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Intelligence suggests Putin’s immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted | CNN Politics
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Moscow, Russia, on March 18. Maxim Shemetov/Pool/Reuters CNN — New intelligence reviewed by US and Western officials suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin may have shifted his…
Russia's "Dark Fleet" Faces Setbacks as Gabon and Barbados Remove Flags from Tankers - Oj
About past, present and future of Ukraine News Culture Business War Diplomacy Support OJ Contribute Today About past, present and future of Ukraine News Culture Business War Diplomacy Main Business Gabon and Barbados demanded the removal of their flags from the tankers of Russia's "dark fleet"…
The women risking life and limb to clear Ukraine of Russian landmines
Dressed in an armoured vest and explosive-proof helmet Nika, 39, looks almost unrecognisable from her carefree pre-war self. Before February 2022 Nika was an adventurous nomad who worked an envious job as a diving instructor in Egypt's crystal clear waters. But now, she spends her days working…
Ukrainian smart shelter project wins international award for best design
Photos 15:30 30 Apr 2025 Photo: CLUST SPACE Ulyana Guz For the first time, a Ukrainian solution has won the Red Dot Award in the field of interior design. The winner of the prestigious international Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the Interior Architecture and Interior Design category was the smart…
The mechanics behind Spain’s mega-blackout
News Energy and Climate People rarely think about Europe’s criss-crossing energy system. We tell you how it works, what went wrong (and right) on Monday and what happens next. Share options Copy Link EMail Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Free article usually reserved for subscribers Spanish officials…
Kim Yo Jong's children steal spotlight at N. Korean naval ceremony - Daily NK English
North Korean state media reported April 26 that the launch ceremony for the new 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer "Choi Hyun-ho" was held at Nampo Shipyard on April 25, attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. During the event, Kim's sister, Kim Yo Jong, was spotted accompanying two children…
Russia and North Korea break ground on construction of first highway bridge linking two nations — Meduza
AboutМедуза по-русски News FeedRU Support Meduza Russia and North Korea break ground on construction of first highway bridge linking two nations 8:35 pm, April 30, 2025 Source: Meduza On Wednesday, Russia and North Korea marked the start of construction of the first highway bridge connecting the two…
‘Milestone’: Russia, North Korea begin first road bridge construction
Russia and North Korea have begun construction of their first-ever road bridge on the Tumen River, which forms the natural border between the allied countries, describing it as a symbol of their deepening partnership. Announcing the project on Wednesday, Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin…
U.S. and Ukraine to sign minerals deal today: Ukrainian official
After some last-minute hiccups, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a closely watched minerals deal on Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department said. Why it matters: The agreement envisions a lasting economic partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine and gives the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine's rare…
Video: French Navy Tests Weaponized Jet Ski Drone Attacking Vessel
The French Navy as part of an ongoing effort to develop new systems and defenses conducted a drone test using a modified jet ski carrying an offensive charge. The goal was to test the explosive force as well as the potential weaponization of drones. Analysts point out that the Ukrainians have…
McDonald's, Coca-Cola Rule Out Return to Russia - The Moscow Times
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola continue to see risks to operating in Russia and do not currently plan to return to the country, Bloomberg reported, citing the companies’ responses to the B4UKraine Coalition advocacy group. B4Ukraine Coalition launched its inquiry after reports in Russian media and…
Minimum wages for seafarers on foreign-registered vessels : Australia, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom
View Enlarged Image About this Item Title Minimum wages for seafarers on foreign-registered vessels : Australia, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom Names Levush, Ruth, author Myers, Louis (Law librarian), author Buchanan, Kelly (Kelly S.), author Gilbert, Louis A., author Gesley, Jenny,…
