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A Russian court ordered one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies be kept in custody on suspicion of taking bribes ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-deputy-defence-minister-detained-bribe-allegations-officials-say-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
Russia detains deputy of defence minister Shoigu for corruption: Russian security services detained one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies on suspicion ...
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Poland, Germany nab alleged anti-Ukraine spies: A man in Poland was arrested over a supposed Russian plot to assassinate the Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
theweek.com/politics/zelenskyy-assassination-plot-poland-arrest
Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
Russian Defence Minister announces transfer of S-500 air defence missile systems to Russian troops
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452557/
Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-shoigu-says-tank-production-is-booming-2024-04-19/
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Weakened by Arrest of Key Ally: The arrest on bribery charges of one of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu’s closest allies ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/russian-defense-minister-shoigu-weakened-by-arrest-of-key-ally
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Russia to intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine, Kremlin warns : Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned Kremlin will intensify attacks ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4616862-russia-to-intensify-attacks-on-western-weapons-stored-in-ukraine-kremlin-warns/
26,000 Cubic Meters of Russian Fuel Lost as SBU Drones Target Two Oil Depots in Smolensk Region
kyivpost.com/post/31580
Military spending in Europe higher than at end of Cold War: Defence and security outlay across Europe increased by 16% from 2022 to 2023, with Poland more than ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/military-spending-in-western-and-central-europe-higher-than-end-of-cold-war-data-shows
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine: Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/ukraine-says-it-shot-down-russian-strategic-bomber-after-strike-kills-nine
Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
- Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.
- Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.
- The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.
- NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
Poland arrests man over ‘Zelensky death plot’; Kyiv’s allies boost air defences: The Polish citizen identified as Pawel K was charged with declaring his ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-19-poland-arrests-man-over-zelensky-death-plot-kyivs-allies-boost-air-defences/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Gravitas | S-500: Russia's new-generation air defence system : Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that Russian forces will be receiving ...
wionews.com/videos/gravitas-s-500-russias-new-generation-air-defence-system-715018
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 788: As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-788
NATO target for defence spending should rise due to 'more dangerous world', Grant Shapps says
news.sky.com/story/nato-target-for-defence-spending-should-rise-due-to-more-dangerous-world-grant-shapps-says-13121877
Ukrainian and Western leaders laud passage of U.S. aid while Kremlin warns of 'ruin'
pbs.org/newshour/world/ukrainian-and-western-leaders-laud-passage-of-u-s-aid-while-kremlin-warns-of-ruin
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Putin unpredictable, could use nuclear weapon, Navalny's widow warns ｜ DPA: The widow of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has warned of the ...
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Russia will ramp up strikes on Western arms in Ukraine, Kremlin warns: The U.S. is preparing to furnish Kyiv with more weapons.
politico.eu/article/russia-strikes-western-arms-ukraine-kremlin-war-military/
UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding
news.sky.com/story/uk-to-increase-defence-spending-to-2-5-of-gdp-meaning-tens-of-billions-of-pounds-of-extra-funding-13121450
Russia, Iran pose most aggressive threat to 2024 elections, say infoseccers: Google security crew reveal ‘the four Ds’ to be on the watch for
theregister.com/2024/04/25/mandiant_russia_and_iran_pose/
"We've entered a period in history in which competition between countries has sharpened profoundly"
PM Rishi Sunak and the Secretary General of NATO ... Show more news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-uk-politics-sunak-starmer-general-election-vote-labour-tories-sky-news-politics-hub-12593360
Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Memorial to Russian Sailors Lists 19 Casualties in Moskva Sinking – Reports: A memorial to Russian sailors killed during the war in Ukraine appears to show that ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/memorial-to-russian-sailors-lists-19-casualties-in-moskva-sinking-reports-a84891
Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations
arabnews.com/node/2496191/world
Russia sends military trainers, air defence system to Niger: State media: Violence in the region has worsened since coups in Niger and its neighbours Mali and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/russia-sends-military-trainers-air-defence-system-to-niger-state-media
Sergey Shoigu Monitors Performance at a Tank Factory and Declares All is Well – Is It?
kyivpost.com/post/31366
Ukraine’s air defenders claim two major firsts, but missiles evading interception kill 7
cnn.com/2024/04/19/europe/ukraine-air-defense-russian-bomber-dnipropetrovsk-intl/
Cyber group linked to Russian military intelligence poses global threat: A cyber group with links to Russian military intelligence is set to become a significant ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/cyber-group-linked-to-russian-military-intelligence-poses-a-global-threat
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces ahead of springtime advance: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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Russia is recruiting female convicts for Ukraine war: report: The late founder of the mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, had started the practice of ...
businessinsider.com/russia-recruiting-female-convicts-military-report-2024-4
Ukraine claims shooting down a Russian Tu-22M strategic bomber. Intelligence sources say Ukraine used the old S-200 SAM system to hit the aircraft from 300 ... Show more euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/media-ukraine-used-old-s-200-long-range-sam-to-down-russias-tu-22m3-strategic-bomber-for-the-first-time/
It is no longer in our interest to talk to Russian officials – French foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450322/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779: As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-779
Russia's Tu-22M3 'Backfire' bomber: How Ukraine says it executed its first kill: The supersonic bomber is designed to take out sea- and ground-based targets ...
businessinsider.com/everything-you-need-know-russian-tu-22m3-bomber-plane-2024-4
DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line: The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones ...
