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Ukrainian Forces reclaim positions in Kursk region as Russian attacks intensify
Fierce battles with Russian forces are ongoing in the Kursk region. Ukrainian Forces have managed to partially reclaim lost positions, but the Russian army has started amassing troops for another assault, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
"The war there is dynamic, with maneuvers characteristic of wooded areas. The situation is highly fluid, so it's important not to draw any conclusions as final," …
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Russia tightens exit regulations for foreign businesses, imposing heavier financial penalties
In a move potentially complicating the departure of foreign businesses, the Russian Finance Ministry has enforced stricter conditions under Kremlin directives. As reported by the Russian newspaper Kommersant, the minimum discount rate on the sale of foreign assets in Russia is set to increase from 50% to 60%. Additionally, the mandatory gratuitous contribution to the Russian budget will now rise from the current 15% to 35% of the asset's market value. The Finance Ministry has distributed these …
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Russian scientist proposes nuclear submarine for gas transport amid LNG sanctions
Mikhail Kovalchuk, a close associate of Vladimir Putin and the Director of the Kurchatov Institute, is once again making headlines with a bold new proposal. Kovalchuk, a known confidant of the Russian president, has suggested the development of a nuclear submarine designed to transport natural gas from Russia, reports the Russian news agency RBC, publishing a video presentation of the project.
According to the engineers at the Kurchatov Institute, the plan envisions a nuclear submarine …
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Eastern NATO allies warn of imminent Russian threat to Poland and Baltic States
Eastern NATO military leaders are sounding the alarm on the realistic probability of a Russian military aggression against Poland and the Baltic States, underscoring the necessity for immediate retaliatory capability.
Officials from the eastern flank of NATO assert that Russia might target Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland with its "imperialist expansionism" following the conflict with Ukraine. This concern was expressed by Lithuanian national security advisor Kęstutis Budrys at the …
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Serbian President Vučić marks Putin's birthday by supporting Ukraine and condemning Russian aggression
In a striking political move, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić marked Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday by distancing himself further from the Kremlin. The Serbian leader endorsed a communiqué from the "Ukraine - Southeast Europe" summit, which condemned Russia's military aggression. Vučić's political shift comes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, as he emphasizes his disengagement from Putin's regime. According to The Moscow Times, Vučić had no contact with Putin, not …