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Russian chipmaker unveils Raspberry Pi competitor — despite US sanction woes, Elbrus packs its homegrown chip into the smallest form factor yet

The Elbrus-2S3 processor is being used to power a Raspberry Pi 5 competitor from Russian state agency Rostec. The problem? The Elbrus-2S3 hasn't been produced since 2022 when Taiwan sanctioned Russia.

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More Russian warplanes are flying in Ukraine, posing risks for Kyiv and Moscow

The Russian air force has intensified its activity on the Ukraine war’s front line to try to capitalise on the victory at Avdiivka, the eastern city that Moscow’s forces captured last month. After a long period of avoiding threats from Ukrainian air defence, the tactic has proven risky: Kyiv’s forces…

France 24

Putin sets sights on re-election but cost of war can only grow

With defence spending booming, China onside and murky deals filling gaps left by sanctions, the Kremlin believes it can weather a damaged rouble, but will Russians stomach welfare cuts if they come?

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Russian weapons manufacturers hosted at Saudi trade event

Companies with direct links to Russian military set to attend, which is likely to heighten tensions with US

The Guardian - UK

Russia uses horror incendiary thermite shells with lethal combustion at 2,700C

Vladimir Putin's army used incendiary thermite shells overnight as the Kremlin leader 'demands Bakhmut is taken by end of month' in his ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin losing grip and facing regime collapse as Kremlin 'predators' circle

Competing power groups are at each others' throats and weakened Russian president Vladimir Putin can no longer control those vying for position in his close circle, it has been claimed

Daily Mirror

Spain moves yacht linked to Russian oligarch after payments stop - ministry source

Spanish authorities moved a luxury yacht linked to the sanctioned head of Russian defence group Rostec after the shipyard where it was berthed stopped receiving payments for its repairs, a transport ministry source said.

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New U.S. sanctions target Russian gold imports, defense industry

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on more than 100 targets and banned new imports of Russian gold, acting on commitments made by the Group of Seven leaders this week to further punish Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Chinese hackers targeted Russian defence data, report says

TEL AVIV: The emails landed March 23 in the inboxes of scientists and engineers at several of Russia’s military research and development institutes, purportedly sent by Russia’s Ministry of Health. They carried a subject line that offered seemingly tantalizing information about a “list of persons under U.S. sanctions for invading…

Bangkok Post

Vladimir Putin looks weak but it could be a smart move, says body language expert

Russian president Vladimir Putin was once feared around the world as a bear-fighting macho man but now the Kremlin’s top man looks a shadow of his former self as he appears weak and frail in public appearances

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin retches and splutters in meeting as chemotherapy rumours spiral

The Russian leader appeared dazed and bloated as he spoke with Sergey Chemezov, a former KGB general and CEO of state-owned military hardware company Rostec.

Daily Record

Dazed Vladimir Putin splutters and retches in meeting amid chemotherapy rumours

Vladimir Putin, 69, looked dazed and bloated as he sat across from defence giant Sergey Chemezov, whose company Rostec builds an array of military hardware

Daily Mirror

Special Report: Sanctioned weapons mogul who supplied Russia’s troops has ties to Philip Morris

A longtime Russian business associate of American tobacco giant Philip Morris International Inc - a billionaire whose holdings have included a major stake in a weapons plant supplying Russia’s military - has been sanctioned in Europe for aiding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a Reuters review of business registries…

Reuters

‘Stronger together’: Myanmar, Russia parade military relationship

Increasingly isolated on the world stage, Myanmar’s deepening Russia ties will be on display at annual Armed Forces Day.

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Spain seizes Russian oligarch's yacht in Barcelona

Spain has temporarily seized a Russian oligarch's $140 million yacht in Barcelona, the country said on Monday, as two sources said the vessel belonged to the head of Russian state conglomerate Rostec, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Putin ally Chemezov says Russia will be the victor

Sergei Chemezov, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, said that the military operation in Ukraine had prevented an attack on Russia, which he said would emerge victorious from the sanctions imposed by the West.

The Independent UK

‘Ill-begotten gains’: Russian oligarchs named in new US sanction list over Ukraine invasion

They include Russia’s wealthiest men, judo training partners, former KGB agents, founder of a troll farm, and Vladimir Putin’s personal press secretary

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