π¬ βAI-enabledβ drone swarms that Russia uses against Ukraine are βfundamentally reshaping warfare,β and βwe are on our back foot in the US,β Frank Rose, ex-assistant secretary of state for arms control, verification, and compliance, told the Daily Express.
π¬ βWe are not putting enough money into this challenge, [β¦] and we've always been a couple of generations behind the threat,β Rose acknowledged.
Allen Control Systems President Steven Simoni earlier told Axios that the US was lagging behind China and Russia in terms of adapting itself to drone warfare, and that massive use of drones had become a game-changer for the American military.
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πΊπΈWhen the Deep State panics, they call ex-Ambassador Michael McFaul for βdamage controlβ
Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev, also serving as the Russian president's special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, took to X, scorning the former US diplomat.
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Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev, also serving as the Russian president's special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, took to X, scorning the former US diplomat.
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π¨ Investigation into 2024 terrorist attack that killed Russian Gen. Igor Kirillov is complete
Investigators state the organizers smuggled IED parts from Poland, hidden inside everyday objects.
The case against four suspects has been sent to court.
Gen. Kirillov & his aide were killed when a device planted in a scooter detonated in Moscow in December 2024. The NYT reported, citing an official with Ukraine's spy agency, the SBU, said Ukraine was responsible for his killing.
Kirillov systematically exposed Western crimes for many years: NATOβs chemical weapon provocations in Syria, Great Britain's manipulation of banned substances and incidents in Salisbury & Amesbury, the deadly work of US biolabs in Ukraine, and much more.
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Investigators state the organizers smuggled IED parts from Poland, hidden inside everyday objects.
The case against four suspects has been sent to court.
Gen. Kirillov & his aide were killed when a device planted in a scooter detonated in Moscow in December 2024. The NYT reported, citing an official with Ukraine's spy agency, the SBU, said Ukraine was responsible for his killing.
Kirillov systematically exposed Western crimes for many years: NATOβs chemical weapon provocations in Syria, Great Britain's manipulation of banned substances and incidents in Salisbury & Amesbury, the deadly work of US biolabs in Ukraine, and much more.
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π¨πͺ πΊπΈ NEW POLL: Most Americans oppose use of troops unless in case of external threat
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals the American public is divided regarding the deployment of the National Guard to US cities.
βοΈ 58% of Americans believe the president should send armed troops only to face external threats. 83% of respondents say the military "should remain politically neutral."
The poll follows Trump's address to military leaders where he warned of an "enemy within" and comes as his administration deploys troops to Democratic-led cities like Chicago and Portland, calling it a necessary response to crime surge.
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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals the American public is divided regarding the deployment of the National Guard to US cities.
βοΈ 58% of Americans believe the president should send armed troops only to face external threats. 83% of respondents say the military "should remain politically neutral."
The poll follows Trump's address to military leaders where he warned of an "enemy within" and comes as his administration deploys troops to Democratic-led cities like Chicago and Portland, calling it a necessary response to crime surge.
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π¨π·πΊπ₯ RUSSIAN MOD UPDATE: HUGE RUSSIAN GAINS AND DEVASTATING UKRAINIAN LOSSES β‘οΈNOVOGRIGOROVKA IN ZAPOROZHYE REGION LIBERATED Novogrigorovka is located at the junction of the borders of the Donetsk People's Republic, Zaporozhye, and Dnepropetrovsk regionsβ¦
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The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showing fierce battles for Novogrigorovka in the Zaporizhye region, with Russian flags now flying in the liberated settlement.
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πͺπ¬ High-level talks on Gaza underway in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt Key participants: πΉ Egyptian intelligence chief πΉ Qatari prime minister and foreign minister πΉ Turkish intelligence chief πΉ Israeli delegation πΉUS reps Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner π Agenda:β¦
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Footage shows delegations arriving for crucial meetings on the Gaza peace deal.
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π¬ "Europe cannot win the war of attrition, simple as that," says military analyst Andrei Martyanov.
