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China and Russia agree to boost ties in opposition to West

Information During a meeting between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, a commitment to “strengthen strategic cooperation” between Beijing and Moscow was reiterated, signalling a continuation of the close diplomatic ties that have been developing since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This encounter, which took place over a two-day […]

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Germany sends first soldiers for permanent Lithuania force

Information On Monday, a pioneering group of German soldiers arrived in Lithuania to commence the establishment of a new brigade permanently stationed on NATO’s eastern border. This advance team marks the initial step in setting up the base, with expectations that approximately 4,800 German soldiers will eventually join to complete the brigade, named Panzerbrigade 45.

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Is Telegram a threat to Ukraine’s national security?

Information The debate around Telegram in Ukraine highlights the platform’s significant role and the challenges it presents in times of conflict. As Telegram’s popularity in Ukraine has surged to 72% for news consumption since the Russian invasion, its anonymity feature has become a double-edged sword, facilitating the spread of disinformation alongside vital updates on air

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German AfD politician rejects Russian payment claims

Information Petr Bystron, a politician from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is embroiled in controversy over allegations of receiving payments from the “Voice of Europe” (VoE), a Russian online disinformation network. Despite the closure of VoE and accusations linking him to financial transactions intended to disseminate pro-Kremlin narratives, Bystron denies any wrongdoing. He asserts

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Temu U-turns on terms of cash ‘giveaway’ offer

Information Temu, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has made headlines by adjusting the conditions of a popular cash giveaway promotion following customer feedback regarding privacy concerns. The initial promotion, which rapidly spread across social media platforms, offered new users the chance to earn between £40 and £50, either through PayPal or as store credit, by sharing

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Russia says enlistment up after attack

Information In a recent statement, the Russian Defense Ministry announced a notable surge in military enlistments within the country, attributing the increase to a patriotic response following a tragic event in Moscow. Specifically, the ministry highlighted that over 100,000 individuals have joined the Armed Forces since the beginning of the year, with approximately 16,000 of

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Belarus conducts military drills near Ukraine, EU border

Information Belarus commenced military drills on Tuesday near the borders of Ukraine, Lithuania, and Poland, as announced by the Belarusian Defense Ministry. These exercises, set to last three days in the Gomel and Grodno regions, aim to prepare officers and territorial defense troops on regional defense strategies and procedures to be followed in the event

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Russia demands extradition of Ukraine intelligence chief

Information The Russian Foreign Ministry has formally demanded that Ukraine extradite the head of its Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasil Malyuk, along with others implicated in executing “terrorist attacks” on Russian soil. This demand comes amid accusations from Russia towards Ukraine for orchestrating a series of violent incidents within Russian territory since the onset

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