Russia was facing monthslong delays in anti-jam antennas. Now it's putting them on foam decoys for Shaheds. Ukrainians have been finding 12-element Kometa antennas, which provide stronger jamming resistance, on their cheap Gerberas, a top analyst said. #Russia #facing_monthslong #monthslong_delays #anti-jam_antennas #Kometa_antennas #antennas #Shaheds

UWW lifts restrictions on Russian, Belarusian wrestlersThe wrestlers from the two nations were banned from competing globally in March 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in which the former was aided by Belarus. The wrestlers from the two nations were banned from competing globally in March 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in which the former was aided by Belarus. #Russia #Ukraine #March #Belarus #UWW_lifts #Belarusian_wrestlersThe #competing_globally #lifts_restrictions #wrestlersThe_wrestlers #UWW

After fining Google more money than exists on Earth, Russia demands so little from EA it feels like a weird joke Well one of these strategies has gotta work. #Russia #Earth #Russia_demands #fining_Google #gotta_work #weird_joke

Meet Rassvet, Russia’s Answer to Starlink With the launch of the first 16 satellites, Russia begins construction of a network for satellite internet that aims to cover the entire country by 2030. But getting there won’t be easy. #Russia #entire_country #Meet_Rassvet #Russia_begins #begins_construction #satellite_internet #Rassvet

World No. 1 Sabalenka hopes to compete under Belarus flag after IOC rulingAryna Sabalenka has had to compete under a neutral banner as a consequence of her country’s support for Russia following its ally’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Aryna Sabalenka has had to compete under a neutral banner as a consequence of her country’s support for Russia following its ally’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. #Russia #Ukraine #Aryna_Sabalenka #Sabalenka #compete #Belarus_flag #IOC_rulingAryna #neutral_banner #Sabalenka_hopes #rulingAryna_Sabalenka

India's fourth S400 system to arrive in mid-May as Russia ships unit; deployment likely in Rajasthan #Russia #Rajasthan #India_fourth #Russia_ships #ships_unit

EU’s largest measures against Russia yet include escalation of crypto sanctions evasion #Russia #sanctions_evasion #largest_measures #include_escalation #crypto_sanctions

Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 yearsVarvara Voronchikhina claimed bronze in the women’s downhill standing in Cortina to win Russia’s first Paralympic medal since 2014. Varvara Voronchikhina claimed bronze in the women’s downhill standing in Cortina to win Russia’s first Paralympic medal since 2014. #Russia #Paralympic_medal #Voronchikhina_claimed #yearsVarvara_Voronchikhina #win_Russia #claimed_bronze #downhill_standing #Paralympic #Russia_wins #Varvara_Voronchikhina

Zelenskyy urges Trump to see through Russia’s ‘games’ In an FT interview, Ukraine’s president says conflict at ‘beginning of the end’ because both sides need a ceasefire #Russia #Trump #Ukraine #urges_Trump #Zelenskyy_urges #Zelenskyy

IPC allows Russia, Belarus to return under their flags for 2026 Paralympic GamesThe athletes from the two nations has been permitted to accumulate ranking points since Russia and Belarus won an appeal against the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in December. The athletes from the two nations has been permitted to accumulate ranking points since Russia and Belarus won an appeal against the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in December. #Russia #Snowboard_Federation #International_Ski #Paralympic_GamesThe #Belarus_won #accumulate_ranking #ranking_points #GamesThe_athletes #Belarus #FIS

10 Indian students make their mark at global nuclear technology programme in Russia #Indian #Russia #Indian_students #students_make #global_nuclear

US, Russia among 72 nations to take part in fleet review #Russia #review #part #nations #fleet_review

AI Is Here to Replace Nuclear Treaties. Scared Yet? The last major nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia just expired. Some experts believe a combination of satellite surveillance, AI, and human reviewers can take its place. Others, not so much. #Russia #Nuclear_Treaties #Replace_Nuclear #Treaties #Replace #Nuclear #major_nuclear

Russia oil to keep flowing? India reiterates stance on energy sourcing #Russia #oil #Russia_oil #flowing #India_reiterates

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans #Russia #Sberbank #largest_bank #crypto-backed_loans #issue_crypto-backed

India crude buy helps global market stability: Russia #Russia #India_crude #market_stability #crude_buy #global_market

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the latest round of U.S. sanctions imposed on key Russian oil companies such as Rosneft and Lukoil, labelling them as “unfriendly acts” aimed at undermining Russia’s energy sector and global trade influence. The sanctions, which target financial transactions and res trict technology exports to Russian petroleum firms, come as part of Washington’s continued response to Moscow’s ongoing actions in Ukraine and its closer alignment with sanctioned states like Iran. Despite the growing pressure, Putin asserted that these measures would “not significantly affect the Russian economy,” arguing that domestic production and alternative export channels to Asia have insulated Russia from the worst effects of Western economic restrictions. The newly announced sanctions represent one of the most sweeping U.S. actions against Russia’s oil industry since the initial post-Ukraine-invasion restrictions in 2022. Rosneft, Russia’s largest oil producer, and Lukoil, its biggest private energy firm, together account for over half of the nation’s crude output and export revenue. The sanctions are designed to curtail the companies’ access to Western financing and advanced extraction technologies, especially those needed for Arctic and deep-sea projects. However, Russia has adapted over the past few years by reorienting trade toward China, India, and the Middle East, setting up complex shipping and payment networks that bypass dollar-based transactions and make enforcement difficult. #Russia #VladimirPutin #USSactions #Rosneft #Lukoil #EnergyPolitics #OilTrade #UkraineWar #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics

French President Emmanuel Macron has raised alarms over a tanker spotted off the coast of France, which he claims is linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of vessels used to circumvent international sanctions. Speaking on October 4, 2025, Macron said the incident highlights the growing challenge of enforcing oil embargoes imposed on Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine. The tanker, believed to be operating under a flag of convenience and using complex ownership structures, was reportedly engaged in ship-to-ship transfers — a common tactic used to mask the origin of sanctioned Russian oil. Macron called for stronger European coordination to monitor such activities, warning that unchecked operations could undermine both energy security and sanction regimes. This revelation comes as the EU continues to face pressure over rising energy prices and concerns about Russia’s ability to sustain oil exports despite Western restrictions. Analysts suggest that Russia’s shadow fleet, estimated at hundreds of vessels, has become a critical tool for keeping its oil revenue flowing. Macron urged the EU to strengthen maritime surveillance and close loopholes that allow such tankers to operate near European waters. #Macron #France #Russia #ShadowFleet #OilSanctions #UkraineWar #EnergySecurity #EU #MaritimeSurveillance #GlobalTrade

At the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a serious caution: the war in Ukraine is not just a crisis for one country, but a warning for many. He argued that unchecked aggression sets a dangerous precedent — that what’s happening in Ukraine could be replicated elsewhere unless the world acts decisively. It’s less about borders, he said, and more about the underlying principle of international order and rule of law. Others at the Assembly echoed his concerns. Countries like Latvia and the Czech Republic worried about hybrid threats, alliances with controversial regimes, and the risk of escalating conflict. Meanwhile, Spain called for an immediate end to all civilian suffering in Gaza, and there was growing chatter about how nations should enforce global norms better. The speech underscored that many are feeling uneasy: is the international system strong enough? #Ukraine #Russia #UNGA #GlobalSecurity #Zelensky #InternationalLaw #Peace #ConflictPrevention #RuleOfLaw #Geopolitics
