Swiss Government Rejects Stricter Neutrality Ahead of Referendum

By admin August 11, 2026 No comment

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Switzerland’s government has rejected a proposal to introduce a stricter definition of neutrality into the country’s constitution ahead of a nationwide referendum on September 27. The initiative seeks to make Swiss neutrality permanent and armed, while preventing the country from joining military alliances. Supporters, backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, argue

Ukrainian Prisoners Report Torture and Abuse in Russian Detention

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Former Ukrainian prisoners and officials have accused Russian authorities of systematically torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees, alleging beatings, electric shocks, sexual abuse, starvation and inhumane detention conditions. Russia rejected the allegations at an informal U.N. Security Council meeting, calling them a “disinformation campaign” and

Poland and Baltics Tighten Infrastructure Security Amid Russian False-Flag Fears

By admin August 10, 2026 No comment

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Poland and the Baltic states are strengthening security around critical infrastructure amid concerns that Russia could stage a false-flag attack using Ukrainian-made drones. Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland have increased protection around power plants, gas facilities, dams and other strategic sites, as officials warn of potential sabotage aimed at testing

Fire at Russian Oil Refinery Extinguished After Drone Attack

By admin August 8, 2026 No comment

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A fire at Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery in the southern Krasnodar region was extinguished on Saturday after debris from a Ukrainian drone caused a blaze at the facility, local authorities said. Ukraine’s General Staff said its forces had targeted both the Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries overnight, reporting fires at both sites. Russia’s Defence Ministry […]

Germany Warns of Russian Disinformation Ahead of State Elections

By admin August 6, 2026 No comment

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German security sources say Russia has intensified disinformation campaigns ahead of next month’s state elections, with online content reportedly targeting political rivals of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Authorities believe the campaign aims to deepen political divisions and undermine Germany’s governing parties, including the CDU, SPD, Greens, and

Boris Nadezhdin Leaves Russia After Political Crackdown

By admin August 3, 2026 No comment

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Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has announced that he is temporarily outside Russia after being labelled a “foreign agent” and barred from contesting the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. In a video posted from Paris, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, Nadezhdin said he was “alive and free” and would share his

Moscow Court Orders Arrest of Boris Nemtsov’s Daughter

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A Moscow court has ordered the arrest in absentia of Zhanna Nemtsova, the daughter of slain Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, over her involvement with an organisation that Russia has designated as “undesirable.” Nemtsova, who has lived outside Russia since 2015, co-founded the Germany-based Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom, which was banned in

Thousands Rally to Save Moscow’s Historic Elektrozavod Factory from Redevelopment

By admin July 31, 2026 No comment

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A growing campaign to protect Moscow’s historic Elektrozavod factory from redevelopment has gained significant public support, with more than 21,000 people signing petitions to preserve the iconic Soviet-era industrial landmark. The neo-Gothic brick complex, known for its distinctive architecture and colorful mosaics, has stood in eastern Moscow for over a century but has

France Orders Deportation of Russian Media Figure Xenia Fedorova

By admin July 30, 2026 No comment

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France has issued a deportation order for Russian media personality Xenia Fedorova, the country’s Interior Ministry confirmed. Fedorova, the former head of RT France, has remained in the country since the Russian state-backed broadcaster was banned across the European Union in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. French officials have accused Fedorova

Finland Closes Airspace Near Russia Over Drone Risk

By admin July 28, 2026 No comment

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Finland has temporarily closed part of its airspace and restricted maritime traffic along its southern coast near the Russian border due to the risk of stray drones entering the area. The Finnish military said the measures are intended to ensure authorities can respond safely if drones cross into the region and to protect the public. […]