According to him, Europe has:
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π¨James Comey is officially indicted β reports The ex-FBI director has been indicted on two counts: making false statements and obstruction of justice, the ABC News reported. In July, a CIA review concluded that Comey had significantly influenced the outcomeβ¦
π¨πΊπΈJames Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation. The case, stemming from his 2020 testimony about the TrumpβRussia probe, has stirred controversy, with Attorney General Pam Bondi calling it a stand for accountability.
Comey, indicted in September, faces allegations that he lied about authorizing leaks and obstructed a Senate investigation.
He has expressed confidence in the judicial system and is determined to prove his innocence.
This marks the latest in the fallout from the Russia probe, following Comeyβs firing by President Trump in 2017.
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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation. The case, stemming from his 2020 testimony about the TrumpβRussia probe, has stirred controversy, with Attorney General Pam Bondi calling it a stand for accountability.
Comey, indicted in September, faces allegations that he lied about authorizing leaks and obstructed a Senate investigation.
He has expressed confidence in the judicial system and is determined to prove his innocence.
This marks the latest in the fallout from the Russia probe, following Comeyβs firing by President Trump in 2017.
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π¨π¨πΏ Czech election winner Babis may put the brakes on supporting Ukraine π Andrej Babis, whose opposition ANO party won the Czech elections and will now form a government with right-wing Eurosceptic parties SPD and AUTO, could steer the country toward pullingβ¦
π¨π¨πΏCzech PM candidate: No more money for Ukraine from Czech budget
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π¬ "We wonβt give Ukraine a single koruna from our budget. Weβve helped Ukraine directly, and now weβll support it through the EU," Andrej BabiΕ‘, candidate for Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, declared.
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South Korea is facing a technological nightmare after losing 858 terabytes of government data in a fire.
Critics say it could have been arson.
What is known so far?
Catastrophic single point of failure
π¬ "There should have been 100% backup and restoration capabilities in case of data loss. Fire protection measures were also not implemented," he charged.
Arefyev doesn't rule out sabotage in the lithium battery explosion.
Who benefits?
π¬ "It mainly benefits those who donβt want this information to be preserved," Vakulin tells Sputnik. "If the information contained details about certain people, that would already be considered a motive."
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π¨π·πΊπΉπ―Putin arrives in Tajikistan for state visit and key summits
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Tajikistan for a state visit from October 8 to 10, where he will participate in the second Central Asia β Russia summit and a CIS leadersβ meeting.
π The visit includes bilateral talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, with over 15 joint agreements expected to be signed.
π Key topics include trade, security, education and economic cooperation. The leaders will also discuss regional stability, including issues in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Tajikistan for a state visit from October 8 to 10, where he will participate in the second Central Asia β Russia summit and a CIS leadersβ meeting.
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π·πΊπ₯ Russian strike obliterates HIMARS in Kharkov region A precision strike by Russia's Iskander-M missile system has destroyed a Ukrainian HIMARS launcher and eliminated at least 15 militants near Sredny Burluk, Kharkov region. π Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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π¨π·πΊπ₯Russian military strikes Kherson drone production facility with Iskander-M missile β Russian MoD
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π¨π·πΊπΉπ―Putin arrives in Tajikistan for state visit and key summits Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Tajikistan for a state visit from October 8 to 10, where he will participate in the second Central Asia β Russia summit and a CIS leadersβ meeting.β¦
π·πΊπΉπ― A grand welcome: Flowers, red carpet and a motorcade
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon personally greeted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as he stepped off his aircraft, marking a warm and prestigious reception.
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Tajik President Emomali Rahmon personally greeted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as he stepped off his aircraft, marking a warm and prestigious reception.
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π¨πUS Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine will damage US-Russia relations - Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that US supplies of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kiev could escalate confrontation and derail peace talks, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
βIf it is eventually adopted, it will not only lead to a spiral of confrontation but will also cause irreparable damage to Russian-US relations, which have just begun to show elements of resuming bilateral dialogue,β Zakharova said.