The geopolitical imperative of securing undersea energy pipelines | Smart Energy International
Image courtesy 123rf Ami Daniel, CEO and co-founder of Windward, writes on the escalating risks against offshore energy infrastructure, such as undersea pipelines, and what practical actions can be taken in securing their protection. Offshore energy infrastructure is the backbone of Europe’s power…
Operation Assad: the air mission to smuggle the Syrian despot's valuables - explainer
As his enemies closed in on Damascus, Bashar al-Assad, who ruled over Syria with an iron fist for 24 years, used a private jet to spirit away cash, valuables and confidential documents mapping the corporate web behind his wealth. Yasar Ibrahim, the president's top economic adviser, arranged the…
Germany is preparing a logistics hub for NATO with the help of Lufthansa and Rheinmetall | УНН
Germany is preparing a logistics hub for NATO with the help of Lufthansa and Rheinmetall Kyiv • UNN April 23 2025, 06:46 AM • 3347 views The German army is negotiating with large companies to organize logistical support for NATO. The German government is preparing a "logistics hub" for NATO in…
NSF cancels over 400 grants covering disinformation, deepfakes and STEM education
Around 430 federally-funded research grants covering topics like deepfake detection, artificial intelligence advancement and the empowerment of marginalized groups in scientific fields were among several projects terminated in recent days following a major realignment in research priorities at the…
Russia willing to support Sahel states form unified security force
April 4, 2025 at 2:40 pm Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Eduardo Gil Pinto hold a joint news conference after their meeting in Caracas, Venezuela [Pedro Rances Mattey / Anadolu Agency] Moscow is ready to collaborate and support the establishment of a…
Silent Weapons, Loud Consequences for Children – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action – Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
Children are amongst the most vulnerable to explosive weapons including mines which hit indiscriminately. As we mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict calls on all parties to…
‘More traitors in Russia’ — Ukrainian intel officer shares secrets of recent deep-strike drone successes
The aerial war between Russia and Ukraine is explosive in every sense. But beyond the physical dimension, it is also a battle of morale and information. Both sides are locked in a continuous back-and-forth of public statements and dramatic videos claiming hits and damage to the other side. There’s…
Explosions Hit Russia’s Largest Ammo Depot Near Moscow - Oj
About past, present and future of Ukraine News Culture Business War Diplomacy Support OJ Contribute Today About past, present and future of Ukraine News Culture Business War Diplomacy Main War One of the largest ammunition depots exploded in Russia War One of the largest ammunition depots exploded…
Russia Now Has a "Combat Icebreaker"
As the U.S. looks for new ways to expand its small icebreaker fleet on a short timetable, Russia has begun testing its first "combat icebreaker," a rare gray hull vessel purpose-built for Arctic service. The newly-delivered Ivan Papanin is the first of two Project 23550 conventional icebreakers…
A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Susan de Meyer’s horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little quieter around them while nonverbal children are moved to communicate and to bond with them. De Meyer runs a program in the southern African country of Namibia that…
Wash the Sky Clean of Drones
It is well established that unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and vehicles (UAVs) are cheap, ubiquitous, and deadly against ground forces. While U.S. Navy ships and aircraft have proven themselves effective at shooting them down in the Red Sea, unmanned aircraft could soon become more dangerous in…
Poland’s new KSS-III subs threaten Russia’s Baltic dominance
In a move that could reshape naval power in the Baltic Sea, South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has unveiled an ambitious offer to supply Poland with its cutting-edge KSS-III Batch 2 submarines as part of the Polish Navy’s Orka program. Photo credit: ROK Navy Raytheon’s LTAMDS radar rolls out to stop…
Irish funds help open underground school bunker in Ukraine
Minister of State Thomas Byrne (centre right) and Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sigitas Mitkus in the underground shelter (Department of Foreign Affairs/PA) Cillian Sherlock ©Press Association Yesterday at 18:59 An underground school shelter in Ukraine has been officially opened…
Another lost generation of art?
