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Chinese suppliers seek to reroute goods to Russia via third countries amid sanctions
Chinese suppliers have started requesting routing goods destined to Russia via third countries, reports the Russian news outlet Izvestia.
Russian businessmen have noted that these constraints have been apparent since mid-July. These restrictions predominantly impact products that have landed on Western sanctions lists, with electronics being a primary concern.
Chinese suppliers typically request shipping goods through third countries when they cannot accept payments through Chinese banks or …
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Major fire erupts at Bashkiria Chemical Plant following gas pipeline explosion
In Bashkortostan, Russia, a fire erupted at the "Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant" (SNHZ). Local residents first heard "explosions" before seeing a column of black smoke. The official cause of the incident is suspected to be safety protocol violations rather than external factors, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia detailed the incident's impact on their Telegram channel.
The first report of the blaze in Sterlitamak emerged online …
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Ukrainian cyber attack paralyzes Russian nuclear weapons developer
In a significant blow to Russia's defense infrastructure, Ukrainian hackers have paralyzed operations at a leading nuclear weapons developer. Ukrainian cyber specialists targeted an internet service provider supporting the Russian arms manufacturer.
Collaborating with hacker group "VO Team," Ukrainian intelligence operatives disrupted the enterprise responsible for Russia's nuclear armament. According to an announcement on Telegram, the team launched a successful cyberattack on "Vega," the …
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Ukrainian Special Forces capture advanced Russian T-80BVMP Tank
A T-80BVMP, the most advanced Russian tank model of 2023, has been captured by Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO). Analysts are calling this event as a tactical victory for Ukraine given the tank’s significant enhancements in armor and firepower capabilities.
The T-80BVMP tank, known for its upgraded weaponry, protection, and mobility, was discovered abandoned and subsequently captured by a Ukrainian SSO unit. This tank has been safely transported into Ukraine, according to OSINT …
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Ukrainian Forces capture two settlements from Wagner mercenaries amid intense clashes in Kursk region
The ex-Wagner mercenaries have lost control of two settlements. On his Telegram channel "Frontline Thoughts", a Ukrainian soldier with the call sign "Shadow" claims that while the Russians possess plenty of courage and spirit, they lack intelligence. "Wagner" has been taking hits consecutively for two days, leading to widespread panic among regular troops,” Shadow noted.
The soldier goes on to mention that the former Wagner members have already lost two settlements. He reiterates that while …
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Double standards: Russian propagandist sends son to Spain despite Anti-EU rhetoric
Elena Karaeva, a key figure at state-run RIA Novosti, has sparked controversy by claiming that the European Union wants to "rob and destroy" Russia, only to have sent her son on vacation to Spain.
Karaeva, who holds a French passport, was once a vocal critic of Russia and an admirer of France. However, her narrative took a dramatic shift in recent years.
Karaeva's recent column on RIA Novosti discusses the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operations in the Kursk region, painting them as part of a Euro- …
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Concern and controversy: Russia continues deploying conscripts to Kursk region amid rising capture reports
Recent social media posts from residents of various Russian regions, particularly Murmansk and Kaliningrad, indicate that conscripts from local military units are being deployed to the Kursk region. Often, these stories are recounted by the sons or husbands who are serving mandatory military service. For example, the decision to send conscript soldiers to Kursk appears to be planned by the 80th Motorized Rifle Division, stationed in Murmansk.
According to a statement from the relatives of the …
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Kyiv: sanctions cripple Russia's ability to rebuild destroyed strategic aircraft
Advisor to the Head of the President's Office, Mykhailo Podolyak, stressed the critical importance of continuing to target Russia’s strategic aviation, as it reduces the number of attacks on Ukraine.
Ukrainian defenders continue to carry out strikes on Russian military targets, including airfields. This significantly lowers the enemy's combat capabilities, with sanctions playing a crucial role in this regard. Podolyak provided these details during a broadcast on "Channel 24" where he the …
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Budanov: Ukraine prioritizes severely wounded, women, and Azovstal defenders in prisoner exchange with Russia
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has identified which groups will be exchanged first in the ongoing prisoner exchanges with Russia. According to Budanov, priority will be given to those who are severely wounded or seriously ill, women, and long-term captives. He also mentioned that special focus is placed on the defenders of Azovstal.
"The tragic events at Azovstal hold a special place for us. We are particularly attentive to bringing back everyone who was at …
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Bild: Russia planned a secret nuclear strike on Germany amidst diplomatic highs
As tensions between Germany and Russia reached a historic high, Moscow was reportedly planning nuclear strikes on Berlin. According to an exclusive report by BILD, British journalists obtained access to a classified presentation for Russian officers that outlined 32 target areas in Europe, including four specific locations in Germany.
During the 2008-2014 period, when diplomatic relations between Germany and Russia were considered strong, the Russian Navy's Baltic Fleet was secretly rehearsing …