U.S. intelligence officials and private tech companies say Russian activity has increased sharply before the Nov. 5 election.
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U.S. Defense Secretary confirms North Korea has sent troops to Russia
If the troops join the war in Ukraine on Russia’s side, it will be ‘a very, very serious issue,’ Lloyd Austin says.
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Tech firms remove social media accounts of Russian drone factory after investigation
Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
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After 67 days adrift, a Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead
Russian media reported that the trio had a small food ration and about 20 liters of water when their engine failed and they found themselves adrift.
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This threat hunter chases U.S. foes exploiting AI to sway the election
Ben Nimmo confronting the dramatic boost that artificial intelligence can provide to foreign adversaries’ disinformation operations.
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Ukrainian envoy urges response to alleged killings of POWs in Kursk
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russia had launched around 900 guided aerial bombs, more than 40 missiles and 400 drones against Ukraine over the past week.
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Ukrainian recruiters descend on Kyiv’s nightlife in search of men not registered for conscription
Ukrainian military recruitment officers have raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv, checking military registration documents and detaining men who are not in compliance.
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Ukrainian president calls on Europe for aid
Volodymyr Zelensky planned to present his blueprint at a weekend meeting of Western leaders in Germany, but it was postponed after President Biden stayed home because of the hurricane crisis in Florida.
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Russia bans Discord chat program, to the chagrin of its military users
More than 2½ years into the war, Russia has failed to implement a secure communications system for its military.
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub as Zelensky says war is in ‘very important phase’
Ukraine has developed long-range drones that have hit oil depots and refineries, as well as armories, as it increasingly targets rear areas that are essential for Russia’s onslaught.