Russo Daily
October 21, 2024
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G7 defence ministers concerned by attacks on peacekeepers, vow Kyiv support



Naples, Italy (AFP) Oct 19, 2024
G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over the escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine. Italy, holding the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven countries, organised the body's first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence, staged in the southern city of Naples that is home to a NATO base. At the top of the agenda was Russia's war against Ukraine, now in its third year. "We under ... read more

NUKEWARS
N.Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be 'significant escalation': NATO chief
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 21, 2024
If North Korea sent soldiers to support Russia in Ukraine, that would be "a significant escalation", NATO secretary general Mark Rutte warned on Monday. ... more
UAV NEWS
Ukraine launches more than 100 drones in large-scale attack on western Russia
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 20, 2024
The Kremlin said Sunday its air defense systems downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones overnight, as Kyiv claims its attacks struck an important munitions plant and a military airfield in western Russia. ... more
DEMOCRACY
US posts $10 million reward citing Russian election interference
Washington (AFP) Oct 19, 2024
The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to any foreign person or entity engaging in election interference, it said just weeks before Americans select their next president. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
UK's Lammy warns China over support for Russia in Ukraine
Beijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024
Chinese support for Russia in its war against Ukraine could hurt Beijing's ties with Europe, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Friday as he made a rare diplomatic visit for talks with his counterpart Wang Yi. ... more
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N. Korea sending 'large-scale' troop deployment to Russia, Seoul spy agency says
Seoul (AFP) Oct 18, 2024
North Korea has decided to send a "large-scale" troop deployment to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia's Far East and undergoing training, Seoul's spy agency said Friday. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Russian navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drills
Yangon (AFP) Oct 21, 2024
A group of Russian navy ships arrived in war-torn Myanmar to join maritime exercises with the military junta's navy, Myanmar state media said on Monday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Zelensky seeks EU, NATO backing for 'victory plan'
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday that Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he sought EU and NATO support for his "victory plan". ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Britain's Lammy in Beijing to push China on contentious issues
Beijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two nations seek to rebuild frayed ties. ... more

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Poland says dozens troops hurt on Belarus border patrols in 2024
Warsaw (AFP) Oct 17, 2024
Over 60 Polish soldiers have been injured this year on patrols along the Belarusian border while blocking migrants from crossing illegally into the country, Poland's deputy defence minister said Thursday. ... more
UAV NEWS
US imposes sanctions on firms over Russia drones used on Ukraine
Washington (AFP) Oct 18, 2024
The United States unveiled sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Zelensky's nuclear arms comments 'dangerous provocation': Putin
Moscow (AFP) Oct 18, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday condemned comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggesting that Kyiv would seek nuclear weapons if it could not join NATO as a "dangerous provocation". ... more
WAR REPORT
Ukraine's army brigades battle to make enlisting 'sexy'
Kharkiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 18, 2024
The billboard showing an elegant young woman wrapped around a man on a motorcycle, pistol in hand, looks more like a perfume ad than a military campaign. ... more
WAR REPORT
Zelensky defends 'victory plan' at EU and NATO
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he explained his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels. ... more
MILTECH
U.S. to send $425M in more military aid to Ukraine
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024
The Department of Defense will send military aid totaling $425 million to Ukraine to assist with its defense against Russian military aggression. ... more
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EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for Russia
Luxembourg (AFP) Oct 15, 2024
The European Union imposed sanctions Monday against prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of taking part in the transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use against Ukraine. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Russian strike kills one, wounds 16 in south Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 15, 2024
A Russian missile strike overnight killed a woman and wounded 16 people in Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, where Moscow has ramped up aerial attacks, authorities said Tuesday. ... more
CYBER WARS
Russia, China step up cybercriminal recruitment, Sri Lanka arrests 230 Chinese in cybercrime raids
San Francisco (AFP) Oct 15, 2024
Russia, China and North Korea are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated in their recruitment of cybercriminals to steal money, gain intelligence and sway elections, Microsoft said in a threat report released Tuesday. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Kremlin denies space programme lagging after SpaceX launch
Moscow (AFP) Oct 14, 2024
The Kremlin denied on Monday that its space programme was falling behind after US firm SpaceX successfully flew a rocket booster back to the launch pad in a world first. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China, Russia pledge to strengthen military cooperation
Beijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024
The Chinese and Russian defence ministers pledged on Monday to deepen cooperation between their two countries' militaries as they met in Beijing. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
EU slaps sanctions on Iranian officials suspected of providing missiles to Russia
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 14, 2024
The Council of the European Union revealed new sanctions on Monday on seven high-ranking Iranian officials and seven other entities for allegedly providing missile and missile parts to Russia. ... more
MILTECH
Russia could be able to attack NATO by 2030: German intelligence
Berlin (AFP) Oct 14, 2024
Russia will likely be capable of launching an attack on NATO by 2030 and is ramping up efforts to disrupt Ukraine's Western supporters through sabotage, German intelligence chiefs warned Monday. ... more
DEMOCRACY
BBC boss says Russia, China taking 'advantage' of World Service cuts
London (AFP) Oct 14, 2024
The head of the BBC warned Monday that Russia and China were exploiting funding cuts that have forced Britain's public broadcaster to scale back its much-lauded World Service network. ... more
NUKEWARS
The world's three biggest nuclear hotspots
Paris (AFP) Oct 11, 2024
After Japan's anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, here is an overview of today's biggest nuclear hotspots. ... more
WAR REPORT
Ukraine opens 'war crime' probe over reporter's death
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 11, 2024
Ukrainian prosecutors said on Friday they would investigate the death of a Ukrainian journalist in Russian detention as a war crime. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Clashes on South China Sea, Ukraine dominate Asia summit
Vientiane (AFP) Oct 11, 2024
The United States and its allies clashed on Friday with Russia and China at a summit in Laos dominated by disputes on maritime claims and Ukraine. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
X says 'alert' to manipulation efforts after pro-Russia bots report
Washington (AFP) Oct 11, 2024
X was "alert" to any platform manipulation attempts, the Elon Musk-owned site told AFP Friday, following a report that hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts were amplifying US election misinformation. ... more
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Toll from Russian strike on Odesa rises to seven
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 10, 2024
The toll from a Russian ballistic missile strike on port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region rose to seven dead and 10 wounded, authorities said Thursday. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Russia says struck Ukraine's Patriot air defence system launchers
Moscow (AFP) Oct 10, 2024
Russia said Thursday its missiles had struck two launchers of a US-made Patriot air defence system in Ukraine, with Kyiv admitting the weapon was hit but saying it was lightly damaged and still in operation. ... more
CYBER WARS
Discord seen as online home for renegades
San Francisco (AFP) Oct 9, 2024
Known for its appeal to online renegades, chat platform Discord finds itself in the crosshairs of Turkey and Russia. ... more
CYBER WARS
Germany to tighten staff security checks amid spying fears
Berlin (AFP) Oct 9, 2024
Germany said Wednesday it plans to tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas of government and business amid growing espionage fears. ... more
CYBER WARS
EU unveils new sanctions framework to punish Russia for its destabilizing activities
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 9, 2024
The European Union on Tuesday established a new framework to impose sanctions against Russia, as the democratic bloc seeks to punish the Kremlin over its destabilizing activities. ... more
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