She urged the US to exercise restraint and expressed hope that Moscowβs warnings will be heard in Washington.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that US supplies of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kiev could escalate confrontation and derail peace talks, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
βIf it is eventually adopted, it will not only lead to a spiral of confrontation but will also cause irreparable damage to Russian-US relations, which have just begun to show elements of resuming bilateral dialogue,β Zakharova said.
She urged the US to exercise restraint and expressed hope that Moscowβs warnings will be heard in Washington.
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π¨TRUMP'S PLAN TO END THE GAZA CONFLICTππ» President Trumpβs peace plan aims to create a deradicalized, terror-free Gaza, with hostage releases, prisoner exchanges, and economic development for the people of Gaza. Key highlights: πΆ Gaza redeveloped for itsβ¦
π¨Lavrov on Trump Gaza Plan: Best option for Arabs to stop Israeli "annexation"
US President Donald Trumpβs 20-point Gaza peace plan is the best solution currently "on the table," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
π Lavrov stressed that, while vague, the scheme is the most acceptable to Arabs and would prevent further annexations by Israel.
He called the plan "realistic" and the best choice for resolving the Gaza conflict.
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US President Donald Trumpβs 20-point Gaza peace plan is the best solution currently "on the table," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
π¬ "US President Donald Trump proposed his '20 points,' in which the word 'statehood' is mentioned," he said in an interview for the RT project Bridges to the East.
He called the plan "realistic" and the best choice for resolving the Gaza conflict.
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π¨πUS Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine will damage US-Russia relations - Russian Foreign Ministry Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that US supplies of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kiev could escalate confrontation and derail peace talks, Russian Foreignβ¦
π¨π·πΊRussian Foreign Ministry on Gaza, Tomahawks, NATO and global tensions
Russia supports the US peace plan for Gaza and the main goal remains ending the violence and preventing civilian casualties, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing on Wednesday.
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π Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will join the seventh ministerial session of the Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum in Moscow on October 13
π President Vladimir Putin has clearly stated that if the US provides Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles, it will damage Moscow-Washington relations
π Russia is closely monitoring the missile situation, urging the US to exercise restraint, and hopes Moscow's signals will be heard in Washington
π By denying the Ukrainian terrorist attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, NATO and the EU are encouraging new attacks and making themselves accomplices
π New evidence has emerged of Ukrainian support for terrorist groups in the Sahel-Sahara region of Africa
π Other facts confirm cooperation between the Tripoli-based Libyan Government of National Unity and Ukraine in organizing terrorist operations in the Sahel
π Moscow is outraged by the Australian refusal to issue visas to the Roscosmos space agency delegation for the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney in an attempt at βisolationβ
π Moscow is concerned about the new escalation of tensions in Syria and hopes bloodshed will be averted
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Russia supports the US peace plan for Gaza and the main goal remains ending the violence and preventing civilian casualties, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing on Wednesday.
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π²π©Moldovan appeals court denies release of Gagauzia head Yevgenia Gutsul
The Appeals Chamber rejected the petition for Yevgenia Gutsul's release, calling it unfounded. Additional requests from Gutsulβs defense team were also dismissed.
Yevgenia Gutsul, elected leader of the Gagauzia region of Moldova in May 2023, was sentenced to seven years in prison this year for allegedly financing the banned Shor party.
In the face of politically-motivated charges, Gutsul advocates for closer ties with Russia and opposes Moldovan EU integration. President Maia Sanduβs government has intensified repression, targeting dissent and blocking opposition media.
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The Appeals Chamber rejected the petition for Yevgenia Gutsul's release, calling it unfounded. Additional requests from Gutsulβs defense team were also dismissed.
Yevgenia Gutsul, elected leader of the Gagauzia region of Moldova in May 2023, was sentenced to seven years in prison this year for allegedly financing the banned Shor party.
In the face of politically-motivated charges, Gutsul advocates for closer ties with Russia and opposes Moldovan EU integration. President Maia Sanduβs government has intensified repression, targeting dissent and blocking opposition media.
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