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Abramovich's lawyers say he will fight any UK attempt to seize Chelsea sale money Lawyers for Russian businessman Roman Abramovich warned the British government on ‌Monday that he would fight any attempt to seize the 2.5 billion pounds ($3.34 billion) from the sale of Chelsea socce...

🇬🇧 Lawyers for Russian businessman Roman Abramovich warned the British government on ‌Monday that he would fight any attempt to seize the 2.5 billion pounds ($3.34 billion) from the sale of Chelsea soccer club, saying the money belongs to him.

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Ukraine received 11 requests on countering Iran's Shahed drones, Zelenskiy says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on ​Monday that Ukraine ‌had received 11 requests from countries neighboring Iran ​as well as ​European states and the ⁠United States for ​drone interceptors, electr...

💬 President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on ​Monday that #Ukraine ‌had received 11 requests from countries neighboring Iran ​as well as ​European states and the ⁠United States for ​drone interceptors, electronic warfare ​systems and training.

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Russian Arms Exports Fall 64% in 5 Years - The Moscow Times Russian arms exports have fallen sharply over the past five years, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) think tank said in a new report published Monday.

🇷🇺📉 Russian arms exports have fallen sharply over the past five years, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute think tank said in a new report published Monday.

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US says 'no change' in Russia policy despite allowing India to temporarily resume oil imports "Russia's oil remains sanctioned," U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

💬 The U.S. does not plan to abandon its sanctions policy against #Russia despite temporary measures to stabilize global energy markets, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on March 8.

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Well, he said it yesterday, so I wouldn't bet on it)

#USA

Russia-backed hackers breach Signal, WhatsApp accounts of officials, journalists, Netherlands warns Russian-backed hackers have launched a global ​cyber campaign to gain access to Signal and WhatsApp accounts used ‌by officials, military personnel and journalists, two intelligence agencies in the Ne...

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🇷🇺 Russian-backed hackers have launched a global cyber campaign to gain access to Signal and WhatsApp accounts used ‌by officials, military personnel and journalists, two intelligence agencies in the Netherlands warned on Monday.

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#Russia #cybersecurity

Hungary asked EU to suspend sanctions on Russian energy, PM says Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor ​Orban said on ‌Monday that he asked European Commission President ​Ursula von ​der Leyen in a ⁠letter to suspend ​all sanctions on ​Russian energy, as that was needed ...

🇭🇺 Hungary's PM Orban said on ‌Monday that he asked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a ⁠letter to suspend all #sanctions on Russian energy, as that was needed to stop a rise in crude oil prices in #Hungary

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🇺🇲🇺🇦 #Ukraine has received only about 600 advanced interceptor missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system during the entire course of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian officials told The New York Times.

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Ukraine destroys four Russian air defense systems and a ship in latest strikes Ukraine destroyed one Russian ship, four air defense systems, two MLRS, and about 750 soldiers over the past day, AFU General Staff reported on March 9.

🇺🇦 🇷🇺 #Ukraine destroyed one Russian ship, four air defense systems, two MLRS, and about 750 soldiers over the past day, AFU General Staff reported on March 9.

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NATO drills for war in Arctic with focus on civilians being ready NATO began its biennial drills in the Arctic on Monday, this ​time placing more emphasis on the role of civilians in supporting the military, at ‌a time of high tension over U.S. President Trump's pus...

🪖 #NATO began its biennial drills in the Arctic on Monday, this time placing more emphasis on the role of civilians in supporting the military, at ‌a time of high tension over Trump's push to take over #Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark.

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EU can no longer rely on 'rules-based' system against threats, von der Leyen says The EU must be prepared to project its power more assertively as ​it can no longer rely on a "rules-based" ‌system against threats and must determine if its institutions and systems help or hinder its...

💬 The EU must be prepared to project its power more assertively as it can no longer rely on a "rules-based" ‌system against threats and must determine if its institutions and systems help or hinder its credibility, European Commission president said on Monday.
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Trump?) I doubt it.

Ukraine sent drone experts to protect US bases in Jordan, Zelenskiy tells NYT Ukraine sent interceptor drones and ​a team of ‌drone experts to protect U.S. military ​bases in ​Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ⁠said in ​an interview with The ​New York Times published on Mon...

🇺🇦🇺🇸 #Ukraine sent interceptor drones and ​a team of ‌drone experts to protect U.S. military ​bases in ​Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ⁠said in ​an interview with The ​New York Times published on Monday.

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- German firm exploits gaps in European law to ship contraband to Russia
- Ukraine's Oschadbank seeks return of vehicles, valuables seized in Hungary
- UK discloses four maintenance facilities operating in Ukraine

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- Russian attack kills 11 in Kharkiv, incl. 2 children
- Ukraine strikes Pantsir-S1, BK-16 boat, Orion UAV control point, drone command posts
- Iranian drone that struck British air base contained Russian tech
- Russia turns to spy balloons to monitor Estonia’s energy infrastructure

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Slovakia to block EU loan to Ukraine if Orban loses Hungarian election, Fico says "The main message will be that Slovakia is ready to take over the baton from Hungary if necessary," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on March 8.

