Contents tagged with Russia
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Detained Russian spies in Slovenia plead guilty, set for deportation amid potential international prisoner swap
Two Russian operatives arrested in Slovenia in late 2022 have pleaded guilty to spying for Russia. Based on their guilty pleas, a district court in Ljubljana sentenced the defendants, who presented themselves as Ludwig Gish and Maria Rosa Mayer Munoz, to one year and seven months in prison on Wednesday, July 31.
Yet, having already served their sentences during pre-trial detention, the court also ordered their deportation from the country.
The court's statement detailed the confiscation of “ …
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Zelensky cautions against unauthorized use of Western arms on Russian soil, citing aid risks
In a recent interview with Le Monde, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the significant risks of using Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russia without prior approval from Western allies. He warned that such actions could jeopardize the future assistance from these partners. For more details, read the full interview on Le Monde.
The Ukrainian leader criticized Western partners for restricting the use of provided weaponry solely for defensive purposes within …
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Massive fire breaks out at a defense plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia
July 30 saw a significant blaze break out at the NPO Avtomatiki defense plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia, engulfing an area of 800 square meters. According to E1.ru, which cited firefighters, the fire started in a workshop dealing with chemical products during welding operations. The flames rapidly consumed the facility, causing the building's roof and walls to collapse.
Later updates from the publication noted that the fire was eventually localized. No injuries have been reported thus far, and …
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Russia begins massive naval drills across multiple fleet zones
Russia has commenced large-scale naval exercises, encompassing operational zones of its Northern, Pacific, and Baltic fleets, as well as the Caspian Flotilla. These planned drills involve forces from the fleets and the Caspian Flotilla, drawing participation from around 20,000 personnel, including crews from ships, naval aviation units, and coastal defense troops.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday, July 30, that the primary objective of these exercises is to assess the …
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Nine recruited convicts escape from military training ground in Belgorod, Russia: authorities on high alert
Two groups of re-offenders have escaped from a military training ground near Belgorod, Russia, according to Russian news agencies. The convicts were recruited by the Ministry of Defense and fled from the training ground in the town of Koroch, Belgorod region. The news outlet Agenstvo uncovered their criminal records. At least seven out of the nine former prisoners turned out to be repeat offenders.
The news outlet Pepel has published information about the escaped military personnel. According …
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Escalating toll: report suggests Russian military losses in Ukraine may surpass 600,000
Russia continues to sustain significant losses in its ongoing war against Ukraine. As of the morning of July 27, the irrecoverable losses of the Russian occupation army possibly exceeded 600,000 personnel, reported the Russian Telegram channel, General SVR, linked to political analyst Valery Solovyov.
According to the post, a morning briefing was provided to Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, detailing "irrecoverable military-operational losses" during the …
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Decimated and defeated: Russian MP admits Black Sea Fleet’s collapse
Russian State Duma member Yevgeny Fedorov publicly acknowledged the decimation of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and urged acceptance of this defeat.
Today, the Russian Black Sea Fleet has ceased to exist as a combat unit. Russia has suffered a devastating defeat at sea. This bold statement came from Russian State Duma Deputy, member of the ultra-right political force NOD (National Liberation Movement), Yevgeny Fedorov.
Fedorov remarked that while the Russian Black Sea Fleet still exists …
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Ukrainian Intelligence cyberattack halts cash withdrawals in Russia, disrupts banking system
Cyber experts from the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) have launched a significant assault on Russia's banking sector, payment systems, and internet providers since July 23.
Following ongoing issues with the online services of most Russian banks over the past few days, Russians are now facing another challenge: as of July 27, they cannot withdraw cash from ATMs.
According to RBC-Ukraine, which cites its sources, the disruption is due to a cyberattack orchestrated by the Ukrainian …
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Former Deputy Defense Minister, General Dmitry Bulgakov, detained in Moscow on corruption charges
Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, General Dmitry Bulgakov, has been detained in a corruption case, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reported. The court has arrested the general, and he is currently held at the Butyrka detention facility in Moscow, reports TASS.
Bulgakov served as the Deputy Defense Minister of Russia since 2008 and earned the rank of General of the Army in 2011. He is also a Hero of Russia. Bulgakov oversaw the logistics and technical support of the Russian …
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Russian businesses face increased payment rejections from Central Asian banks amid sanction fears
Payment rejections for Russian businesses using Central Asian banks jumped by 30 percent in July, according to a survey conducted by transport companies PEK, Digital VED, GTL, and Logita Trade, reported the Russian news agency RBC.
The payment processing time increased by about 15 percent to two weeks. This issue affected banks in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. They have started requesting more additional documents and clarifications from Russian companies: information …