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Ukraine and Russia Conduct Major Prisoner Exchange
PoliticsAl Jazeeradr-dktagesschau+33ukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladetberlingskele-figaroFrance 24irozhlasorf+25 more5d ago36 sources

Ukraine and Russia Conduct Major Prisoner Exchange

Ukraine and Russia carried out a significant prisoner exchange, with 193 Ukrainian defenders returning home in exchange for 193 Russian prisoners of war. This exchange saw a total of 386 individuals repatriated by both sides.

Russian Programmer Sentenced to 13 Years for Treason
Worldmeduza14d ago

Russian Programmer Sentenced to 13 Years for Treason

A court in Irkutsk has sentenced programmer Vadim Nekrashchuk to 13 years in a high-security penal colony on treason charges, following his isolation by the FSB and the disappearance of assets from his crypto wallet.

Russia's Massive Missile and Drone Barrage on Ukraine, Targeting Kyiv
WorldAPwapoAl Jazeera+57dr-dktagesschauukrainska-pravdaaftonbladetberlingskeDWle-figarolsm-lv+49 more26d ago60 sources

Russia's Massive Missile and Drone Barrage on Ukraine, Targeting Kyiv

Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.

Moscow Court Sentences German Sculptor Tilly in Absentia for Insulting Putin
PoliticsAPReutersbloomberg+51dr-dknzznostagesschauukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladetDW+43 more27d ago54 sources

Moscow Court Sentences German Sculptor Tilly in Absentia for Insulting Putin

A Moscow court has sentenced German carnival sculptor Jacques Tilly to eight-and-a-half years in prison in absentia for creating carnival floats that depicted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill in sexual situations, which was deemed insulting.

Minni áhrif botnvörpu en talið var
Environment1mo ago

Minni áhrif botnvörpu en talið var

Ný rannsókn breskra vísindamanna bendir til þess að þótt botnvörpuveiðar raski setlögum á hafsbotni verulega fari mun minna af því bundna kolefni sem þyrlað er upp vegna veiðanna út í andrúmsloftið…

Idealo wird zum Einkaufsberater in ChatGPT
Technologydie-presse1mo ago

Idealo wird zum Einkaufsberater in ChatGPT

ChatGPT versucht sich seit Monaten als Shopping-Berater. Nun bringt die Vergleichsplattform Idealo ein Plugin für den Chatbot und bietet damit Produktbewertungen und preisliche Unterschiede auf einen…

The Kremlin spent years building a messenger to replace Telegram. Now it’s reportedly telling soldiers the substitute is too insecure to use at the front.
Politicsmeduza2mo ago

The Kremlin spent years building a messenger to replace Telegram. Now it’s reportedly telling soldiers the substitute is too insecure to use at the front.

Russian troops fighting in Ukraine have been advised to stop using Max — the Kremlin-backed “national messenger” app designed to replace Telegram — because it is not secure enough, the independent outlet Mediazona reports. The guidance comes as federal authorities have been throttling Telegram since summer 2025, triggering a backlash from pro-war commentators who say the app remains soldiers’ most reliable means of frontline communication. The Federal Security Service (FSB) has warned separat...

Thousands of Ukrainians Convicted for Working Under Russian Occupation
Politicspolitiken3d ago

Thousands of Ukrainians Convicted for Working Under Russian Occupation

Ukraine's intelligence service has reportedly imprisoned thousands of innocent Ukrainians using methods similar to Russia's FSB, according to an investigation. These individuals were convicted for continuing their work during the Russian occupation, a comparison human rights advocates find inappropriate.

Putin's Approval Rating Drops to Lowest Level Since Ukraine Invasion
WorldReutersukrainska-pravdafaz+18irozhlasdie-pressedelfi-ltdigi24n1-serbianational-postobservadordnevnik-bg+10 more5d ago21 sources

Putin's Approval Rating Drops to Lowest Level Since Ukraine Invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for the seventh consecutive week, reaching its lowest point since the invasion of Ukraine. Public distrust in Putin has also reportedly hit a record high, according to various surveys.

Russia's FSB Foils Roskomnadzor Assassination Plot
Technologydigi24Moscow Timesmeduza5d ago3 sources

Russia's FSB Foils Roskomnadzor Assassination Plot

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced it foiled a plot to assassinate officials from Roskomnadzor, the country's internet regulator. The operation resulted in the fatal shooting of one suspect and the arrest of seven others.

Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Lebanon Truce
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+85bloombergNYTeconomistwsjFTle-mondewapoThe Guardian+77 more6d ago88 sources

Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Lebanon Truce

US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended for an additional three weeks. Trump also stated that Israel retains the right to launch attacks, emphasizing they would be careful.

EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Vetoes Lifted
WorldAPReutersBBC+61bloombergThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknrkcbchelsingin-sanomatukrainska-pravda+53 more7d ago64 sources

EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Vetoes Lifted

The European Union approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, following the lifting of vetoes by Hungary and Slovakia. This decision came ahead of a leaders' meeting and aims to accelerate Ukraine's full integration into the EU.

Russia Arrests German Woman on Terrorism Charges
PoliticsReutersFTAl Jazeera+47dr-dktimes-uknostagesschauukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladetDW+39 more9d ago50 sources

Russia Arrests German Woman on Terrorism Charges

Russian authorities detained a 57-year-old German woman, accusing her of terrorism and possessing explosives with a plan to attack a police building. Moscow suggested the incident could be a "false flag" operation.

131st IPRM Meeting Held in Ergneti, Georgia
Worldoc-mediacivil-ge28d ago2 sources

131st IPRM Meeting Held in Ergneti, Georgia

The 131st meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place on March 31 in Ergneti, a village near the occupation line in Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region.

