits: REUTERS Umit Bektas The Russian military with 15 pieces of military equipment arrived in the Syrian province of…

President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that Chinese citizens will soon be able to visit Russia without a visa, coming months after Beijing lifted visa requirements for Russian nationals. Since September, Russian passport holders have been able to travel to China without a visa for up to 30 days…