Tatiana Kurashkevich, a Russian citizen, was arrested in Georgia on U.S. sanctions evasion charges, highlighting intensified international enforcement and potential trade sector impacts.
The EU plans to restrict Microsoft, Google, and Amazon from bidding on government cloud tenders in strategic sectors to reduce dependence on U.S. tech firms.
Drone attacks in Rostov and Saratov regions ignite fires at oil storage and refinery facilities, causing infrastructure damage but no reported casualties.
Investigations reveal Western governesses teach foreign languages to Vladimir Putin’s alleged children, with annual costs reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars.
NATO intelligence reveals Russia’s potential deployment of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles on the ocean floor, signaling a new strategic dimension in underwater deterrence.
Paris prosecutors report around 20 alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims have come forward, advancing investigations into human trafficking facilitators in France.
Russian forces conducted drone and missile strikes overnight on May 17 targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, causing property damage and injuries but no reported fatalities.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian companies and 34 individuals linked to the military-industrial complex, extending measures against key defense suppliers and lobbyists.
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds resigns following unauthorized drone incursions linked to Ukraine, raising concerns over Baltic airspace security amid regional conflicts.
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro fled Hungary for the US amid extradition efforts by Poland’s government following Hungary’s new prime minister’s pledge.
A drone crashed into a residential building in western Moscow, causing facade damage and shattered windows. Emergency services responded swiftly, and two other drones were intercepted.
US acting Chargé d’Affaires Julie Davis plans to leave Kyiv amid reported disagreements with Trump’s reduced support for Ukraine, creating a key diplomatic vacancy during rising regional tensions.
Moscow court restricts individuals accused of manipulating Moscow Exchange prices via Telegram channels amid probe into illicit trades exceeding 28 million rubles.
Germany attributes a phishing campaign targeting Signal users in politics and media to Russia, with investigations underway and compromised accounts including top officials.
A fake BBC video circulated online falsely showed a stolen Cezanne painting in Ukrainian President Zelensky’s office, linked to a Russian GRU disinformation network.