Russia Expels British Diplomat Accused of Espionage
WorldAPBBCFT+40le-mondeThe Guardianyle-uutisetnosukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladetle-figaro+32 more1mo ago43 sources

Russia Expels British Diplomat Accused of Espionage

Russia has ordered the expulsion of a British diplomat, the second secretary of the British embassy, accusing him of engaging in 'intelligence and subversive activities' and requiring him to leave the country.

Πούτιν: Πιθανές οι προσπάθειες δολιοφθοράς στους αγωγούς Turkish και Blue Stream – Θα το μετανιώσουν οι εχθροί μας
Politicsnaftemporiki2mo ago

Πούτιν: Πιθανές οι προσπάθειες δολιοφθοράς στους αγωγούς Turkish και Blue Stream – Θα το μετανιώσουν οι εχθροί μας

Ο Ρώσος πρόεδρος Βλαντίμιρ Πούτιν διέταξε την Τρίτη την υπηρεσία ασφαλείας FSB να εντείνει την προστασία των ενεργειακών και μεταφορικών υποδομών της Ρωσίας σε απάντηση στις ουκρανικές επιθέσεις που,

Segir að Pútín hafi ekki náð markmiðum sínum
Politicsmorgunbladid2mo ago

Segir að Pútín hafi ekki náð markmiðum sínum

Volodimír Selenskí Úkraínuforseti minntist í dag fjögurra ára afmælis stríðsins í Úkraínu með því að saka rússneskan starfsbróður sinn, Vladimir Pútín, um að reyna að ná yfirráðum yfir Úkraínu og sagð

WorldMoscow Times2mo ago

FSB Arrests Third Suspect in GRU General Assassination Plot

Russia's FSB has arrested a third individual, identified as Pavel Vasin, suspected of involvement in a plot to assassinate Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev of the GRU, claiming he helped his father and the alleged gunman track the general.

King Charles Addresses US Congress, Urges Western Unity
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+90bloombergNYTFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+82 more1d ago93 sources

King Charles Addresses US Congress, Urges Western Unity

King Charles III delivered a historic speech to a joint session of the US Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since 1991. During his address, he emphasized the importance of Western unity and received a standing ovation.

Russian Spy Network Plotting EU Assassinations Exposed in Ukraine
PoliticsReutersBBCThe Guardian+43Al Jazeeradr-dkruvukrainska-pravdaaftonbladetberlingskele-figarosvenska-dagbladet+35 more2d ago46 sources

Russian Spy Network Plotting EU Assassinations Exposed in Ukraine

Law enforcement in Ukraine has exposed an international Russian spy network allegedly planning contract killings and sabotage, including in EU countries. Several individuals, including Moldovan citizens, have been detained in connection with the plot.

European Demand for Rooftop Solar Surges Amid Energy Crisis
WorldAPFTcnbc+40tagesschauukrainska-pravdafazberlingskeDWlsm-lvsvenska-dagbladetder-standard+32 more6d ago43 sources

European Demand for Rooftop Solar Surges Amid Energy Crisis

Demand for rooftop solar energy systems is significantly increasing across Europe, driven by the ongoing energy crisis and efforts to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. This surge is seen as a key strategy against rising electricity costs.

Iranian Gunboats Fire on Container Ships Near Oman Coast
WorldAPReutersFT+68The GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnrknzzcnbcfazaftonbladet+60 more7d ago71 sources

Iranian Gunboats Fire on Container Ships Near Oman Coast

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gunboats reportedly fired upon and attacked at least one container ship, possibly two, off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurred amidst ongoing tensions and 'gunboat diplomacy' between the US and Iran.

FSB Recruits Estonian Residents Online, Methods Revealed
Worlderr-news7d ago

FSB Recruits Estonian Residents Online, Methods Revealed

A record number of people in Estonia were detained last year for assisting Russian special services, with a Ukrainian military psychologist outlining the typical online recruitment methods used by the Federal Security Service (FSB).

Egisto Ott Espionage Trial Continues with New Evidence, Witness Testimony
Politicsder-standarddie-presse9d ago2 sources

Egisto Ott Espionage Trial Continues with New Evidence, Witness Testimony

The espionage trial against Egisto Ott is ongoing, featuring the presentation of new evidence, including chats from Jan Marsalek, and witness testimonies such as that of Kloibmüller. Investigators are presenting new material that allegedly incriminates Ott, including details about a phone that ended up with the FSB.

Barron Trump Praised for 'Life-Saving Actions' in London Assault Case
WorldAPReutersBBC+57wsjFTThe GuardianCNNnzzyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatukrainska-pravda+49 more1mo ago60 sources

Barron Trump Praised for 'Life-Saving Actions' in London Assault Case

A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.

Putin warns foes against pushing Moscow too far
Politicscyprus-mail2mo ago

Putin warns foes against pushing Moscow too far

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered the FSB security service to step up protection of Russia’s energy and transport infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks that he said were conducted

Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’
PoliticsThe Guardian2mo ago

Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’

Official says blockade on ‘shadow fleet’ would be illegal, and raises prospect of retaliation against European vessels Europe live – latest updates A senior Russian official has said Moscow could deploy its navy to protect Russian-linked vessels from potential European seizures, raising the prospect of retaliatory action against European shipping as pressure on the Kremlin’s so-called shadow fleet intensifies. Nikolai Patrushev, a former FSB director who heads Russia’s maritime board, said on Tuesday that the country’s navy should be ready to counter what he described as “western piracy”. Continue reading...