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Germany ‘standing in way’ of Czech bid to limit EU travel of Russian spies.

#russia #espionage #czech-republic #italy #germany #diplomacy

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/03/germany-blocks-czech-eu-russian-spies-travel-crackdown/
Germany 'blocking' Czech bid to limit EU travel of Russian spies and saboteursSearch IconSearch IconLogin iconFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconSaveComment speech bubble iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconComment speech bubble iconThe TelegraphFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube icon
Berlin wants ‘business as usual with Moscow’, warns diplomat as it resists crackdown on free movement of potential saboteurs across Europe
www.telegraph.co.uk
September 4, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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“Difficult to counter”: Zelenskyy unveils new domestic missile-drone system to strike Russians.

#ukraine #drones #zelensky #war #russia

https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/08/24/difficult-to-counter-zelenskyy-unveils-new-domestic-missile-drone-system-to-strike-russians/
“Difficult to counter”: Zelenskyy unveils new domestic missile-drone system to strike Russians - Euromaidan Press
On Ukraine's Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the country's latest military innovation - the "Palianytsia" missile-drone, that has been already successfully used against Russian forces.
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August 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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Ukraine will soon be able to attack ‘any part’ of Russia, says Zelensky.

#ukraine #war #zelensky #russia

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/24/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-attack/
Ukraine-Russia war: Ukraine reveals new attack drone hit Russia for first timeSearch IconSearch IconLogin iconFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube iconSaveX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconComment speech bubble iconThe TelegraphFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube icon
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/24/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-attack/
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August 24, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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US targets around 400 individuals, entities in Russia, third countries in new sanctions package.

#china #russia #sanctions #usa

https://kyivindependent.com/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-russia-third-countries/
US targets around 400 individuals, entities in Russia, third countries in new sanctions package
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on around a dozen distinct networks, designating more than 100 targets across 16 jurisdictions, including China, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. They help Russia to evade sanctions, the Treasury said.
kyivindependent.com
August 23, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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Norway to finance production of NATO-standard artillery shells in Ukraine.

#ukraine #norway #military-aid

https://kyivindependent.com/norway-to-finance-production-of-nato-standard-artillery-shells-in-ukraine/
Norway to finance production of NATO-standard artillery shells in Ukraine
The Norwegian government will provide Kyiv with its defense technology and finance the production of 155-millimeter artillery shells developed by the Nammo (Nordic Ammunition Company) in Ukraine, according to its Aug. 23 statement.
kyivindependent.com
August 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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Ukraine sinks Russian ferry loaded with fuel.

#russia #kerch-strait #war #ukraine #ferry

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/23/russian-ferry-conro-trader-weapons-fuel-sunk-ukraine-attack/
Ukraine sinks Russian ferry loaded with fuelSearch IconSearch IconLogin iconFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconSaveComment speech bubble iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconComment speech bubble iconThe TelegraphFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube icon
Conro Trader boat downed at Kavkaz port in the Kerch Strait as authorities report 30 fuel tankers being aboard at the time of the attack
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 23, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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FBI searched homes of two Americans with ties to Russian state media.

#scott-ritter #russia #usa #propaganda

https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/fbi-searched-homes-of-two-americans-with-ties-to-russian-state-media/
FBI searched homes of two Americans with ties to Russian state media – Euractiv
The FBI earlier this month searched the homes of two Americans with ties to Russian state media, including a former United Nations weapons inspector and an adviser to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
www.euractiv.com
August 22, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says.

#war #ukraine #kharkiv #russia

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-launch-counterattack-in-kharkiv-oblast-advance-2-square-km-brigade-says/
Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says
"The main aim of the operation was to bring down the offensive potential of the 20th Army of the Russian Federation. At the moment, this task has been accomplished," Brigade Commander Andrii Biletskyi said.
kyivindependent.com
August 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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Ukraine unveils The Fury land drone to support battlefield hotspots.

