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Putin faces revolt as Russian officers accused of sabotaging their own subs
Putin faces revolt as Russian officers accused of sabotaging their own submarines Russian submarines are reportedly being sabotaged by their own crew in the Black Sea as the once-feared Russian Navy continues to be battered by Ukraine and suffer losses News Lauren Peacock and John Varga 16:09 ET, 10…
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EU prepares capital controls, tariffs on Russia in case Hungary blocks sanctions, FT reports
The European Union may impose capital controls and tariffs on Russia if Hungary blocks the extension of economic sanctions against Moscow, the Financial Times (FT) reported on May 13, citing its undisclosed sources. The news comes as Ukraine's European allies have signaled their commitment to…
French Polynesia Sets Aside 400,000 Square Miles of Ocean for Conservation
On Monday, French Polynesia announced the creation of one of the world's largest marine protected areas. The French territory has designated an area equal to 23 percent of its exclusive economic zone for conservation, free of industrial fishing - a meaningful success for the "30x30" ecosystem…
Bear Meets Dragon: The Escalating Espionage Rivalry Between Russia and China - Robert Lansing Institute
Despite their strategic “no limits” partnership, intelligence leaks show deep mistrust between Moscow and Beijing. A recent New York Times–cited report revealed internal Russian warnings that Chinese intelligence is actively targeting Russian military and technological secrets—signaling a shift from…
Putin’s hackers had priorities: First the hookers, then maybe Ukraine — leaked chats reveal - Euromaidan Press
When Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian cyber warfare was supposed to be a game-changer. Intelligence agencies worldwide expected devastating digital attacks to cripple Ukrainian power grids, government systems, and military communications within hours.…
Six dimensions of accessibility: Zelenska launches 'When You Can' campaign
She presented the campaign and the flagship projects of various ministries during the rollout of the National Strategy for a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine through 2030, Ukrinform reports. "Barrier-free means when you can. This is the core message of the campaign launching today. It seeks to explain…
Estonia compares Russian strikes on Ukraine to Nazi bombing of London
According to the senior official, Putin is trying to break Ukrainians psychologically, just as Hitler once tried to crush the spirit of Londoners. "The Nazis systematically bombed London to convince the British people that there was no hope. These were attacks aimed at destroying hope. They failed,"…
Germany has evidence of Russia’s plans to attack NATO, says Germany’s spy chief
Bruno Kahl, President of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), has said that Russia is preparing to test the credibility of NATO’s Article 5, adding that German intelligence has concrete evidence of the Kremlin’s preparations for potential aggression against the Alliance. Source: Kahl in a…
Zelenskyy outlines scenario in which Putin could win war
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russia can only win the war against Ukraine if it drags on for many years and the West withdraws sanctions. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with ABC News; a full video has been posted by the press service for the Ukrainian President’s Office Quote: "As…
Frontline report: Ukraine cripples Russian weapons production with strikes on microchip plants - Euromaidan Press
Today, there is a lot of interesting updates from the Russian Federation. Here, Ukraine is launching a coordinated campaign across Russia’s military-industrial heartland, to cripple the Kremlin’s ability to wage high-tech war. With a devastating cyberattack on the Tupolev Design Bureau and precision…
Russian troop losses to top a MILLION within days in grim milestone
Russian troop losses set to top a MILLION within days in grim milestone as Putin's meat grinder frontline tactics continue 07:37 EDT 11 Jun 2025, updated 07:49 EDT 11 Jun 2025 Russia is set to pass a grim milestone in its illegal war in Ukraine this week, with the millionth casualty expected in…
Burnt out bomber flew with missile under the wing outside northern Norway in February
The Barents Observer has studied older video recordings by Russia's war ministry of Tu-95 bombers from Olenya air field on the Kola Peninsula flying missions outside Norwegian airspace. One video, from February 4th, shows an armed aircraft that today is no longer existing. Although the ministry…
Russia says its undersea telecom cable in Baltic Sea damaged by 'external impact'
Russia’s state-controlled telecom giant Rostelecom announced on Feb. 8 that one of its underwater cables in the Baltic Sea had been damaged due to an "external impact." The company did not specify the cause of the damage but confirmed that repair work was underway. Rostelecom said that the incident…
The Hidden Language Of Shark Scars
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Russia says it is ready to remove excess nuclear materials from Iran
Russia says it is ready to remove excess nuclear materials from Iran | The Straits Times
Sumy State University sets up international fundraiser to rebuild devastated campus
The Sumy State University in eastern Ukraine is looking to set up an international fundraising campaign to rebuild its campus after a devastating Russian bombing back in April. But Russia is trying to close in on the city once more, with troops advancing only 25 kilometres away, three years after…
Ukrainian POW Oleksandr Bilotserkivskyi Returns Home on Birthday After Prisoner Exchange | Ukraine news - #Mezha
As reported by the online media Suspilne. On June 10, a prisoner exchange took place between Ukraine and Russia, resulting in the return home of Zaporizhzhia resident Oleksandr Bilotserkivskyi. This day was special for him as he celebrated his 56th birthday. His daughter, Tetiana Svidnytska, shared…
Ukraine Attack: The Spider’s Web Still Needs Humans
Operation Spider’s Web marks a strategic watershed in Kyiv’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion, exemplifying the maturation of drone warfare and the effectiveness of asymmetric tactics against a conventionally superior adversary. Launched on June 1, the operation struck at the core of…
Russian economy faces collapsing oil profits, non-viable refineries
By Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including China. Brendan joined Newsweek in 2018 from the International Business Times and well as English,…
Breaking News: Türkiye secures $10 Billion KAAN Stealth Fighter Jet export to Indonesia in largest defense deal ever