Artist Marharyta Polovinko’s creativity persisted in a tormented form through her experiences as a soldier on the Ukrainian frontline. The words of a recently called-up fellow creative and young family man provide a stark reminder that the Ukrainian military is buying Europeans time. War tells many…
Russia intends to deport 50,000 Ukrainian children from Donetsk region
The Center for National Resistance of Ukraine reported the information. According to the Donetsk region's gauleiter, Denis Pushilin, more than 50,000 children from the temporarily occupied territories will be taken to Russia this summer. The Resistance notes that minors will be sent to camps and…
Ukrainian Youth Escapes Russian 'Reeducation Camp' In Occupied Crimea
Link has been copied to clipboard Breaking News Videos Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:03:26 0:00 Sixteen-year-old Vladyslav Rudenko was at home in the Kherson region when…
Shipping: When the Unthinkable Happens | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
The shipping industry is having to navigate a “minefield” of trade and geopolitical tensions these days, in an era when protectionist policies are at the forefront. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the U.S. Trade Representative’s newly unveiled port fees are a bold…
Marines Test Supply Drones Inspired by Narco Subs in Okinawa, North Carolina - USNI News
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, recovers an Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel during a cargo transfer at Kin Red Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Apr. 9, 2025. US Marine Corps Photo Marine Corps Combat Logistics Battalions in Japan and the United States have…
Apple charged with ‘LGBT propaganda’ in Russia for rainbow flag wallpaper in latest update — Novaya Gazeta Europe
Women talk in front of a window with the Apple company logo and the inscription Repair in Moscow, Russia, 06 September 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV
A court in Moscow has begun hearing a civil case brought by Russia’s media regulator Roskomnadzor against US tech giant Apple for spreading “LGBT…
EU Aims Crackdown at Shadow Fleet Requiring Filing of Insurance Documents
The European Commission has adopted what is being called a crucial measure to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection around the EU’s coastline. Under the measure added to the 20-year-old Vessel Monitoring Directive, ships are now going to be required to provide insurance information.…
UK bans export of video game controllers to Russia used to operate drones
London banned the export of video game controllers to Russia, which are used to pilot Russian drones on the front line in Moscow's all-out war against Ukraine, the U.K. Foreign Ministry announced on April 24. The new sanctions package includes 150 trade sanctions against Russia, Politico reported,…
“Poof!”: Looks like Ukraine erased 300,000+ tons of Russian ammo - Euromaidan Press
On 22 April, a colossal explosion shook Vladimir Oblast, Russia, in what may be the most spectacular military disaster—or the most daring Ukrainian strike—of the year so far. The 51st arsenal, a vast ammunition depot located near the village of Barsovo, erupted in flames, leaving locals in stunned…
US Donates Decommissioned Cutters to Tunisia to Bolster Regional Security
The U.S. government is continuing its support to strengthen the capabilities of the Tunisian armed forces to enable them to respond effectively to a fragile security situation and a worsening immigrant crisis in the northern Africa region. According to U.S. officials in Tunisia for the commissioning…
Russia destroys decade-old Ukrainian Hospitallers medical battalion base in Pavlohrad in Shahed strike - Euromaidan Press
On the morning of 25 April, a Russian attack completely destroyed the base of the Hospitallers medical volunteer battalion in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The battalion, founded by Yana Zinkevych, has been providing critical medical support during Russia’s war since 2014. The Hospitallers…
"We are actively using their fears": Ukraine's intelligence deputy chief reveals Kremlin's three main anxieties - Euromaidan Press
Major General Vadym Skibitskyi, deputy chief of Ukraine’s defense intelligence (HUR) says Russia’s leadership fears not only Ukraine’s battlefield successes but also three internal threats that could trigger the collapse of the regime and fracture the country, ArmyInform reports. The Kremlin’s…
Inside the desperate rush to save decades of US scientific data from deletion
Inside the desperate rush to save decades of US scientific data from deletion 18 hours ago Chris Baraniuk Getty Images Swathes of scientific data deletions are sweeping across US government websites – with decades of health, climate change and extreme weather research at risk. Now, scientists are…
Russia starts using civilian cars with extensive anti-drone protection in Donetsk Oblast assaults (video) - Euromaidan Press
Russian forces launched a motorized assault on Ukrainian positions near Bahatyr in Donetsk Oblast using 18 motorcycles and 10 civilian vehicles equipped with anti-drone protection, according to Militarnyi. For months, Russia has been pushing to capture the remaining parts of Donetsk Oblast in…
US Marines test new MADIS counter drone system in Philippines - Naval News
US Marines knocked down on Sunday two drones using the MADIS short-range air defense system during a drill in Zambales, a province in the northern Philippines facing the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in what opposition groups claimed the activity endangered the local population.…
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