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Quick Glance: UK Considers Providing Latest Laser Weapons to Ukraine
- Defense Secretary Grant Shapps suggests that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the UK could potentially be provided to Ukraine in the future to strengthen its air defense systems.
- Originally planned for production to begin in 2032, the UK Defense Ministry now aims to achieve this earlier - by 2027.
- Shapps aims to significantly shorten the usually lengthy development-procurement procedures so that the system can be deployed on ships and potentially on land as quickly as possible for use against combat drones.
- The DragonFire laser weapon will be distinguished by its high speed and accuracy, with the additional advantage of low cost compared to air defense missiles - a single shot lasting 10 seconds is equivalent in cost to using a standard heater for an hour.
Russia’s FSB Says Foiled Ukrainian Landing Attempt in Kherson Region: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said Thursday that it thwarted an attempted landing ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/11/russias-fsb-says-foiled-ukrainian-landing-attempt-in-kherson-region-a84811
Russians advance fast because of air defence shortage at front – ISW: Due to the depletion of Ukraine’s air defences at the front, Russian aircraft are ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/20/7452098/
‘I want to make up for mistakes’: The Russian POWs fighting for Ukraine: Ex-Russian troops have been recruited to fight for anti-Kremlin militias that say they ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/23/i-want-to-make-up-for-mistakes-the-russian-pows-fighting-for-ukraine
Russia Destroys Largest Power Plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv Region: A sweeping Russian missile attack on Ukraine destroyed the largest power generating plant in the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-12-russia-destroys-largest-power-plant-in-ukraines-kyiv-region/
Luxury life of the Russian elite: arrest of deputy minister: The arrest of the deputy defense minister shines a spotlight on the excessive lifestyle and ...
nzz.ch/international/luxusleben-der-russischen-elite-festnahme-von-vizeminister-ld.1827693
Russian forces to change targets and intensify strikes in coming weeks – ISW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has announced Russias intention to intensify ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452671/
Ukraine now producing 40-50% more electronic warfare devices than before full-scale invasion
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452896/
Ukraine's Security Service detains Russian agent in Kyiv – photo: The Security Service of Ukraine has detained an agent of the Russian Chief Intelligence Office ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452364/
Ukrainian citizen files first ever criminal complaint in Argentinian court concerning his torture in Russian-occupied territories
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451420/
Russia expands its destabilizing campaigns around the world: Russian officials see "gray zone" warfare around the world as leverage for their conventional war ...
businessinsider.com/russia-expands-its-destabilizing-campaigns-around-the-world-2024-4
War Escalation, Xenophobia, Death Penalty Talks: What’s Next for Russia After Moscow Concert Massacre?
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/04/war-escalation-xenophobia-death-penalty-talks-whats-next-for-russia-after-moscow-concert-massacre-a84736
Delay in US aid could lead to operationally significant gains for Russian forces – ISW
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451577/
Tu-22M3 bomber jet crashes in Russia: one crew member killed – photo, video: A Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber has crashed in Russias Stavropol Krai ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451925/
Press officer of Russian Defence Ministry killed in Luhansk Oblast while accompanying propagandists
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450763/
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant drone strike: Russia often resorts to false-flag attacks
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450148/
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
Paris faces cyber battle to keep Games running and real: The Paris Olympics are bracing themselves to fight off an unprecedented level of cyberattacks ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/16/paris-faces-cyber-battle-to-keep-games-running-and-real
‘They were told fairy tales’ Russia recruited these women prisoners to fight in Ukraine. Six months later, they’re still waiting to be deployed. — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2024/04/09/they-were-told-fairy-tales
‘We Will Increase Intensity of Attacks on Storage Bases’ – Russia to Step Up Strikes on Western Weapons in Ukraine
kyivpost.com/post/31591
U.S. says recent Microsoft breach exposed federal agencies to hacking: U.S. agencies were told to change log-ins and passwords.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/11/microsoft-russia-hack-fallout/
Putin confidant involved in prestige building in Düsseldorf: The Euref Campus in Düsseldorf is a megaproject worth hundreds of millions. The construction was ...
