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Russia detains a Moldovan citizen suspected of shooting a military officer on orders from Ukraine

Russian authorities say they have detained a suspect in last week’s shooting that wounded a senior military officer, the latest in a series of attacks on personnel and figures linked to the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

What’s really behind Trump’s deference to Putin?

Whether or not US president fits the definition of a Russian asset, his actions align closely with the Kremlin’s interests

The Guardian - UK

FSB Chair Warns G20 That Frontier AI Could Accelerate Cyber Attacks and Threaten Financial Stability

FSB Chair Andrew Bailey warns frontier AI could accelerate cyberattacks and amplify financial risks through shared technology providers

International Business Times UK

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New AI models pose growing threat to the global economy, Bailey warns

The Bank of England governor wrote that jurisdictions need to strengthen cybersecurity and enhance preventive measures to correct vulnerabilities that can have a dangerous impact on the global economy.

Euronews

AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England governor tells G20

Andrew Bailey, in role as financial stability watchdog chief, warns advanced models risk destabilising system

The Guardian - UK

Trump kept CIA chief’s visit to Russia from White House officials: report

President Trump dismissed suggestions that the CIA director was sent to Moscow over concerns that Russia could test NATO’s resolve

The Independent UK

Former Pussy Riot member reveals she was recruited by Russia’s security service to spy on activists

Margarita Konovalova, also known as Rita Flores, says she was coerced into become an informant

The Independent UK

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Russia jails man over spying for Poland one day after Warsaw foils assassination plot

Georgy Pirogov was sentenced to 23 years in a high-security colony for allegedly passing classified information to Polish intelligence. The verdict was announced the day after Poland said it had detained a Russian national suspected of planning a killing in Warsaw on the Kremlin's orders.

Euronews

A bungled bomb plot in Poland exposed a spy – but whose spy was he?

The long read: When exiled Russian opposition campaigner Igor Rogov was accused of working for the Kremlin, his friends were shocked. Could this young activist have really been an undercover agent?

The Guardian - UK

FBI Chief Kash Patel plans Russia trip in October; Kremlin-friendly newspaper hints at a give and take

FBI Director Kash Patel plans an unusual trip to Russia in mid-October. This visit occurs amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and heightened congressional scrutiny. Patel's history involves controversial Russia-related developments from Donald Trump's first term. Russian analysts suggest potential exchanges of information or political leverage. The FSB is expected to host…

The Economic Times

'Officials confused about who can ban whom': Telegram CEO Durov hits back after Russia charges him with terrorism

Russia has designated Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist. This action follows his refusal to comply with state demands for censorship. The Federal Security Service has initiated procedures to place Durov on an international wanted list. Russian authorities accuse Telegram of facilitating terrorist activities and causing significant damage. Durov…

The Economic Times

'Don't Get Confused': Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Fires Back at Russia's Terrorism Charge With Viral Meme

The Telegram founder used a statement, video and satirical posts to challenge Moscow after being added to Russia's register of terrorists and extremists.

International Business Times UK

Russia seeks arrest of Telegram's Durov over 'terrorism complicity' claims

Russia has announced it is seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of "complicity in terrorism", alleging he allowed the platform to be used for recruitment by Ukraine's security services.

Radio France Internationale

Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before - in Russia and France

On Wednesday, Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, accused him of aiding what it called terrorist activities. It also said it was adding Durov's name to international wanted lists.

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International Business Times UK

Russia Promotes State Linked 'Max' App as It Accuses Telegram of Enabling Sabotage and Mass Murder

Russia's FSB accuses Telegram of aiding terrorism, targeting founder Pavel Durov. Meanwhile, the Kremlin promotes Max, a state-linked messaging app, raising digital rights concerns.

The Independent UK

Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before -- in Russia and France

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into trouble with both the Kremlin and Western officials as he cast himself as a champion of free speech

International Business Times UK

Russia Accuses Telegram Founder of Aiding Terrorism for Refusing To Remove Ukrainian Recruitment Bots

Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with supporting terrorism, alleging he refused to remove recruitment bots used by Ukrainian intelligence, which he denied.

The Independent UK

Telegram founder Pavel Durov charged by Russia over terrorism offences

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Russia's Telegram crackdown: Pavel Durov charged with aiding terrorism, puts him on international wanted list

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) on Wednesday charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activities and placed him on an international wanted list, accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove content allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies and terrorist and extremist organisations.

France 24

Russia issues international wanted notice against Telegram founder Pavel Durov for aiding terrorism

Moscow on Wednesday said it had issued an international wanted notice for Russian-born Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for "complicity in terrorism". Russian security services accused Durov of failing to remove "channels, chats and bots" on the popular messaging platform allegedly used by Ukraine to recruit people for deadly sabotage operations…

Euronews

Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Durov

Durov, who holds French and UAE passports and has lived outside Russia for years, called the case politically motivated. The Kremlin frequently targets its political enemies on charges of supporting "terrorism" or "extremism".

The Economic Times

Telegram founder Pavel Durov charged by Russia's FSB for facilitating terrorism

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities, accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove content allegedly used for terrorism, sabotage and cyber-fraud inside Russia. The FSB has also issued an international arrest warrant. Telegram has not commented, while Durov continues to…

International Business Times UK

Kash Patel May Become First FBI Director to Visit Russia Since 2013 With Tentative October Trip

FBI Director Kash Patel plans a historic visit to Russia amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine, the first such trip since 2013, raising questions about US-Russia relations and Patel's travel expenses.

International Business Times UK

Russia Accused of Plotting Winter Blackout for 500,000 Europeans: UK and EU Strike Back

UK and EU sanctions follow a thwarted FSB attack on Poland's power grid. Learn about the targeted individuals and entities, including GRU officers and malware operators, and the implications for cybersecurity.

France 24

EU, UK slap sanctions on Russian spies and hackers over cyberattacks

The EU and Britain on Monday imposed coordinated sanctions on Russian military intelligence officials and private companies over a major cyberespionage campaign targeting European infrastructure in a bid to destabilise the EU and its partners.

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