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A Russian operation is reportedly using AI-generated fake content to target voters. The operation was discussed in a recent edition of the Big Tech Podcast.

Russia is reportedly sending assault troops into combat without body armor.

Russia has launched a barrage of drones and missiles.

Russian media reported that loans up to 10 million rubles will be written off for individuals who sign a contract with the Ministry of Defense. The bill has been passed by the State Duma.

The Russian government has approved legislative bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies. This move follows warnings of over $182 million lost in crypto scams in 2025 and criminalizing illegal crypto circulation. Russia's parliament has approved bills to regulate cryptocurrencies. These bills aim to establish a framework for digital asset transactions.

A Ukrainian drone attack has halted operations at a Russian oil refinery. The extent of the damage and the duration of the halt are not yet clear. Hungary has summoned the Russian ambassador following drone attacks near its border with Ukraine. The refinery is located in Russia. This incident follows previous drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. This action impacts Russian energy production.

The head of Russia's Central Bank believes that the circulation of cryptocurrencies and crypto-financial assets (CFA) in Russia should gradually converge. The government has approved draft bills for cryptocurrency regulation in Russia.

The Russian legislature has passed a new measure aimed at protecting residents from cryptocurrency-related fraud. This action comes amid discussions about the legalization of the cryptocurrency market in Russia.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 137 km east of Ozernovskiy, Russia, at a depth of 56.534 km. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake has been recorded near Nicaragua. A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands.

Russian authorities are considering expanding liability for cryptocurrency operations. A strike force has frozen $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to Southeast Asian scam networks. This was reported by Europol and Criminal Assets Bureau.