The KAAN, formerly known as TF-X, is a domestically developed fifth-generation fighter jet designed by TAI to replace Türkiye’s aging F-16s and directly compete with advanced platforms like the U.S.-built F-35 and China’s J-20. Featuring stealth capabilities, twin engines, and a modular…
Mette Frederiksen: Denmark's PM on Trump, Russia and Greenland's future
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen leads what consistently ranks as one of the world's most peaceful countries. Her office in the neo-baroque Christiansborg Palace overlooks a picturesque capital city as orderly as any in Europe. But at the top of her agenda is preparing for war. From the East…
Latvia to acquire 18 Swedish-made Archer 8x8 self-propelled howitzers to modernize artillery fleet
The agreement also establishes plans for joint military exercises, soldier training, and the presence of the Archer systems in Latvia starting from 2026. The document further confirms Sweden’s commitment to lease existing systems to Latvia until the delivery of the newly manufactured units is…
Canada plans to hit NATO spending target early and reduce US defense reliance, Carney says
TORONTO -- Canada will meet NATO's military spending guideline by early next year and diversify defense spending away from the United States, which he says no longer plays a predominant role on the world stage, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday. Carney said Canada will achieve NATO’s spending…
Ukraine to acquire RapidRanger air defense systems and Martlet missiles for £1.7 billion in British aid — online.ua
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to attract almost 1.7 billion pounds from the United Kingdom for additional weapons purchases. These include RapidRanger air defense systems, as well as Martlet light multi-purpose missiles. Points of attention Ukraine is set to strengthen its air…
Germany’s Merz may appoint ambassador to Ukraine as head of German intelligence
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is apparently preparing to replace the head of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and is considering Martin Jäger, the current German ambassador to Ukraine, for the position. Source: German newspaper Spiegel, citing its own sources, as reported by European Pravda…
Aircraft leasing firms win multibillion dollar lawsuit over planes ‘lost’ in Russia
Aircraft leasing companies have won a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against insurers in relation to planes stranded in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The high court in London ruled in favour of six leasing firms including Ireland’s AerCap and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)…
Ukraine Launches Civilian Drone Hunters to Counter Russia’s Aerial Onslaught
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“Amid dust, smoke and pain”: Ukrainian anthem echoes under rubble in Kharkiv – video
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with drones on 11 June. The National Police have posted footage of patrol officers helping the victims. Source: Ukrainian National Police in Kharkiv Oblast Details: The National Police shared footage showing patrol officers assisting the victims, with one video…
US image takes a blow in many nations — study – DW – 06/11/2025
The United States is seeing a marked drop in popularity in many countries during the second term of President Donald Trump, according to a study by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center released on Wednesday. The survey, carried out in 24 countries, showed overall ratings of the US falling in 15…
Decoupling From the US Cloud: A Step Backwards
The European Union faces two simultaneous crises. There’s the slow-burning loss of competitiveness vividly illustrated in former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s recent report. Facing a shrinking workforce and structurally high energy costs, Draghi argued that EU firms must drastically improve…
Author Yuri Andrukhovych on Ukrainian dissident art in Soviet times
In Soviet times, being a pro-Ukrainian artist was dangerous. The Soviet secret police were particularly brutal in Ukraine, given that it was a country with a long history of resistance to Russian rule. Still, new generations of artists remained committed to their culture in the face of widespread…
Ben Hodges: LA crackdown 'a manufactured crisis' – DW – 06/11/2025
Misha Komadovsky in Washington D.C. 06/11/2025June 11, 2025US President Donald Trump has vowed to "liberate" Los Angeles amid protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. He has deployed the National Guard and hundreds of active-duty marines. Can the president legally send…
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover 7 minutes ago Guy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondent Reporting fromBelgrade Getty Images The bomb-damaged Ministry of Defence building could be replaced with apartments and a luxury hotel One of the first sights that greets arrivals to the…
Growing Drone Threats Lead To Army Modular Shelter Kit Improvements
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) says it has developed upgrades for a family of modular, rapidly deployable protective structures to improve their ability to…
Help the Humanitarian Research Lab Keep Finding Ukraine’s Abducted Children
Credit: Daniel LEAL / AFP via Getty Images A child looks out from a carriage window as a train prepares to depart from a station in Lviv, western Ukraine, enroute to the town of Uzhhorod near the border with Slovakia, on March 3, 2022. - Russian forces have taken over the Ukrainian city of Kherson,…
What the US military disengagement means for the European security?
The message from the Trump administration is increasingly clear: America is reprioritizing its global commitments and Europe needs to be prepared for the US plans to scale back its military presence on the continent. After decades of providing security guarantees for Europe, the recent announcement…
Sky Sentinel: fundraiser for peaceful nights
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To free Russia from Putin we need to save Ukraine first, Russian opposition tells EU
News Ukraine has previously accused some Russian opposition figures of echoing Putin’s imperialist views — particularly by hesitating to fully condemn Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. Share options Copy Link EMail Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin "Putin's victory in Ukraine would only strengthen his…
How Different Regions Are Rethinking Their Approaches to Subsea Cables
blog Emissary Emissary harnesses Carnegie’s global scholarship to deliver incisive, nuanced analysis on the most pressing international affairs challenges. Learn More program Africa The Africa Program focuses on economic, political, and transnational issues shaping Africa’s future. By conducting…
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