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Zelenskyy Says Yandex Strikes Crippled Pro-Kremlin Bots But Tech Experts Question Evidence

12 October 2026 at 13:01
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian tech giant Yandex’s data centers have resulted in fewer Internet bots promoting pro-Kremlin hate, a claim that has been disputed by many technology researchers.

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Stop Refinery Attacks If Russia Halts Energy Strikes

11 October 2026 at 23:01
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of striking an energy plant after US leader Donald Trump's surprise announcement of an “energy cease-fire,” while Moscow remained silent on any suggestion of a truce.

As Russian Arms Exports Slide, Central Asia Shops Elsewhere

11 October 2026 at 08:21
Central Asian nations are increasingly turning to India, China, Turkey, and Europe for military equipment to reduce their dependence on Russia. Analysts note that this diversification offers greater political flexibility but could create long-term logistical and operational challenges.

House Republicans Move To Block Trump's Russia Diesel Deal

11 October 2026 at 04:05
Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation blocking Russian oil purchases, challenging President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports as lawmakers warn the move could help finance Moscow's war against Ukraine.

Trump Says Ukraine Should 'Get A New President' As Russia Kills At Least 20 In Air Strikes

10 October 2026 at 09:21
US President Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a stalemate in negotiations with Moscow, as Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 20 people, damaging apartment buildings and energy sites.

Why A Starlink Test In Italy Has Iran's Internet Censors Worried

9 October 2026 at 14:45
A Starlink trial on an Italian hilltop connected an ordinary smartphone to the Internet without mobile coverage, a satellite dish, or an external antenna. It drew attention in Iran, where Internet access is heavily filtered and authorities imposed a near-total blackout during the January protests.

Too Soon? Swaths Of Chernobyl-Affected Land In Belarus To Lose 'Contaminated' Status

9 October 2026 at 10:43
A recent announcement that 177 cities, towns and villages will lose their “contaminated” status on January 1, 2027 affects some 566,400 people from a total of 930,600 living on Belarusian territory that was contaminated by the 1986 nuclear accident in Soviet Ukraine.

Rubio Warns Russia's War Could Spill Beyond Ukraine's Borders

8 October 2026 at 17:06
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Russia's war against Ukraine is at a stalemate but could escalate into a broader regional conflict if the deadlock pushes either side toward increasingly dangerous actions.

More Drones, More Missiles, No Air Defenses: Moldova In The Cross Fire Of Russia's War On Ukraine

8 October 2026 at 12:35
Moldova saw more Russian drones crash on its territory in August than it did over all of 2025. Moldovan authorities are increasingly rattled—but there’s little a cash-strapped government can do beyond complaining diplomatically.

Sanctioned Belarus Trucks And A Mystery Logo: 'HAL' Vehicles Spotted In Minsk

7 October 2026 at 16:14
Belarus’s Minsk Automobile Plant is under Western sanctions, limiting who can buy the vehicles produced there. That may be the reason trucks branded with the previously unknown “HAL” badge have been spotted amid strengthening trade relations between Belarus and Indonesia.

EU Says Kosovo's Changes To War Crimes Court Law Violate International Obligations

7 October 2026 at 14:34
The European Union has expressed “deep concern” over Kosovo’s adoption of legislation that seeks to narrow the jurisdiction of a Hague-based war crimes court, saying the changes violate the country’s international obligations toward the bloc.

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