Russia
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worldUkraine Conflict Intensifies: UN Reports Rising Civilian Toll Amid Ceasefire Violations
UN Security Council briefed on escalating violence in Ukraine, record civilian casualties, drone attacks on humanitarian workers, and fragile ceasefire.
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worldRussia Pummels Eight Ukrainian Regions in Overnight Drone and Missile Barrage
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, wounding over two dozen civilians. Ukraine responds with a major counterattack and new glide bomb.
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worldUkraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow in Over a Year, Killing Four
Ukraine struck Moscow with 556 drones, killing four and hitting infrastructure. The attack is framed as retaliation for a Russian barrage that killed 24 civilians.
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worldCuba Acquires Over 300 Military Drones from Russia and Iran, Threatening US Bases
Cuba has amassed over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023, prompting US intelligence concerns about potential threats to Guantanamo Bay and naval vessels.
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financeRussia's Hidden Banking Crisis: Toxic Assets Surpass 10% IMF Threshold
A pro-Kremlin think tank warns of a potential systemic banking crisis by late 2026 as bad loans pile up, masked by state-dominated banks.
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worldMassive Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Moscow Region, Killing 3
Russia reports 556 drones intercepted in largest attack since invasion; Kyiv defends response as justified.
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cryptoRussia's A7A5 Stablecoin Surges Despite Western Sanctions
A ruble-pegged stablecoin processes up to $100 billion in transactions, becoming a key tool for Russia's cross-border trade.
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cryptoSanctioned Ruble Stablecoin A7A5 Pivots to Post-Sanctions Trade Tool
The Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5, hit by Western sanctions, processed over $100 billion in transactions and now seeks a new role as permanent infrastructure for non-dollar trade.