Finland has expressed serious concerns about the vulnerability of undersea internet cables connecting Europe. Following an incident where a cable connecting Santahamina, near Helsinki, to Rostock, Germany, was damaged, Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasized the need for greater protection from p
One of Russia's most celebrated ballet dancers, Vladimir Shklyarov, recently passed away at the age of 39. The Mariinsky Ballet Theatre, where he spent his entire career, announced his death on Monday, describing his loss as deeply felt by the dance community. The specific circumstances of Shklyarov
Russia's foreign policy has always been flexible, shifting alliances as President Vladimir Putin sees fit. Take, for example, Azerbaijan's recent retaking of Nagorno-Karabakh. Despite decades of alliance with Armenia, Russia didn't step in. Similarly, Russia's relations with Israel and Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden's recent decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. -supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia has sparked strong reactions worldwide. This move comes just days before the war hits the 1, 000-day mark. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian residential areas conti
In a shocking turn of events, Alexei Zimin, a renowned Russian chef who openly criticized Russia's role in the Ukraine war, was found dead in Belgrade, Serbia. Zimin, who lived in London for many years, was known for his work at ZIMA restaurant and his criticisms of the Kremlin. The chef's body was
Imagine this: A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has some juicy accusations. He claims the U. S. and U. K. are up to no good, planning to mess with underwater internet cables and disrupt maritime energy trade. This isn't coming out of nowhere. It follows reports that Russia is setting
Before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a unique survey experiment was conducted. This experiment aimed to see if the propaganda spread by the Putin regime could sway public opinion to support military action. The results, collected a year before the actual invasion, showed that even mild fo
Imagine this: President Biden just gave Ukraine the green light to use some powerful missiles from the U. S. to target Russia. These missiles, known as ATACMs, can hit much deeper into Russia's territory. Why the change? Well, Russia has been getting some help from North Korea, with thousands of tro
Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t
Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the
