💬 “Greenlighting outright seizure of Russia’s sovereign assets will undermine the credibility of European financial institutions and exercise a chilling effect on non-Western investors at a time when European countries are facing significant long-term macroeconomic pressures,” Responsible Statecraft reports.
The news outlet warns that the EU seizing frozen Russian assets could be seen as “expropriation in all but name with the full consequences to Europe’s reputation that this entails.”
This is something that has “stirred European leaders, whose goal is to sustain Ukraine’s war effort for as long as possible, to contemplate steps previously thought impossible or too risky,” the outlet concludes.
The Russian Foreign Ministry previously called the freezing of Russian assets theft, noting that the EU is not only targeting private funds, but Russian state assets as well. The ministry warned that Russia has “a sufficient arsenal of countermeasures and the capacity to mount an appropriate reciprocal political and economic response.”
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🇮🇳🫡 India holds military parade at Hindon Airbase to celebrate Air Force Day
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🇲🇩New Moldovan military doctrine names Russia as prime threat
Russia has been named as the main security threat to Moldova in a new government strategy review.
▪️ The document, published on the cabinet’s website, warns the conflict in Ukraine could "spread to Moldova"
▪️ It claims "the Russian Federation will not abandon its hostile actions towards Moldova"
▪️ It recommends raising the strength of the National Army by a third
▪️ The plan also includes a gradual increase in defense spending to 1% of GDP
▪️ The new military strategy also foresees the modernization of the armed forces and a transition to NATO standards
▪️ Crucially, it argues Moldovan constitutional commitment to neutrality "obliges taking all measures, including military, for self-defense," and participation in international military exercises is "compatible" with neutrality
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Russia has been named as the main security threat to Moldova in a new government strategy review.
▪️ The document, published on the cabinet’s website, warns the conflict in Ukraine could "spread to Moldova"
▪️ It claims "the Russian Federation will not abandon its hostile actions towards Moldova"
▪️ It recommends raising the strength of the National Army by a third
▪️ The plan also includes a gradual increase in defense spending to 1% of GDP
▪️ The new military strategy also foresees the modernization of the armed forces and a transition to NATO standards
▪️ Crucially, it argues Moldovan constitutional commitment to neutrality "obliges taking all measures, including military, for self-defense," and participation in international military exercises is "compatible" with neutrality
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💬 “AI-enabled” drone swarms that Russia uses against Ukraine are “fundamentally reshaping warfare,” and “we are on our back foot in the US,” Frank Rose, ex-assistant secretary of state for arms control, verification, and compliance, told the Daily Express.
💬 “We are not putting enough money into this challenge, […] and we've always been a couple of generations behind the threat,” 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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🇺🇸When the Deep State panics, they call ex-Ambassador Michael McFaul for ‘damage control’
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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🚨 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: NATO’s 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: NATO’s 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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🚨🪖 🇺🇸 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.
⛔️ 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.
⛔️ 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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🚨🇷🇺💥 RUSSIAN MOD UPDATE: HUGE RUSSIAN GAINS AND DEVASTATING UKRAINIAN LOSSES ⚡️NOVOGRIGOROVKA IN ZAPOROZHYE REGION LIBERATED Novogrigorovka is located at the junction of the borders of the Donetsk People's Republic, Zaporozhye, and Dnepropetrovsk regions…
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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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🇪🇬 High-level talks on Gaza underway in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt Key participants: 🔹 Egyptian intelligence chief 🔹 Qatari prime minister and foreign minister 🔹 Turkish intelligence chief 🔹 Israeli delegation 🔹US reps Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner 🕊 Agenda:…
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Footage shows delegations arriving for crucial meetings on the Gaza peace deal.
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💬 "Europe cannot win the war of attrition, simple as that," says military analyst Andrei Martyanov.
According to him, Europe has:
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🚨James Comey is officially indicted — 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 outcome…
🚨🇺🇸James 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 Trump–Russia 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 Comey’s 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 Trump–Russia 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 Comey’s firing by President Trump in 2017.
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🚨🇨🇿 Czech election winner Babis may put the brakes on supporting Ukraine 📄 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 pulling…
🚨🇨🇿Czech PM candidate: No more money for Ukraine from Czech budget
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💬 "We won’t give Ukraine a single koruna from our budget. We’ve helped Ukraine directly, and now we’ll support it through the EU," Andrej Babiš, 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
💬 "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?
💬 "It mainly benefits those who don’t 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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🚨🇷🇺🇹🇯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 – Russia summit and a CIS leaders’ meeting.
👉 The visit includes bilateral talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, with over 15 joint agreements expected to be signed.
👉 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 – Russia summit and a CIS leaders’ meeting.
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🇷🇺💥 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. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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🚨🇷🇺💥Russian military strikes Kherson drone production facility with Iskander-M missile – Russian MoD
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🚨🇷🇺🇹🇯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 – Russia summit and a CIS leaders’ meeting.…
🇷🇺🇹🇯 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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