#russia

#russia

The Kremlin has issued a warning of escalating nuclear tensions and is taking immediate action to protect themselves amid rising militarisation in the nuclear sphere.

Kyrylo Budanov warns that Vladimir Putin will spend $1 trillion over the next 11 years for the upcoming large-scale war and mobilizing all sectors of Russian society.

Derek Huffman relocated his family to Russia via a Kremlin-backed visa scheme, aiming for traditional values. Initially, he assumed a non-combat role but now finds himself near the Ukraine front.

The use of Authentic Antics malware demonstrates the persistence and sophistication of the cyber threat posed by Russia's GRU, according to the UK's National Cyber Security Centre director of operations Paul Chichester.

Three powerful earthquakes, including one at a magnitude of 7.4, struck off the Pacific coast of Russia near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The tremors occurred within 32 minutes, increasing concerns about potential tsunamis.

Executives in at least three of the country's big banks have considered the risk that they may need to ask Russia's central bank for a bailout in the next year.

Anton Gorelkin suggested that WhatsApp should prepare to exit the Russian market, highlighting it might be classified as restricted software amid the rise of a state-backed alternative.

The developer of the Telegram messaging app has begun the legal process of opening a representative office in Russia, responding to local regulations after years of non-compliance.

The bank's proposals would regulate bitcoin and crypto assets similarly to traditional bank accounts, acting as custodians to guarantee security and protect against hacking.

Kremlin threatens preemptive strikes claiming Russia is already at 'war' with NATO. Those prototype bunkers that withstand the bombings and remain intact will be used across the country for civilians.

The amendment would add a new article, 13.53, to Russia's Administrative Code, titled: 'Searching for known extremist materials and accessing them, including through the use of hardware and software tools that enable access to restricted information resources or information and telecommunications networks.' Under the proposal, individuals would face fines of 3,000 to 5,000 rubles (roughly $38 to $64) for the 'deliberate search for extremist materials.'