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Security Council LIVE: Civilian suffering grows in Russia-Ukraine war

As spiralling drone and missile attacks on civilians in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continue, top UN officials told the Security Council on Monday that every diplomatic effort must work towards a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire. UN News app users can follow our liv

Briton fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine

Bradley Townsend left South Yorkshire in April, telling his family he was going to Romania.

Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists

Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.

Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China - dw.com

Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China dw.com New pro-presidential party wins large majority in Kazakh election, exit polls show Reuters Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power dw.com Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake?

Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but de Bendern warns that they remain insufficient to address the country's fundamental vulnerability. Are Ukraine's al

Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries have deepened Russia's fuel crisis, with shortages reaching Moscow. Could growing public anger put Putin under pressure?

Russian missiles kill 17 more in Ukraine as Guterres calls for ceasefire

Russian ballistic missile strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in and around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, local authorities reported.

Putin wants to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to draft 300,000 more troops in his continued war effort against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters Russia could draft enough troops next year to reach a total of 500,000, according to Re

Burnham says UK with Ukraine ‘all the way’ despite ‘outrageous threats’ from Russia – Europe live

Coalition of the Willing condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, pledges to work on ‘constraining Russia’s war chest’ Here’s the full quote from Kremlin’s Peskov , via AFP: “ Britain is methodically and regularly throwing oil on the fire and methodically and regularly plotting schem

Briton fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine

Bradley Townsend left South Yorkshire in April, telling his family he was going to Romania.

Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia

It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

Ukraine hits Russia’s second-largest online retailer - Financial Times

Ukraine hits Russia’s second-largest online retailer Financial Times Russia's second-biggest online retailer Ozon targeted in Ukrainian strikes BBC Ukraine targets Ozon in widening attacks on Russian online retailers Reuters Ukraine drone strikes target second Russian retail gian

Slovakia finds Russian backdoor in traffic speed cameras

Article URL: https://risky.biz/risky-bulletin-slovakia-finds-russian-backdoor-in-traffic-speed-cameras/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49409200 Points: 21 # Comments: 2

Fighter jets help destroy Russian drone boat near European offshore gas platform

This week, Romania accused Russia of sending a drone boat loaded with explosives to a vital European natural gas platform in the Black Sea. A Romanian F-16 fighter jet used its cannons to disable the surface drone so that explosive ordnance experts could blow it up safely. On Aug

Ukraine marks Independence Day as UK vows support despite Russia's threats

Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite

Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.

Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes

Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.

European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on - AP News

European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on AP News As Ukraine’s allies gather for big anniversary, one key backer is absent NBC News Opinion | Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day WSJ Ukraine’s robot and drone parade offers a glimpse of the

Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia

War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.

Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say - The New York Times

Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say The New York Times A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I. The New York Times Ukraine continues to find Nvidia's automotive processors in Russian weapons heise onlin

Merchant Navy sailor killed in Russian drone strike laid to rest in Kasaragod

The mortal remains of 26-year-old Merchant Navy sailor Akhil Joyan, who was killed in a Russian drone strike on a cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Odessa coast, were laid to rest at his native Vellarikundu on August 24.

Burnham accuses Russia of ‘outrageous threats’ against UK as he visits Kyiv

Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as Burnham offers Ukraine declassified details of missile components Europe live – latest updates Andy Burnham has accused the Kremlin of “outrageous threats” against the UK as Russia warned of an escalation in tensions after the UK

Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes

Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.

EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires

EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.

US pressure needs to be directed at Russia, not Ukraine

Author David J. Kramer argues that the Trump administration must consistently defend American corporate interests and global market stability by increasing pressure on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine.

Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin raises pressure over Ukraine support

Embassy in London says Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left last month after seve

Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan

Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories Japan has criticised missile tests carried out by Russia’s navy around the disputed islands visited by Vladimir Putin last week amid continuing tensions be

Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China

Kazakhstan, where power is being continuously consolidated in the president's hands, will have to continue its tough balancing act between the EU, Russia and China following the parliamentary elections this Sunday.

