Google has added 12 minority ethnic languages spoken in Russia to its translation service in a major update announced on Thursday. This update includes Bashkir, Chechen, Udmurt, and Yakut, among others. The total number of new languages added is 110, with Crimean Tatar being one of them. This language is different from the Tatar spoken … Read more
The Russian military is reportedly positioning more strategic assets near civilian areas in order to shield them from potential long-range missile attacks by Ukraine. This move follows a recent incident where a US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) killed four people on a beach in Sevastopol, prompting Moscow to take preventive measures. According to the … Read more
According to Western intelligence officials, Russian operatives were allegedly responsible for an arson attack on a German factory last month as part of Russia’s efforts to disrupt Ukraine’s war efforts. The Wall Street Journal reported that initial beliefs of the fire being accidental were overturned in favor of the intentional setting by Russian saboteurs aiming … Read more
The presence of the Russian nationalist Brotherhood of Academics movement indicates strong support within Russia for a more aggressive stance in the conflict with Ukraine and the West. The movement is backed by Konstantin Malofeev, owner of the Tsargrad television channel, and has branches in various Russian universities. The Brotherhood advocates for a militant imperialist … Read more
According to a report from Ukraine, British intelligence has identified supporters in Russia who are advocating for a more aggressive approach in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. This report highlights the growing concern over the potential escalation of violence in the region. British intelligence agencies have reportedly observed individuals in Russia pushing for a harder … Read more
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee has raised concerns about a potential “Cuban missile crisis in space” involving Russia. The chairman warns that Russia is developing weapons that could pose a threat to U.S. national security in outer space. The development of these weapons could lead to a dangerous escalation of tensions between the … Read more
Japan and New Zealand have agreed in principle on an intelligence-sharing pact, citing concerns about the security environment in the region, particularly with the increasing ties between Russia and North Korea. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon expressed their worries over rising tensions in the South China Sea, where China’s assertiveness … Read more
A former employee of Amazon has alleged that the company violated UK sanctions by providing facial recognition technology to Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Charles Forrest filed a lawsuit against Amazon Web Services, claiming he was unfairly dismissed after reporting various issues between November 2022 and May 2023. The case is being heard at … Read more
Russia has reportedly moved some combat forces from Africa to help with its latest offensive operations in northeastern Ukraine, as per Western intelligence sources. The African Corps, a military formation created by the Russian defense ministry last year, consists of over 2,000 soldiers, officers, and mercenaries with past ties to the Wagner Group. These units … Read more
According to British defense officials, Russia is facing a significant labor shortage as a result of the conflict in Ukraine. In the past year, Russia has experienced a deficit of nearly 5 million workers, which has raised concerns about the country’s ability to sustain its economy and military operations. The ongoing war in Ukraine has … Read more