Putin’s paranoia Escalates, placing family member in top Defense Position
Crisis in Russia

Putin’s paranoia Escalates, placing family member in top Defense Position

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Vladimir Putin has elevated members of his extended family to senior government posts, underscoring his reliance on personal loyalty as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags into its fourth year and sanctions tighten around the economy. Anna Tsivileva, the daughter of Putin’s cousin, was appointed deputy defense minister in June 2024 and promoted weeks later to the additional post of ministry state secretary —

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Kremlin Disinformation Network Deploys 300+ Fake News Sites to Target U.S. and Allies
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Kremlin Disinformation Network Deploys 300+ Fake News Sites to Target U.S. and Allies

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The Kremlin has launched another offensive in the digital domain, deploying an expanding web of fake news sites designed to discredit Western politicians and sow division across democratic societies. According to an investigation reported by The Register, Russia’s “CopyCop” network has created more than 200 new websites imitating local media outlets in the United States, France, Canada, and Norway.

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Russia Escalates Missile and Drone Barrages as Ukraine Further Cripples Its Oil Industry
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Russia Escalates Missile and Drone Barrages as Ukraine Further Cripples Its Oil Industry

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Russia unleashed one of its heaviest air assaults in weeks overnight on Sept. 20, firing more than 600 missiles and drones across Ukraine — even as Kyiv’s strikes on Russian oil infrastructure push the Kremlin’s war economy toward crisis. Ukraine’s Air Force said Moscow launched 579 drones, eight ballistic missiles, and 32 cruise missiles during the assault. Air defenses intercepted 552 drones, two ballistic missiles, and 29 cruise missiles, limiting the destruction but not preventing tragedy.

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Investigators detail Russia’s attempts blow up airliners over Europe
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Investigators detail Russia’s attempts blow up airliners over Europe

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An international investigation has uncovered a sprawling Russian campaign of state-sponsored terrorism that pushed bombs disguised as consumer goods through Europe’s commercial courier networks. Conducted by VSquare and partners in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, and The Insider, the inquiry reveals how Moscow’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, directed a terror plot designed to ignite fires, sow fear, and disrupt Western aid to Ukraine.

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Czechia prepares to fall into Putin’s world as Prague sets to elect pro-Russian kleptocrat
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Czechia prepares to fall into Putin’s world as Prague sets to elect pro-Russian kleptocrat

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Czech politics has taken a disturbing turn, as former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš positions himself once again at the center of power, despite mounting criticism of his increasingly pro-Russian posture. For many observers, his rise reflects not only personal ambition but a troubling amnesia within Czech society — a willingness to forget nearly half a century of subjugation under Moscow’s rule.

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Russia expands its campaign of sabotage attacks in Poland
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Russia expands its campaign of sabotage attacks in Poland

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Poland has announced a dramatic expansion of its cybersecurity budget after a relentless wave of Russian cyber sabotage targeted hospitals, water networks, and other critical infrastructure. Officials in Warsaw confirmed that the country now faces up to 50 Russian hacking attempts every single day, making it one of Moscow’s primary targets inside NATO.

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At Current Rate, Russia’s Entire Oil Refining Industry Faces Collapse Within a Year
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At Current Rate, Russia’s Entire Oil Refining Industry Faces Collapse Within a Year

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Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign against Russian oil infrastructure has shifted from symbolic raids to a systematic dismantling of one of the Kremlin’s most important industries. In just the past 45 days, Ukrainian drones have struck 12 refineries, pushing nearly a quarter of Russia’s total refining capacity offline. The scale and tempo suggest that Russia’s fuel production is not facing a slow erosion, but a rapid breakdown.

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Poland challenges Trump’s attempt to dismiss Russia’s attack on Poland
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Poland challenges Trump’s attempt to dismiss Russia’s attack on Poland

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In a statement to press today, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Russia’s overnight drone strike on Polish territory may have been unintentional, a claim that drew swift and categorical rejection from Warsaw. When pressed by reporters about the incursion, Trump remarked, “It could have been a mistake. But regardless, I’m not happy with anything to do with that whole situation.

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