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Information Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks on Germany, blending cyberattacks, drone incursions, infrastructure sabotage, and disinformation campaigns to operate in a “grey zone” below the threshold of open war. German security officials note a sharp rise in arson attempts, sanction-evasion schemes, and digital assaults, many carried out by inexpensive, low-level operatives who are often recruited […]

Information The Ukrainian government acknowledged receiving a U.S.-drafted plan aimed at ending Russia’s invasion and said it was prepared to engage with Washington and international partners to explore diplomatic options. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office confirmed that both Ukrainian and American teams would work through the plan’s points following meetings with U.S. military officials in Kyiv.

Information UK Defence Secretary John Healey revealed that a Russian spy ship, the Yantar, used lasers to disrupt RAF pilots monitoring its movements near UK waters, calling the action “deeply dangerous” and the first of its kind. The ship, linked to Russia’s deep-sea research and sabotage agency GUGI, has entered UK waters twice this year

Information The leaked European Commission proposal outlines significant rollbacks to the EU’s landmark GDPR, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and bolster global competitiveness. Key changes include narrowing the definition of personal data, allowing companies greater freedom to process user information, particularly for AI training, under the banner of “legitimate interest.” Cookie consent pop-ups

Information Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that an explosion that damaged a key railway line between Lublin and Warsaw over the weekend was an “unprecedented” act of sabotage aimed at Poland’s security and its civilians. He emphasised that the route is vital for transporting aid to Ukraine, underscoring Poland’s role as a central hub

Information President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office has imposed personal economic sanctions on two businessmen, former Zelenskyy associate Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, following revelations from a major corruption probe. Ukrainian media linked Mindich, a co-owner of Zelenskyy’s former media company Kvartal 95, to a network accused of orchestrating corruption within Energoatom, the state nuclear energy company.

Information Turkish prosecutors have charged jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu with 142 offenses, which could amount to a potential sentence of over 2,500 years if he is convicted on all counts. Imamoglu, a prominent rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a leading figure in the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), has been imprisoned for

Information A Tanzanian court has charged more than 100 people with treason following violent protests that erupted after the country’s controversial October 29 election. The accused are alleged to have tried to obstruct the election, intimidate government officials, and damage public property. None of the defendants are public figures, and human rights groups have reported