#robots #drones #russia #war #ukraine

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/22/ukraine-unveils-the-fury-land-drone-robot-machine-gun/
Ukraine unveils The Fury land drone to support battlefield hotspotsSearch IconSearch IconLogin iconFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconSaveComment speech bubble iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconComment speech bubble iconThe TelegraphFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube icon
The Lyut 2.0 is now being used on the front line, providing fire support for infantry and reconnaissance roles, Kyiv reveals
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 22, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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Russia prepares disinformation campaigns targeting Ukrainian refugees in Europe, military intelligence says.

#refugees #propaganda #europe #russia #disinformation

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-preparing-information-campaigns-against-ukrainian-refugees-in-europe-military-intelligence-says/
Russia prepares disinformation campaigns targeting Ukrainian refugees in Europe, military intelligence says
The goal of Russia's new operations is to convince people who left Ukraine because of the war not to return, according to Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR).
kyivindependent.com
August 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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Telegram, WhatsApp, other sites suffer outages in Russia.

#censorship #telegram #russia #signal

https://kyivindependent.com/telegram-whatsapp-other-sites-suffer-outages-in-russia/
Telegram, WhatsApp, other sites suffer outages in Russia
Although Russian authorities linked the problems to a cyberattack, the news follows a string of cases of the Russian government restricting the Signal messaging app and reportedly targeting YouTube.
kyivindependent.com
August 21, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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Kremlin trying to convince public that Ukrainian troops on Russian soil is 'new normal,' Meduza reports.

#russia #kursk #propaganda #ukraine #war

https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-trying-to-convince-public-that-ukrainian-troops-on-russian-soil-is-new-normal-meduza-reports/
Kremlin trying to convince public that Ukrainian troops on Russian soil is 'new normal,' Meduza reports
The Kremlin expects a "quite optimistic" scenario of several months of fighting to regain the territory, and efforts now are aimed at placating the Russian population and getting them used to this timeline.
kyivindependent.com
August 21, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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Putin is using untrained boys as cannon-fodder in Kursk.

#russia #ukraine #conscripts #kursk #war

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/21/kursk-incursion-ukraine-russia-war-conscript-offensive/
Putin is using untrained teenagers as cannon-fodder in KurskSearch IconSearch IconLogin iconFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconSaveComment speech bubble iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconComment speech bubble iconThe TelegraphFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube icon
Kremlin rule change means unwilling one-year conscripts can now be sent into combat
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 21, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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TED censors Ukrainian soldier’s speech.

#ted #ukraine #censorship

https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/08/19/ted-censors-ukrainian-soldiers-speech/
TED censors Ukrainian soldier's speech - Euromaidan Press
In response, Ukrainian Catholic University's TEDx organizers severed their cooperation with TED over censorship.
euromaidanpress.com
August 20, 2024 at 10:00 PM
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Google sues Russia Today after YouTube ban triggers legal battle.

#russia #russia-today #google #sanctions #youtube #propaganda

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/08/20/google-sues-russia-today-youtube-ban-trigger-global-lawsuit/
Google sues Kremlin-owned broadcaster Russia TodaySearch IconSearch IconLogin iconFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconSaveComment speech bubble iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconComment speech bubble iconThe TelegraphFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube icon
Tech giant seeks to stop a global legal battle over the channel’s removal from YouTube
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 20, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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A Russian blows up headquarters with officers and defects to the side of Ukraine.

#ukraine #russia #war

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A Russian blows up headquarters with officers and defects to the side of Ukraine
As part of the Ocheret (Reeds -Ed.) special operation, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine lured a Russian military to its side and blew up the Storm Z headquarters with officers with his own hands
mil.in.ua
August 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM
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Czechia will use part of Russian frozen assets profits to fund Ukraine’s ammunition.

