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Apple removes Russia's state-backed messenger from App StoreApple has removed Russia's state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, citing compliance with sanctions. The app, developed by VK whose ...
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks offRussia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts i...
Nine dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across UkraineTragedy unfolded as Russian air raids targeted significant Ukrainian urban centers such as Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, resulting in at least...
Epstein files reveal ongoing ties with this one wealth managerDespite the allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, Bank of America wealth adviser Paul V. Morris maintained connections with Epstein for ...
Quote of the day by Anton Chekhov: 'If you are afraid of loneliness, don’t get married' - Why one of Russia’s greatest writers of all time believed marriage cannot cure lonelinessA timeless quote from Russian writer Anton Chekhov warns against marrying to escape loneliness. The Russian playwright believed relationshi...
Power outages hit Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine, media sayEmergency power blackouts struck the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region on Friday, while parts of southern Kherson experienced electrici...
Russia hits Ukraine's Odesa, Dnipro with drones and missiles overnightRussia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities Odesa and Dnipro overnight. These strikes injured eleven people, including tw...
Russia's WWII victory celebrations muted this year as Ukraine war weighs on PutinTensions are high as Russia prepares for Victory Day celebrations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. A unilateral ceasefire quickly collapsed...
Russia declares May 8-9 truce, threatens attack if Ukraine breaks itRussia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commem...
What is Signal and is it secure?Russia-linked hackers are targeting Signal users. These attacks exploit user trust through phishing. They trick people into revealing accou...
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime RussiaRussian influencers are publicly criticising President Putin's government and policies. This dissent stems from economic hardship and stric...
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills oneA Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Tuapse port, causing a fire and killing at least one person. This major southern port is a key oil ex...
Researchers unmask trade in nude images on TelegramCampaign group AI Forensics said it found almost 25,000 active users in a six-week study of Spanish and Italian groups who were sharing ima...
Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messengerThe Kremlin is pushing Russians to use Max instead of Telegram, currently the country's most popular messaging app, but is facing stiff r...
Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for someIn what has been cast by diplomats as Russia's "great crackdown", Russia has repeatedly blocked mobile internet and granted sweeping powers...
Fuel reservoir hit at Russia's Primorsk, NORSI refinery on fire after drone attacksRussia's energy infrastructure faced new attacks. Fuel leaked at the Primorsk port after shrapnel hit a reservoir. Separately, a drone stri...
Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNsTelegram's billionaire founder, Pavel Durov, said on Saturday that Russia's attempt to block Virtual Private Networks (VPN) triggered a pro...
Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for someRussia is promoting its own messenger app, MAX, as foreign communication platforms face restrictions. Many Russians are reluctant to adopt ...
'Great crackdown': Russia tightens the screws on the internetThe government is periodically jamming the web in regions across Russia, while restricting messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp and tak...
Russian watchdog blocks Viber messaging appRussia's communications watchdog Roskomnadzor in a statement said the block was related to a violation of rules concerning the prevention o...