🇸🇰 #Slovakia will "take up the baton from Hungary" and block European Union funds to #Ukraine if Hungarian PM Orban loses the upcoming election, Slovak PM Fico said in a video address on March 8.

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Oil surges over 25%, on track for record daily jump due to escalating Iran war The war could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the week-old conflict ends quickly.

🛢️📈 Oil prices surged more than 25% on Monday to their highest levels since mid-2022 as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with #Iran

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“The biggest cover-up of my adult life”: Inside the CIA’s attempt to make Havana Syndrome disappear In 2024, The Insider and its investigative partners at 60 Minutes and Der Spiegel uncovered evidence showing that “Anomalous Health Incidents,” also known as Havana Syndrome, were likely the result of...

🇺🇲 A whistleblower from the Global Health Incident Cell, the secret CIA unit that investigated Havana Syndrome, says he believes the Russian intelligence services are behind directed energy attacks on Americans.

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#usa #russia

Iranian drone that struck British air base contained Russian technology, Times reports A drone that struck a U.K. air base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus on March 1 contained Russian technology, the Times reported March 7.

🇷🇺🇮🇷 A drone that struck a U.K. air base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus on March 1 contained Russian technology, the Times reported.

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#russia #iran

Ukraine's Shrike Fiber drone reportedly wins top place in Pentagon drone procurement program Ukrainian company Sky Fall’s Shrike Fiber drone reportedly took first place in the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance selection in partnership with U.K.-based Skycutter, Defender Media reported March 7.

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukrainian company Sky Fall's Shrike Fiber drone reportedly took first place in the Pentagon's Drone Dominance selection in partnership with U.K.-based Skycutter, Defender Media reported.

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#Ukraine

russia attacks Naftogaz gas production facilities in Poltava region for the second consecutive day | Naftogaz Ukraine For the second consecutive day, russia has carried out massive attacks on Naftogaz Group gas production facilities in the Poltava region. The strikes were conducted using drones.

🇷🇺 🇺🇦 #Russia targets the facilities of Ukraine's state gas company Naftogaz in the Poltava region with drone strikes for the second day in a row.

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🇭🇺 Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has called on #Russia to stop interfering in Hungary's April parliamentary elections, following a report exposing an alleged Kremlin team operating from Budapest's Russian embassy to keep Viktor Orbán in power.

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US energy chief defends waiver on Russian oil sanctions, blames fear for higher gas prices Trump administration officials on Sunday defended a decision to temporarily lift some sanctions on Russian oil ‌and predicted that a sharp increase in gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war would...

🇺🇸 #Trump administration officials on Sunday defended a decision to temporarily lift some sanctions on Russian oil ‌and predicted that a sharp increase in gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war would last only weeks.

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Zelenskiy says Ukraine has unique drone experience, discusses joint production with Dutch PM Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten ​discussed joint arms production during his visit to Kyiv on ‌Sunday, and he stressed Ukraine's unique experience in...

🇺🇦🇳🇱 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten ​discussed joint arms production during his visit to Kyiv on ‌Sunday, and he stressed Ukraine's unique experience in defending against Iranian-made drones used by Russia.

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Sweden Detains Crew Member of Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ship - The Moscow Times Sweden has detained a crew member of a Russian "shadow fleet" cargo ship it seized on Friday off its coast on suspicion of transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, the Coast Guard said Sunday.

🇸🇪 #Sweden has detained a crew member of a Russian "shadow fleet" cargo ship it seized on Friday off its coast on suspicion of transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, the Coast Guard said Sunday.

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Russian drone strikes Ukrainian train with 200 passengers on board Local authorities reported no injuries at the time, and passengers were redirected to their final stations.

🇷🇺 🇺🇦 A Russian drone hit a passenger train in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast on March 8, the media outlet Suspilne reported, citing the regional prosecutor's office.

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Exclusive: Ukrainian paratroopers detail tactics behind Zaporizhzhya offensive — NV exclusive Near the front line south of Zaporizhzhya, Ukrainian paratroopers say a carefully prepared offensive has begun to unsettle Russian defenses after months of stalemate. NV journalist Serhii Okunev visit...

💬 Ukrainian paratroopers detail tactics behind Zaporizhzhya offensive — NV exclusive

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Ukrainian forces strike Russian combat boat and air defense system overnight Read more

🇺🇦 🇷🇺 Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a Russian combat boat, a Pantsir-S1 air defense missile and gun system, and several enemy command posts, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine

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Russia Turns to Spy Balloons to Monitor Estonia’s Energy Infrastructure Near NATO Border Ukraine’s CCD reports Russia using surveillance aerostats near Estonia’s Ida-Viru region to watch Eesti Energia power and oil shale sites by NATO border.

🇷🇺 🇪🇪 #Russia has deployed aerostats equipped with surveillance equipment to monitor strategic energy infrastructure in northeastern #Estonia near the NATO border, according to Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation.

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