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Armenia Allegedly Transferring Most of Its Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
Russian sources, including the notorious “Fighterbomber” milblogger say Armenia has provided Ukraine with multiple air defense systems as part of a significant military aid package.
Iran threatens Europe after sanctions over missiles to Russia
Tehran calls sanctions announced by U.S., UK, France, Germany 'economic terrorism' and attempt at distracting from aid to Israel in Gaza war; Kremlin denies Iranians provided missiles calling claim "baseless'
Germany hammers Trump over debate barbs about Berlin’s energy transition
“P.S. We also don’t eat cats and dogs,” Berlin’s foreign ministry taunts Republican presidential candidate.
International law requires return of Crimea to Ukraine – President of Türkiye
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye, has said that Crimea should return to Ukraine in accordance with international law.
Harris’ suggestion that Poland could be next if Ukraine loses the war resonates with Poles
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' warning that failing to support Ukraine could leave Poland and other countries open to attack by Russia is resonating in Poland.
Russia loses EU case on unblocking €70 billion remaining under sanctions
The EU Court has refused to lift sanctions from the Russian National Settlement Depository (NSD), with the amount of its frozen assets nearing €70 billion.
Australia to ban life insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic testing results
Albanese government says people have been reluctant to get life-saving early testing because of the risk of being refused insurance
Busker attacked by pro-Palestinian protester as Melbourne faces biggest protest in decades
Switzerland moves to cut UNRWA funding amid terror, antisemitism claims
Swiss lawmakers voted to freeze UNRWA funds, citing links to Hamas and terror incitement in schools.
Biden hints at ending Ukraine long-range weapons restrictions
If granted it would fulfil repeated requests by Ukraine for restrictions on such weapons to be lifted.
Canadian organization stops airing, supporting Russian propaganda film amid outrage
Under pressure from the Ukrainian community and diplomats, the Canadian organization that financed the Russian propaganda documentary "Russians at War" said it would no longer support it. — Ukrinform.
Former Samsung execs arrested for allegedly using stolen memory tech to build chip factory in China — suspects leaked $3.2B worth of Samsung secrets
The South Korean allegedly built a chip factory in China to manufacture copied Samsung chips.
Facebook admits to scraping every Australian adult user's public photos and posts to train AI, with no opt-out option
Sweden takes step toward transferring Gripen fighter jets – but Ukraine still eyes more F-16s
Weeks after Ukraine received its first batch of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets from European allies and more than a year after President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the start of test trials on Sweden’s prestigious Gripen multipurpose variants, Stockholm signaled that their possible transfer to Ukraine remains on the
Biden hints at ending Ukraine long-range weapons restrictions
If granted it would fulfil repeated requests by Ukraine for restrictions on such weapons to be lifted.
UK, Germany and France to sanction Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia
British, German and French foreign ministers have issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s decision to supply ballistic missiles to Russia.
Russia to spend over half billion dollars to block VPN services
Russia will spend US$646 million to strengthen its VPN blocking network, according to Russian media.
The longer Ukraine holds positions in Kursk Oblast, the weaker Putin becomes – UK Defence Secretary
UK Defence Secretary John Healey has updated the House of Commons on Ukraine’s military operation in Russia, stating that the longer Ukrainian defence forces hold positions in Kursk Oblast, the weaker Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin becomes.
UN command urges Russia and North Korea to immediately cease military cooperation
UN Command calls for an end to Russia-North Korea military ties amid concerns over arms trading and support for Ukraine. Accusations of UN violations.