t-online.de/region/duesseldorf/id_100361994/putin-vertrauter-in-prestigebau-in-duesseldorf-involviert.html
UK intel: Russia plans to bypass Vuhledar defenses amid heavy losses, after capturing Donetsk's Novomykhailivka - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/23/uk-intel-russia-plans-to-bypass-vuhledar-defenses-amid-heavy-losses-after-capturing-donetsks-novomykhailivka/
Ukrainian drone attack on aircraft plant in Russia's Voronezh Oblast: satellite images emerge
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450635/
Ukraine's Defence Ministry states Bohdanivka is not seized, but fighting continues
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/13/7451088/
Russia’s planned fightback after Ukraine gets missiles from the West: Russia has a window of opportunity to step up offensives while it has the upper hand with ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/russia-fightback-ukraine-miss-3020045
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
US Sanctions Over Dozen Companies, 3 From India, For Trade With Iran: The US Department of Treasury said these companies, individuals and vessels have played a ...
ndtv.com/india-news/us-sanctions-over-dozen-companies-3-from-india-for-trade-with-iran-5523492
Corruption in Russia: This is Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov: There have been allegations of corruption for some time, and now he has been arrested: ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/id_100392538/korruption-in-russland-das-ist-vize-verteidigungsminister-timur-iwanow.html
Kremlin spokeswoman: Nato drills in Finland "increase risk of military incidents"
yle.fi/a/74-20085323
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware: Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group ...
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/kremlin-backed-hackers-exploit-critical-windows-vulnerability-reported-by-the-nsa/
Why defence spending boost won’t really put UK on a war footing: Military experts claim Russia, China and North Korea show what preparing for war looks like as ...
inews.co.uk/news/defence-spending-boost-no-uk-war-footing-3022374
Moscow court rules to arrest Russia's deputy DefMin accused of bribery: Moscow court also arrests another suspect, Sergey Borodin, a former colonel
yenisafak.com/en/world/moscow-court-rules-to-arrest-russias-deputy-defmin-accused-of-bribery-3681994
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Poland detains two men suspected of attack on Russian opposition figure in Lithuania
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/19/poland-detains-two-men-suspected-of-attack-on-russian-opposition-figure-in-lithuania/
Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Poland After Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov
- Two individuals were detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, as stated by the Lithuanian President on Friday.
- Volkov, who has been living in exile since Moscow labeled Navalny's organizations as 'extremist' in 2021, was assaulted with a hammer outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania, resulting in a broken arm in mid-March.
- The alleged attackers have been apprehended in Poland and are set to be transferred to Lithuania after the conclusion of legal proceedings, according to statements made by the Lithuanian President to reporters.
- Expressing gratitude, the Lithuanian President commended the Republic of Poland for its exceptional work and the outstanding collaboration in relation to this incident.
Why did it take Rishi Sunak so long to up defence spending?: Britain is putting its defence industry on a 'war-footing', the PM has said, as he vowed to boost ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-did-it-take-rishi-sunak-so-long-to-up-defence-spending/
Old Windows print spooler bug is latest target of Russia's Fancy Bear gang: Putin's pals use 'GooseEgg' malware to launch attacks you can defeat with ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/russia_fancy_bear_goose_egg/
Russia claims to have captured Novomykhailivka, Ukraine's Armed Forces insist they hold part of the village
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452398/
Russians begin to install anti-drone nets around oil refineries : The Russian oil company Bashneft has installed anti-drone nets to protect key facilities at its ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451983/
Russia behind cyber attacks on Western utilities, security firm says: "It's kind of an escalation in that we're seeing more than just data collection ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084802
Russian forces attack 10 Ukrainian oblasts over past 24 hours: Russian troops struck the territory of 10 Ukrainian oblasts on 20 April, leaving civilians dead.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/21/7452227/
Russian Sandworm hackers pose as hacktivists in water utility breaches: The Sandworm hacking group associated with Russian military intelligence has been hiding ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-sandworm-hackers-pose-as-hacktivists-in-water-utility-breaches/
Opinion: An essential part of modern life that armies should never attack again: In late March, after two years of withering attacks on Ukraine ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/18/opinion-an-essential-part-modern/
Russia's Black Sea Fleet least active since start of war after change of its commander – UK intelligence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451805/
F/T' | The match ends 0-0 but we go through to the Russian Cup RPL Path final thanks to our 2-1 win in Moscow in the first game!
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Russian agent involved in plot to kill Prokudin detained in Kherson region: Counter-intelligence officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-crime/3852915-russian-agent-involved-in-plot-to-kill-prokudin-detained-in-kherson-region.html
Ukrainian intelligence officers strike Russian Strela missile system: Fighters with the active operations unit of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3852858-ukrainian-intelligence-officers-strike-russian-strela-missile-system.html
ISW compares capabilities of Israeli and Ukrainian air defence to repel attacks: Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have compared the air ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451238/
Microsoft Data Breach Compromised Other US Agencies, Claims CISA: A CISA directive and warning claims the recent Microsoft data breach continues to affect other ...
techtimes.com/articles/303525/20240412/microsoft-data-breach-compromised-agencies-claims-cisa.htm
DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line: The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68795603
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