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German authorities seize tanker tied to Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
German customs have seized the Panamanian-flagged tanker, Eventin, currently anchoring near the island of Rügen, according to Der Spiegel. The tanker carries approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil valued at €40 million. European authorities have identified the vessel as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” allegedly used to circumvent Western sanctions. As per the publication, the confiscation of the tanker and its valuable cargo took place on March 14. The vessel’s flag was subsequently …
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Ukrainian Forces allegedly enter Russia's Belgorod region, triggering local evacuations
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are reportedly engaging in battles within Russia's Belgorod region near the Ukraine border. On Thursday, March 20, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Russian region, issued multiple alerts about the threat of missile attacks in the Krasnoyaruzhsky and Rakityansky districts.
According to his reports, several areas within the region have faced drone attacks in the past 24 hours. Shelling has been documented in the Volokonovsky, Krasnoyaruzhsky, Shebekinsky …
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Ukrainian troops allegedly breach Russian border in Belgorod region, enter Demidovka amidst intense battles
Late Wednesday, March 19, Ukrainian Forces have reportedly breached the Russian border in the Belgorod region, entering the village of Demidovka.
Demidovka is a sizable Russian village located mere kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
The Russian Telegram channel "Northern Channel," which is affiliated with the Russian military, reported “The Ukrainian Armed Forces have broken into Demidovka, and fighting is ongoing. Ukrainian units entered amidst combat... The enemy has deployed infantry …
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Putin acknowledges looming economic crisis: Russia faces payment system collapse amid war-driven inflation
Russia teeters on the brink of a payment crisis as big business raises the alarm. For the first time, President Vladimir Putin spoke of the looming threat of economic "collapse."
Despite official claims of economic stability from Putin and his aides, the real situation in Russia is worsening swiftly. According to The Moscow Times, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs has reached out to the government, warning of an impending payment crisis in the economy. The resolution …
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Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting energy infrastructure
In a heated exchange of accusations, Russia has accused Ukraine of launching attacks on its energy infrastructure.
The Kremlin, however, insisted that while Russia adheres to agreements by downing its drones aimed at Ukrainian energy sites, any cessation of hostilities pertains exclusively to energy facilities and not the entire infrastructure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, said that dialogue remains futile, citing Ukraine's continuous assaults on Russian …