#military-aid #ukraine #czech-republic

https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/czechia-will-use-part-of-russian-frozen-assets-profits-to-fund-ukraines-ammunition/
Czechia will use part of Russian frozen assets profits to fund Ukraine’s ammunition – Euractiv
The European Union has officially tasked Czechia to use revenues from frozen Russian assets to fund the next ammunition supply for Ukraine, Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová said on Tuesday (20 August).
www.euractiv.com
August 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM
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US airman fights for Russia to avoid child pornography charge.

#russia #pedophile #usa #war #ukraine

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/20/us-airman-fights-russia-to-avoid-child-porn-puello-mota-war/
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Wilmer Puello-Mota was due in court when he fled the US to join war against Ukraine
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 20, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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Former Google CEO becomes “licensed arms dealer” to support Ukraine.

#military-aid #drones #ukraine #google #artificial-intelligence

https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/08/19/former-google-ceo-becomes-licensed-arms-dealer-to-support-ukraine/
Former Google CEO becomes "licensed arms dealer" to support Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
Eric Schmidt launches AI defense startup to aid Ukraine.
euromaidanpress.com
August 19, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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Germany delivers IRIS-T SLS air defense system, other aid to Ukraine.

#ukraine #military-aid #germany

https://kyivindependent.com/germany-delivers-iris-t-air-defense-system-other-aid-to-ukraine/
Germany delivers IRIS-T SLS air defense system, other aid to Ukraine
This is the third IRIS-T SLS battery Germany has delivered to Ukraine. The SLS is a short-range variant with an operational range of 12 kilometers (7.5 miles).
kyivindependent.com
August 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
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German сhancellor reaffirms support for Ukraine amid speculation of aid reduction.

#germany #ukraine #military-aid

https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/08/19/german-%d1%81hancellor-reaffirms-support-for-ukraine-amid-speculation-of-aid-reduction/
German сhancellor reaffirms support for Ukraine amid speculation of aid reduction - Euromaidan Press
Scholz added that a significant portion of funding for Ukraine's weapons procurement will come through a €50 billion loan as part of the G7 initiative, to be repaid using interest from frozen Russian assets.
euromaidanpress.com
August 19, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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Three bridges over Seym River in Russia now destroyed by Ukraine.

#kursk #russia #ukraine #war

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/19/bridges-seym-river-russia-ukraine
Three bridges over Seym River in Russia now destroyed by Ukraine | Ukraine | The Guardian
Last major crossing on this part of front in Kursk region hit overnight as Ukraine aims to expand ‘buffer zone’
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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Sweden wants to move from direct transfer to arms production in Ukraine.

#military-aid #ukraine #sweden

https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/08/17/sweden-wants-to-move-from-direct-transfer-to-arms-production-in-ukraine/
Sweden wants to move from direct transfer to arms production in Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
''We are taking measures so that Ukraine can gain access to newly produced defense equipment,'' says Defense Minister Pal Jonson of Sweden.
euromaidanpress.com
August 17, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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British-supplied robo-dogs sent to battlefield in Ukraine.

#united-kingdom #dogs #ukraine #robots #military-aid

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/17/british-supplied-robodogs-ukraine-russia-war/
British-supplied robo-dogs sent to battlefield in UkraineSearch IconSearch IconLogin iconFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconSaveComment speech bubble iconX IconFacebook IconWhatsApp IconEmail IconComment speech bubble iconThe TelegraphFacebook iconInstagram iconX iconSnapchat iconLinkedIn iconYouTube icon
Machines can conduct reconnaissance missions and deliver medicines to soldiers on front line
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 17, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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Boris Johnson calls on West to let Ukraine strike Russian territory with long-range missiles.

#military-aid #boris-johnson #ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/boris-johnson-calls-on-west-to-let-ukraine-strike-russian-territory-with-long-range-missiles/
Boris Johnson calls on West to let Ukraine strike Russian territory with long-range missiles
"The only way to stop the glide bombs is to hit the air bases used by those Russian planes; and the only way to hit those bases is to use the Western kit they already have," he said.
kyivindependent.com
August 17, 2024 at 7:24 PM