According to the indictment, Zarubina was recruited in 2020 by an FSB agent codenamed “Alice.” Her mission involved establishing a network of contacts within the United States, targeting journalists, military personnel, think tank researchers, and university professors specializing in Russian affairs. The objective was to advance pro-Russian narratives. To this end, Zarubina participated in discussion panels and activist seminars across Europe and the U.S.

Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream, has announced a suspension of its European Union accession efforts until 2028, citing a “cascade of insults” from the EU and accusing the bloc of attempting to “blackmail” Georgia and incite revolution.

Authorities are investigating the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 for allegedly dragging its anchor deliberately over a stretch of more than 100 miles in the Baltic Sea, severing two critical undersea communication cables. The incident has sparked international concern and intensified scrutiny over the security of undersea infrastructure, which is vital for global communications and military operations.