Germany Accuses Russia of Hacking Social Democrat Party Emails
BRUSSELS (AP) — Germany on Friday joined NATO and other European nations in accusing Russian military intelligence of hacking top officials in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party and other sensitive government and industry targets. , warned that Russian cyber espionage would have consequences. Relations between Russia and Germany were already strained, with Germany providing military aid […]
Russia targets dissenters abroad, even in countries once thought safe, experts say
A military defector died in a hail of gunfire in Spain, then was hit by a car. In Lithuania, an opposition figure was repeatedly hit with a hammer. Journalist fell ill in Germany due to suspected poisoning. Since President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine, attacks and harassment against Russians, high profile and otherwise, […]
Russia will face consequences for cyberattack, German foreign minister says
Germany’s top diplomat has accused Russia’s military intelligence of orchestrating the intolerable cyber attack. Tensions have long existed between Germany and Russia due to Germany’s support for Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Verbock blamed the cyberattack on the Social Democratic Party on Russian state hackers. Germany’s top diplomat said on Friday that Russia would face […]
Wesley Clark says Ukraine war with Russia an endurance contest
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark suggested Wednesday that the war between Ukraine and Russia is a test of patience as both countries appear opposed to compromise in the more than two-year conflict. “I don’t think Ukraine is going to compromise and give up territory. We’re in a pretty tough situation right now, but I […]
Biden Declares U.S. Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic,’ Along with Russia, China
President Joe Biden, 81, declared in an unprecedented statement Wednesday that Japan is as “xenophobic” as Russia and China. Japan is a long-time ally of the United States and plays a role in countering China’s growing aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Biden has recently worked to build trust with Japan. In April, we hosted […]
Biden calls Japan, India ‘xenophobic’ on immigration alongside China, Russia
President Biden called Japan and India “xenophobic” at an off-camera campaign fundraiser in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, lumping U.S. allies in with China and Russia and saying the U.S. welcomes immigrants. claimed to be correct. “This election is about freedom, America, and democracy. That’s why I need you so badly. One of the reasons our […]
Russia proposes UN resolution to ban weaponization of outer space
Russia urges countries to take urgent action to “forever” prevent weapons in outer space, a week after vetoing a U.S.-Japan resolution to halt an arms race in space Distributed United Nations resolutions. Russia’s draft resolution, obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday, goes further than the Japanese and U.S. proposals, calling not only efforts to […]
New US sanctions against Russia target weapons development, ban uranium imports for nuclear power
The U.S. on Wednesday announced that hundreds of companies and people connected to Russia’s weapons program, more than a dozen Chinese companies accused of helping Russia find a way around early punishment, and Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny imposed new sanctions on individuals involved in the death of The actions by the Treasury Department and […]
Ukraine war briefing: Kharkiv residents suffer as Russia intensifies attacks | Ukraine
At least one person killed, nine injured in Russian attack on Kharkov the regional governor said on Tuesday. Russian shelling of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city near the Russian border, has intensified in recent weeks. The Ukrainian railway company said the victim, 24, was one of its employees. “This is another targeted attack on civilian rail […]
Biden directs spy agencies to share more intelligence with private sector over China, Russia threats
President Biden is directing U.S. spy agencies to more actively share information with private companies that handle U.S. critical infrastructure to guard against risks from foreign adversaries such as China and Russia, as well as criminal groups and hackers. . The new directive is part of a national security memorandum on critical infrastructure security and […]