According to Finnish customs data, during the first nine months of 2024, Finland exported aluminum worth $22.3 million to Russia, compared to just $11.3 million over the same period in 2023, broadcaster YLE reports.

This marks a twofold increase in aluminum exports to Russia. It's noted that the aluminum is either shipped via sea routes or transported through the Baltic countries. Presently, aluminum sales constitute the main category of Finnish exports to Russia. Finland houses three major …

Amid new sanctions, Gazprombank cards have become inoperative throughout twenty coungries. A major player in financing the conflict against Ukraine, Gazprombank has been severely impacted by U.S. sanctions, leading to a significant downturn in banking services outside of Russia. Following the initial halt of card services in Hungary, Turkey, and the UAE, a cascade of other countries has joined in. Currently, Gazprombank cards cannot be used for transactions in twenty countries.

According to …

Drone strikes have reportedly targeted the Typhoon plant, a key facility in Russia's military-industrial complex, in the city of Kaluga, reported Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council

According to Kovalenko, the Typhoon plant is known for producing communication systems, electronic warfare, and radar equipment. It manufactures components for surveillance and targeting systems used in military vehicles. …