In early 2022 the Russian military built up a force fighter jets, air defense systems and 100,000 troops along its border with Ukraine. Military experts say the buildup gives the Russian military an array of options including seizing the entire territory or certain parts within the country. Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union before it collapsed at the end of the Cold War in 1991. The disintegration of the Soviet Union left Russia with a vastly depleted population, territory, and economy. Now Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to reclaim some of that glory …
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Two men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia and collecting information on potential attack targets, including U.S. military facilities, authorities said Thursday.The German Federal Prosecutor's office said in a statement that two German-Russian nationals — named only as Dieter S. and Alexander J. in line with the country's privacy rules — were working with a Russian secret service agent to undermine international military support for Ukraine.Dieter S. is suspected to be a former fighter for pro-Kremlin forces in eastern Ukraine and is accused of making arrangements for an explosive or arson attack in Germany.The German Foreign Ministry confirmed that it it had on Thursday summoned the Russian ambassador to Berlin in light of the arrests.The men were arrested on Wednesday in Bayreuth, a city in the southern state of Bavaria, by the Federal Criminal Police OfficeTheir homes and workplaces were searched by Bavarian state police. Some Ukrainian soldiers have been training at U.S. military installations in this part of Bavaria.Arrest warrants dated April 9 accuse both men of working for a foreign secret service and carrying out "activity for sabotage purposes" and for obtaining "security-threatening depictions of military installations," prosecutors said.
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Blinken will depart on April 23 for a four-day trip to China, where he will meet with senior Chinese officials amid heightening tensions, including over China's alignment with Russia and aggressive moves against the Philippines in the South China Sea, Politico reported.Blinken is also expected to raise U.S. concerns that Beijing is helping Russia build up its defense industry to fight the war in Ukraine."China welcomes Secretary of State Blinken to visit China in the next few days," said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, at a regular press briefing.Blinken is visiting the world's second-largest economy to help smooth over recent strains, most notably after U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for sharply higher tariffs on Chinese metal products."As a matter of principle, we have consistently demanded the United States earnestly respect the principles of fair competition, respect WTO rules, and immediately stop the trade protectionist measures aimed at China," Lin said.Biden aides said the U.S. president was proposing raising to 25% tariffs imposed by his predecessor Donald Trump on certain Chinese steel and aluminum products. The proposed higher tariff rate would apply to more than $1 billion worth of steel and aluminum products, a U.S. official said.
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As the United States gears up for its upcoming presidential election, Microsoft has sounded the alarm on a concerning development: Russian influence operations targeting the electoral process have begun to intensify. According to recent findings by the tech giant, Russia-linked accounts have been actively disseminating divisive content aimed at U.S. audiences. This includes criticism of American support for Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia, highlighting a strategic attempt to sow discord and influence public opinion.Microsoft's investigation reveals that these influence campaigns have gradually increased over the past 45 days, marking a significant uptick in activity aimed at swaying the outcome of the U.S. election. Although the pace of these operations is reportedly slower than in previous election cycles, the intent remains clear: to undermine confidence in the democratic process and weaken the United States' position on the global stage.Analysts have identified several groups affiliated with the Russian government as being behind these efforts. Their objectives are multifaceted, but a key goal appears to be reducing U.S. support for Ukraine, thereby exacerbating domestic divisions within the United States. This strategy not only aims to influence the election outcome but also to erode the unity and resolve of American society and its allies.The European Union is also taking note of these developments, with EU leaders discussing potential responses to Russian meddling. There are calls within the bloc for new sanctions targeting Russia's 'malign activities,' underscoring the international concern over Russia's attempts to interfere in democratic processes not only in the United States but also within the EU.As the world watches closely, the revelations from Microsoft serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges facing democracies in the digital age. With influence operations becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for vigilance and resilience against such threats has never been more critical. As the U.S. election draws nearer, all eyes will be on how the nation and its allies respond to these attempts at interference, with the integrity of democratic institutions hanging in the balance.
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