U.S. sanctions Russian firm Operation Zero following crypto-funded trade secret theft
Sarah Wynn / theblock - The Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned the Russian company Operation Zero following the guilty plea of a man who admitted to stealing software.
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Russia launches terror probe into Telegram chief Pavel Durov
Milena Wälde / politico - Moscow claims the messaging platform has been used in thousands of cases of sabotage, terrorism and extremism.
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Russia blocks WhatsApp as messaging app crackdown gathers pace
cnbc - WhatsApp on Thursday said Russia had attempted to "fully block" its service, with 100 million users affected. The Kremlin later confirmed the move.
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Russian Spy Satellites Have Intercepted EU Communications Satellites
msmash / slashdot - European security officials believe two Russian space vehicles have intercepted the communications of at least a dozen key satellites over the continent. From a report: Officials believe that the likely interceptions, which have not previously been report…
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Sandworm hackers linked to failed wiper attack on Poland’s energy systems
Lawrence Abrams / bleepingcomputer - A cyberattack targeting Poland's power grid in late December 2025 has been linked to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Sandworm, which attempted to deploy a new destructive data-wiping malware dubbed DynoWiper during the attack.. [...]
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Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics set up Europe’s first foreign drone production line for Ukraine
Cate Lawrence / tech - Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics today announced the creation of “Quantum Frontline Industries” (QFI), a German-Ukrainian joint venture that will establish Europe’s first fully automated, indus...
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Russia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps
Juli Clover / macrumors - Russia has blocked Apple's FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, reports Reuters. Russia claims FaceTime is being used for criminal activity, and that blocking the app is a legitimate law enforcement m…
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Russia blocks Roblox, citing 'LGBT propaganda' as a reason
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Russia has blocked the popular gaming platform Roblox, according to a report by Reuters. The country's communications watchdog Roskomnadzor accused the developers of distributing extremist materials and "LGBT propaganda." The agency went on to say that Ro…
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Russia's AI Robot Falls Seconds After Being Unveiled
BeauHD / slashdot - Russia's first AI humanoid robot, Aldol, fell just seconds after its debut at a technology event in Moscow on Tuesday. "The robot was being led on stage to the soundtrack from the film 'Rocky,' before it suddenly lost its balance and fell," reports the BB…
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Russian Hackers Abuse Hyper-V to Hide Malware and Evade Endpoint Detection
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Russian-linked hackers, Curly COMrades, are abusing Microsoft Hyper-V to deploy malware in hidden Linux VMs, bypassing EDR to conduct stealthy espionage.The post Russian Hackers Abuse Hyper-V to Hide Malware and Evade Endpoint Detection appeared first on …
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Former L3Harris Trenchant boss pleads guilty to selling zero-day exploits to Russian broker
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / techcrunch - Prosecutors confirmed Peter Williams, the former Trenchant boss, sold eight exploits to a Russian buyer. TechCrunch exclusively reported that the Trenchant division was investigating a leak of its hacking tools, after another employee was accused of invol…
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Trump claims India, Russia are lost to China amid oil deal turmoil
In a dramatic twist in global energy politics, President Trump controversially declared that India and Russia are irretrievably “lost” to China as India doubles down on Russian oil purchases. The remark, delivered with unexpected bravado, exposes a volatile intersection of energy strategy and geopolitical rivalry, igniting eyebrows worldwide.
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26 Nations Offer Ukraine Security Guarantees Amid Kremlin Outcry
At an international summit, 26 nations pledged postwar security guarantees for Ukraine while Russian officials slammed the plan as “unacceptable.” The contrasting voices illustrate a diplomatic tug‐of‐war where Western commitments meet sharp Kremlin criticism over long‐term regional stability strategies.
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Russia-China pipeline deal announced amid pricing uncertainties
Russia and China have finalized a deal to construct a new gas pipeline, underscoring a robust energy partnership amid murky pricing details. The agreement, aimed at boosting energy ties, draws both strategic applause and a dash of skepticism from market observers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Putin offers territorial concessions for Donetsk deal
In a reported conversation with President Trump, Russian President Putin allegedly proposed relaxing territorial claims in exchange for control over the Donetsk region. Analysts are weighing the diplomatic implications as this unexpected overture raises eyebrows about potential shifts in regional security and U.S.-Russian relations.
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US-Russia Summit Falls Short of Key Ukraine Deal
During an Alaska summit intended to bridge differences, U.S. and Russian leaders left parties, investors, and onlookers shaking their heads. Despite measurable investor reactions and notable statements from President Putin, the meeting failed to deliver a tangible Ukraine deal, leaving everyone to wonder if diplomacy was on an extended coffee break.
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Russian cyberattack in the Netherlands leaves speed cameras offline indefinitely
techspot - On July 17, a cyberattack against the Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands took place, believed to be the work of hackers with links to Russia and China.Read Entire Article
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Alaska summit sees divergent views from Trump and Putin
Multiple reports describe mixed market reactions and sharply differing perspectives from President Trump and President Putin ahead of their Alaska summit. Falling oil prices, stagnant futures and contrasting success metrics have set the stage for a high-stakes meeting that’s generating as much intrigue as market uncertainty.
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Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for hijacking dam
Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - The Russian hackers used their access to the dam's computer systems to open a flood gate that spilled millions of gallons of water.
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Russia curbs WhatsApp, Telegram calls to counter cybercrime
therecord - “Telegram and WhatsApp have become the main voice services used for deceit and extortion and for involving Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities,” the country's telecom regulator said in announcing new restrictions.
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