Russia
Attacks targeting Russia
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Russia’s Finance Ministry to Debut Yuan Bonds in December
Russia’s Finance Ministry will issue its first series of government bonds denominated in Chinese yuan next month, diversifying its borrowing portfolio and mitigating Western sanctions amid declining traditional revenue streams and a projected budget deficit.
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Lavrov Urges US to Accept New START Extension
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to accept Moscow’s offer: extend the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty for one year.
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Russia’s Ulyanovsk Region Imposes Permanent Mobile Internet Blackout
Russia’s Ulyanovsk region imposed the country’s first permanent mobile internet blackout, citing security concerns related to the ongoing “special military operation” in Ukraine.
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Russia Detains Eight in Bashkortostan Over Alleged Telecom Sabotage Plot
Russian authorities have detained eight individuals in the republic of Bashkortostan, alleging their involvement in a plot to sabotage telecommunications infrastructure. The detentions signal a heightened focus on internal security amidst ongoing international tensions.
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Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Power in Russian Border Regions, Leaving Thousands in Darkness
Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of drone and missile strikes targeting energy infrastructure across several Russian border regions, resulting in widespread power outages. This strategy aims to disrupt vital infrastructure, exert economic pressure, and underscore the vulnerability of Russian domestic systems.
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Russia Enacts New Reservist Law Amid Ukraine War, Sparking ‘Hidden Mobilization’ Concerns
A new Russian law allowing reservist call-ups for ‘special training’ amid the Ukraine war has sparked concerns of a ‘hidden mobilization’ to bolster forces, though its impact remains debated.
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Industrial Facilities
Ukrainian drones struck an industrial complex in Russia’s central republic of Bashkortostan and a power substation in the Kursk region, according to statements from regional authorities. The incidents mark a continuation of cross-border attacks targeting critical infrastructure.