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U.S. sanctions deepen Russia's economic woes: banking sector and global trade hit hard
In a significant and painful move during the closing months of his administration, U.S. President Joe Biden has enacted sanctions that have critically affected Russia's economy. A central target of these sanctions is Gazprombank, a crucial financial hub for Russia's international trading operations. Also on the sanctions list is BrokerCreditService (BCS), identified as a major player in illicit financial activities within Russia, reports VChK-OGPU, a well-connected Russian Telegram channel with …
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Russian military leadership overhaul: Colonel General Anishkin dismissed over false success claims in Ukraine campaign
Russian military is experiencing a high-profile leadership shake-up as Colonel General Gennady Anishkin has been dismissed over alleged false reports of "successes" in the Seversk area campaign in eastern Ukraine. The Russia-backed forces in this region have replaced their commanding officer following purported setbacks on the Ukrainian front. According to media reports, Anishkin, who was in charge of the "South" group of forces, was relieved of his duties as of November 23. Details of this …
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Evidence of pre-planned genocide by Russia: Ukrainian Intelligence reveals target lists and mass grave preparations
Before the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops were briefed on how and where to build the mass burial sites, which shows that Russia had been planning a genocide against Ukrainians long before the full-scale invasion, said Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, speaking at the forum "Genocidal Practices of the Russian Federation in Ukraine: From Holodomor to the Russo-Ukrainian War."
"We have witnessed horrendous crimes …
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Ukrainian Intelligence confirms Russian plans to divide the country and install puppet regime in Kyiv
Ukraine's intelligence agency has confirmed the existence of Russian plans to divide Ukraine and establish a pro-Russian government in Kyiv, tracing the inception of these plans back to December of last year.
According to the Deputy Head of Ukraine's Intelligence, Vadym Skibitsky, Moscow crafted a document predicting the global military-political landscape through 2045. This document outlines a strategy for dividing Ukraine and installing either a pro-Russian or "neutral" government in Kyiv, …
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US sanctions on Russia’s Gazprombank disrupt card services in Hungary, Turkey, and UAE
UnionPay cards issued by Russia’s 'Gazprombank' have stopped being serviced in Hungary, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. This comes after the bank was added to a new list of US sanctions.
Russian media outlets report that OTP Bank in Hungary is not processing these cards. When it comes to Turkey and the UAE, reports simply mention that “banks have stopped” servicing them.
In particular, attempts to withdraw money using these cards in Turkey and the Emirates prompt ATM warnings about …