Contents tagged with Russia
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Russian military faces hurdles in Syria withdrawal amidst new political landscape
According to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate, Russian military personnel have been instructed to destroy all non-operational or repair-needed military vehicles stationed at a bases in Syria. This drastic measure comes amidst wider strategic maneuvers in the region.
Ukraine's military intelligence highlights Russia's initial plan to transfer weaponry and military equipment from Syria to Libya via maritime routes. However, Russia is facing delays as it awaits clearance for its ships …
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Russia establishes new military base in gold-rich Southern Libya, relocating forces from Syria
Fresh satellite imagery shows that Russia might be establishing a new base in Africa, relocating forces from Syria to Libya. This shift, confirmed on January 5, substantiates previous Western media reports speculating that Russian troops would not return home but remain strategically positioned near the Mediterranean Sea.
The new base, photographed in southern Libya, is situated at a crucial junction close to the borders of Chad and Sudan, near the Kuribugudi region renowned for its rich gold …
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Azerbaijan Airlines flight mistakenly downed by Russian missile, 38 dead
The Azerbaijani news outlet Caliber reports with reference to government insiders, that Russia deliberately denied landing to an AZAL aircraft, resulting in its unintended descent into the Caspian Sea to allegedly obscure incriminating evidence. The plane, it is claimed, was downed by Russia's "Pantsir-S" air defense system.
As further details emerge in the wake of the air disaster, it is suggested that a Russian missile system may have targeted the passenger aircraft operated by Azerbaijan …
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Russia faces major YouTube blackout as access drops to record lows
Starting mid-December, tighter restrictions have led to an unprecedented decline in YouTube access across Russia. In recent days, a surge in complaints highlights this new wave of blockages. Reports from The Moscow Times, reveal that countless users nationwide are struggling to access the platform.
Additionally, data shows that Russian internet traffic has plummeted by 80%, dropping from 40 points over the summer to a mere 8.5 as of December.
Mikhail Klimarev, Director of the Society to …
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Russia begins withdrawal of military forces from Syria
Russia has begun pulling its military forces from Syria, according to media reports and satellite imagery. Reuters, citing an anonymous source within the Syrian security forces, reports that on Saturday, a cargo plane departed Russia’s Khmeimim Airbase in Latakia province for Libya. The source, whose affiliation with either Assad’s security services or the new regime remains unspecified, indicated that more flights are expected in the coming days. Cargo helicopters have also been spotted at the …
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UAE banks halt transactions for Russian companies amid U.S. pressure
Russian businesses face increased payment scrutiny as UAE banks are now blocking and delaying transactions linked to Russian companies amidst a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions. These new restrictions add to the immense challenges the Russian economy faces due to Western-imposed sanctions, tightening the financial noose as overseas anti-sanction "hubs" fall apart under the threat of secondary sanctions.
The UAE had emerged as a crucial financial "hub" for Russian entities, facilitating their trade …
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Russia considers declaring Santa Claus ‘a foreign agent’ to protect traditional values
In a move that could see Santa Claus banned in Russia, the beloved Christmas figure is being criticized for allegedly undermining "traditional Russian values." Vitaly Borodin, head of the Federal Project on Security and Anti-Corruption, has filed a request with the Russian Prosecutor General's Office to classify the Santa Claus brand as a foreign agent, according to a report by Shot.
Borodin argues that the image of Santa Claus is being used by several foreign companies, including Father …
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Russian engineer detained in the Netherlands for industrial espionage
A 43-year-old Russian native and employee of the microchip manufacturing company NXP, Herman A., has been apprehended in the Netherlands on charges of industrial espionage, reported local media outlets The Insider has uncovered that the individual in question is Russian engineer Herman Aksenov. At various times, Aksenov worked for Dutch companies ASML and Mapper. Investigators allege that for several years, he stole critical company documents, such as microchip operation manuals, and supplied …
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Germany raises alarm as Russian tank production surpasses combined European output
In a stark assessment of European defense capabilities, Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told the Bundestag on Thursday, December 5, that Russia's production of tanks significantly surpasses that of Europe. Pistorius warned of the escalating military threat posed by Moscow, saying, "Russia has transitioned its economy entirely for military purposes, supplying its armed forces with 1,000 to 1,500 tanks annually. This is roughly twice the combined production of the five largest European …
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Escalating conflict: Russian forces under pressure amid Syrian rebel advances
The situation in Syria is taking a turn for the worse for Russian forces. Syrian opposition groups contesting the Russian-backed Assad regime are advancing in the southern part of the country. Early urban clashes have begun in the cities of Hama, Homs, and Suwayda, according to reports from Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR).
"Syria in Peril - Russians are Fleeing Damascus," read the intelligence update. It noted that military contingents from the "aggressor state" retreated from …
