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US dockworkers' strike paralyzes shipping, threatens economy – DW – 10/01/2024
US dockworkers went on strike on Tuesday, halting the processing of consumer goods at major US ports along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) sa
Dark Tanker Fleet Activity Morphs
A new analysis from Windward reports a 20% decrease in the volume of direct oil voyages out of Russia in Q3 2024 compared to Q2. Q3 2024 marked the lowest monthly average of direct voyages from Russia
Expanding Russian Influence through Food and Education. Ukraine in Flames #667
The Russians are directing significant resources to spread propaganda among economically disadvantaged countries. A large-scale information campaign in Latin America began with the launch of the Spani
Iran unveils new ballistic missile, upgraded Shahed drone
The Iranian Armed Forces showcased domestically-produced weapons, including a modernized Shahed-136B drone and new ballistic missile, at a military parade in Tehran on Sept. 21, according to Iran's st
A group in Ukraine is testing the newest weapon against GPS jammers: cell phones
An American company working with the Ukrainian military is developing a cheap and easy-to-deploy solution to sophisticated Russian electronic-warfare tactics: networks of regular cell phones running s
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons
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Lithuania to hand over camouflage nets found in parcels to Russia to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
Lithuanian customs officials intercepted camouflage nets being transported by train from Kaliningrad to Moscow, which they suspect may have been intended for Russian armed forces fighting in Ukraine.
Reestablish the U.S. Maritime Service
The recent Houthi-led attacks on commercial shipping have again highlighted a reality of war at sea: Merchant mariners are on the same frontline as their naval cousins—except without defensive weapon
VIDEO: Russian fighter jet nearly sideswipes US F-16
NORAD Get all our news and commentary in your inbox at 6 a.m. ET. Stay Connected Threats U.S. officials said the "unsafe, unprofessional" move “endangered all.” | September 30, 2024 02:27 PM ET Air Fo
Kaliningrad in the Post-Crimea Russia. A Bastion or a Weak Link? | Ifri
See all our analyses Kaliningrad in the Post-Crimea Russia. A Bastion or a Weak Link? Papers | Date de publication 23/09/2021 | Référence taxonomie collections Russie.NEI.Visions Add to my favorites I
The Sources of Russian Conduct | by Nina L. Khrushcheva - Project Syndicate
Russian President Vladimir Putin has always followed a clear escalation formula: he withstands growing pressure for a while, but eventually he snaps. This record suggests that his decision not to resp
Ukrainian partisans disrupt key Russian railway supply line - Euromaidan Press
Agents of the “ATESH” movement say they blew up a railway line used by the Russians to supply equipment and ammunition to the front in Kursk Oblast, the partisans reported on social media. A disruptio
Ukraine moves to shield Rivne nuclear plant from potential Russian attacks - Euromaidan Press
Energoatom, Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company, has signed a contract worth 509 million UAH or $12.35 million to design and construct protective structures for the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Russia transporting oil through Gulf of Finland on unseaworthy tankers
Russia's "shadow fleet" is transporting oil through the Gulf of Finland on unseaworthy tankers. Source: Finnish public service media company Yle Details: Yle’s journalists found that about 600 tankers
Some 500 Scientists to be Impacted When Europe lab CERN Cuts Russia Ties
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Ukraine’s language commissioner reveals number of libraries destroyed by Russia since the start of full-scale invasion
The Russians have destroyed or damaged nearly a thousand libraries in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. Source: Ukrainian government, citing State Language Protection Commissioner Ta
Opinion: Hints of Hope in Hungary
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Russia’s hybrid book censorship and propagandistic agenda
Screenshop of Russia Post article. Fair use. This article, in which publisher Vladimir Kharitonov looks at rising book censorship in Russia, describing the tools used to get rid of “bad” books and exp
Ukrainian attack on Kola Peninsula comes as Russian Navy launches strategic exercise
Almost at the same time as Moiseev made a statement about the exercise, Ukrainian drones were attacking the Kola Peninsula. The region that is the home of Russia’s Northern Fleet was attacked by sever
To combat misinformation, start with connection, not correction
Misinformation and disinformation can be a threat to our democracy. It can divide communities. It can make it harder for people to make informed choices — at the ballot box, at the grocery store and a
Russians fire all available weapons at Vovchansk plant liberated by Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence
Russian troops are using the entire variety of weapons at their disposal to strike at the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, which was recently liberated by units of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence. Source: Co
‘Victory Plan’ to be Revealed to Ukrainians Soon With Classified Provisions Redacted, Says Yermak
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Turkey Has to Decide – Russian S-400 Missiles or US F-35 Fighters
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Zelensky's administration to reveal victory plan for Ukrainians except for "secret provisions," implementation on enemy territory to follow
09:50 30 Sep 2024 Zelensky's administration to reveal victory plan for Ukrainians except for "secret provisions," implementation on enemy territory to follow Photo: Office of the President Ulyana Guz
Investigation Confirms Role of Russian Research Vessels in Spying
Months after NATO raised the red flag over covert espionage missions by Russian research vessels targeting critical infrastructures in Europe, a detailed investigation has now unearthed the magnitude
Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems Arrive in Taiwan to Strengthen Coastal Defense Capabilities
Naval News Navy 2024 The first batch of land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems, ordered from the United States, has arrived in Kaohsiung, marking a significant step in strengthening Taiwan's def
No one will prosecuted for being forced to get Russian passports in occupied territories – Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice has stated that Ukrainian citizens who have been forced to obtain Russian passports in the occupied territories will not be prosecuted. Source: press service for the Ministry o
Russian state TV pundit warns Poland "may cease to exist"
By Weekend Reporter Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Andrey Sidorov, a Russian state TV pundit, recently warned that Poland "may cease to exist" amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Russian officials
The Lies Russia Tells Itself
In early September, the infamous Russian disinformation project known as Doppelganger hit the news again. Doppelganger—a scheme to disseminate fake articles, videos, and polls about polarizing politic
Russian shadow fleet poses major oil spill risk in Baltic Sea
An old oil transportation ship. Credit: Sergey Sonvar Nik via Shutterstock. The so-called Russian ‘shadow fleet’, consisting of outdated tankers that transport Russian crude as a means to bypass inter
How Did the Experts Get Ukraine So Wrong?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands on September 27, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images) OUT ON THE HUSTINGS OVER THE LAST TW
What Putin's Reformulated 'Nuclear Doctrine' Aims At
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Kremlin’s Influence Looms over Georgian Dream in the October Elections
The ruling Georgian Dream party’s campaign ahead of Georgia’s parliamentary elections in October has been marred by fear-mongering and echoes of Russian-style propaganda on the war in Ukraine. A month
Aftermath of Russian nighttime attack on Kyiv: UAV wreckage found in 6 districts, no casualties reported
Russian forces launched yet another large-scale drone attack on Kyiv Oblast on the night of 29-30 September, causing fires and damage to a residential building, but no casualties. Source: Ruslan Kravc
Ensuring resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing technologies: Key trends
Electronic Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions are the norm for modern mariners, with several GNSS options available, and their accuracy is enhanced by augmenting the GNSS signal, AMSA
How Two Soul Mates, Separated by War, Found Each Other Again
Sofia Malina and Polina Muzhychkova met in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, but were separated after it came under brutal assault by Russian forces. They were reunited after a long and harrowing saga.
Opinion: Public Desertion and Going Home to Die
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German Law Enforcement Seizes Russian No KYC Exchanges - Chainalysis
On September 19, 2024, the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) seized the infrastructure of 47 Russian-language no-KYC (Know Your Customer) cryptocurrency exchanges. Dubbed “Operation Final Exchange,
Ocean Navigator: Celestial Navigation Series – Celestial Navigation Information Network
UPDATED January 11, 2021 Ocean Navigator has produced an excellent celestial navigation series over the years. The latest series is listed below with direct links to the article and a synopsis. Editor
Railway workers restore tracks damaged by Russians in Zaporizhzhia
Railway personnel have repaired the damage caused by the Russian attack on the Zaporizhzhia-1 railway station. Source: press service for Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) Quote: "Railway workers qui
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