Russia
Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target
Patrick Yaroch allegedly memorized crypto seed phrases found in FBI files, moved the funds into personal accounts, then confessed after saying the shame was “eating him up inside.”
Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion
After Trump walks back pledge to give Ukraine Patriot license, Russian attacks kill nine people
Rubio says Iranian regime must change, praises Trump's ambition in Middle East strikes
Russia reintegrating into Olympics as International Olympic Committee lifts suspension
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ROC was suspended in October 2023 for recognizing regional Olympic councils in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.
Italy arrests two over alleged spying for Russia
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said the investigation helped to reveal Russia's true attitude to Italy after Italy provided military and civilian aid to Ukraine.
UK sanctions Russians that allegedly developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny
Britain sanctioned two Russian research staffers who were involved in developing toxins from a poison dart frog that killed Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny in 2024.
British aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea, UK Defense Ministry says
"The Bear-F...dropped a large number of sonobuoys in close proximity to the carrier," the UK Defense Ministry said in a statement, referring to devices which are used to detect and track submarines.
Twice in one week: Russian missile, drone attack kills 12 in Kyiv days before NATO summit
Ukraine has repeatedly said it is short of interceptors for its Patriot defense system, the only effective weapon for shooting down incoming ballistic missiles.
Ukranian drone debris damages Russia's Ust-Luga, Vysotsk ports, other regions report attacks
Local governor Alexander Drozdenko said on the Telegram messaging app that 56 Ukrainian drones have been shot down in recent attacks in the region.
UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding,' foreign influence
The review found Britain faced a persistent problem of foreign countries, including Russia, China, and Iran, trying to influence and undermine the country's democracy.
Tehran's theater of mourning: What Khamenei's funeral tells us about Iran's next move - analysis
Iran is burying its former leader in a week-long ceremony. Will it now use the boost to try to claw back its influence across the Middle East?
Taiwan military resumes anti-communist patriotic classes for graduates amid rising China threat
During the Cold War, campaigns in Taiwan warning against the dangers of the "communist bandits" in China, whose government views the island as its own territory, were widespread.
Trump offers Putin assistance in finding solution to Ukraine-Russia war, Kremlin claims
Ushakov said Trump made the offer in the context of his participation next week at the NATO summit in Turkey.