Another disguised Russian banking app has topped the US iPhone App Store

Back in June, we flagged three instances of U.S.-sanctioned Russian banks sneaking client apps onto the App Store. Two months later, another example has climbed to the top of the iPhone App Store.

The ‘ordinary’ woman accused of assassinating a Russian commander in Crimea

Friends close to Margarita Reutt are shocked she could allegedly plant bomb that killed Ukrainian defector Robert Shageev, while others recall a stubborn grit to see any plan through It was just after dawn in Sevastopol when a powerful explosion tore through a quiet square in a r

'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature."

German army helps Poland protect itself against Russia

Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the East Shield.

Photos: Russia celebrates National Flag Day amid war and tensions with the West

Participants in St Petersburg honour Russia’s tricolour with patriotic events and ribbon distributions across the city.

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits - Al Jazeera

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits Al Jazeera As Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens The Guardian A City Under Siege The New York Times War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S.

Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization - WSJ

Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns CNN Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says Reuters Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy says Putin plans t

France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes

This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the grou

Ukraine: Russia steps up attacks as German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul visits Kyiv

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has traveled to Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. A Russian missile attack killed at least 2 people as Wadephul met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian drones kill several, hit warehouse of Russian online retailer Ozon

The strike is the first on Ozon, Russia's second-largest online retailer, which Ukraine sees as part of a wider campaign against economic infrastructure.

Children among wounded in Zelensky's hometown, struck by Russian drones

Early this Saturday, Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone killed a man and wounded four, according to officials, while a warehouse was on fire in Kyiv. It comes after a Russian bombing killed at least 20 people on Friday, 16 of them in t

Zelensky says wartime election would ‘destroy’ Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that holding elections amid Russia’s war with Ukraine would “destroy” the country. “I believe that ​if we want to destroy the country, then we can move towards elections ​during this kind of war,” Zelensky told reporters. The pre

Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power

Candidates from seven state-approved parties took part in the election, while opposition parties were banned. As Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire' - Reuters

Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire' Reuters UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings The New York Times Western missiles will help Ukraine - but won't win the war BBC The U.K. will help Ukraine make long-range missi

Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham arrives in Kyiv to show support - DW.com

Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham arrives in Kyiv to show support DW.com Burnham in Ukraine with plans to hand over UK blueprints for long-range missiles - follow live BBC UK ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by giving weaponry blueprints to Ukraine, says Russia The Guardian UK Prime Minister

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory - The Independent

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory The Independent Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns CNN Putin wants

Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

President sharply criticises proposal, saying ‘elections right now are a tsunami for the state that will split Ukraine’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said holding elections in Ukraine during wartime would risk splitting the country at a time when Russia is amassing ballistic missiles a

Kazakhstan parliamentary vote to cement president's power

Candidates from seven state-approved parties are taking part in the election, while opposition parties have been banned. Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says Reuters Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Russia’s War Toll Mounts In Ukraine Amid A Possible Mobilization Forbes Putin still has plans for offensive toward K

Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions

Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with the US attempt to impose fresh sanctions against Iran in what the Treasury secretary, Scott Be

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid war's latest escalation

Ukraine wants ​peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations.

What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers

As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections

The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.

Sudan: US proposes expanding UN arms embargo

The US has called for a UN arms embargo for Darfur to be broadened to the whole of Sudan. The change would require Security Council approval, with Russia warning it would hurt the Sudanese army.

The Most Remote Place on Earth Has Space Junk and a Sea Monster

Q: What do sci-fi-pioneer Jules Verne, horror-writer H.P. Lovecraft, and the Russian space programme have in common? A: Their overlapping interest in an inhospitable corner of the South Pacific, only recently identified as the remotest part of the world’s oceans—Point Nemo. Point

Stunning Antiquities and Frida Kahlo’s Home Are Just Some of the Offerings That Have Bolstered Mexico City’s Fantastic Array of Museums

The ancient capital has plenty of artwork and fossils, if that’s what you like. Or tour the writing rooms of a Nobel winner, the fortified home of an exiled Russian revolutionary and towers of skulls

‘Only One of Its Kind’ Jellyfish Museum Astounds Visitors With Awe-Inspiring Displays of Sea Nettles Safely Behind Glass

The museum opened in the spring and was founded by two aquarium experts who fled the Russia-Ukraine war

EU allies back Ukraine on Independence Day without Trump envoys - Euronews.com

EU allies back Ukraine on Independence Day without Trump envoys Euronews.com Putin ‘panicked’ as defiant Ukraine marks Independence Day under Russian bombardment Fox News As Ukraine’s allies gather for big anniversary, one key backer is absent NBC News Ukraine’s Independence Day

Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments

Plus: Apple sends out an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more.

Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low

European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after the Russian invasion started, with the European Union having an

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Putin Wants to Draft 300K New Troops, Zelensky Says - The Moscow Times

Putin Wants to Draft 300K New Troops, Zelensky Says The Moscow Times Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns CNN Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Ze

A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I. - The New York Times

A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I. The New York Times Minicomputers Made by Nvidia Are Powering Moscow’s A.I. Drones The New York Times Evidence Suggests Russian Drone Chose Its Own Target in Zaporizhzhia, Killing Three People Межа. Новини України. A

Hope to see PM Modi soon as we planned: Putin tells Jaishankar

Mr. Jaishankar briefed the Russian President, who said PM Modi looks forward to meeting Mr. Putin at the SCO summit, then welcoming him to India for the BRICS Summit, and later the annual bilateral summit

European leaders rally in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its four-year-old invasion of the country. Among the guests is new UK prime minister Andy Burnham, his first overseas t

War-torn Ukraine celebrates resilience on anniversary of its independence

August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders meet in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is set to chair a meeting with Volodymr Zelensky to discuss ways to bolster support for

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Western missiles will help Ukraine - but won't win the war - BBC

Western missiles will help Ukraine - but won't win the war BBC UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings The New York Times Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire' Reuters UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range

France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet

France and the U.K. are boosting their missile support for Ukraine following deadly Russian drone strikes.

Pence: Stopping ballistic attacks in Ukraine will ‘take the last fighting tool out of Vladimir Putin’s hands’

Former Vice President Mike Pence and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday stressed the importance of Ukraine having the capabilities to deter Russian ballistic missile strikes. During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Pence said Russian forces have “shif

UK's Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile production - Reuters

UK's Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile production Reuters UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings The New York Times Britain’s giving Ukraine access to secret missile technology. Will it make a difference? CNN Europea

On this day in space! Aug. 21, 1914: Total solar eclipse expedition crashed by WWI

On Aug. 21, 1914, a total solar eclipse temporarily darkened skies across Europe and Asia. A young German astronomer and friend of Albert Einstein's, Erwin Finlay-Freundlich, led an expedition to the Crimean Peninsula of Russia, where he hoped to record observations that would ve

Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost - Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost Al Jazeera UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings The New York Times ANALYSIS: Western missiles will help Ukraine - but won't win the war BBC Britain’s giving Ukraine access to

Pence denies that Iran war hurting Ukraine by depleting US stockpiles

Former Vice President Mike Pence denied Sunday that the U.S. military depleting its weapons stockpiles in the Iran war is hurting Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia. “I don’t see it that way, and I don’t think… the Ukrainians do either,” Pence told host Dana Bash on CNN’

Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost

'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.

The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine

Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippines: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images.

Serbia requests international assistance to battle wildfires

Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.

Germany investigates arms cache found in woods near Berlin

Handguns and ammunition were found in a forest near Berlin last year. Reports say German authorities suspect they were to be used for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence.

Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022

Kryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still unaccounted for. It has added urgency to the request Zelensky has been making f

Putin acknowledges economic impact from Ukraine’s refinery strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin came as Moscow and Kyiv continued to trade strikes on infrastructure facilities.

South Korea tests Arctic route with a first container shipped to Europe

Reaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this route for years. But yesterday, South Korea sent its first container ship along this path to avoid the traffic blockade in the Middle East. Experts warn the shift could further accelerate t

Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought

Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine's agricultural sector. Grain exports are severely restricted, and Kyiv is seeking solutions.