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The European Union is considering options to support the company Euroclear following a recent Russian court decision. The move comes after a Moscow court allowed...

A Russian war blogger has issued a warning regarding the average life expectancy of soldiers.

The Moscow Exchange plans to launch cryptocurrency trading before the end of the year. Russian authorities stated that cryptocurrency exchanges will only operate in non-cash form. The Moscow Exchange may begin trading cryptocurrencies as early as 2027.

The Russian military has developed a new, advanced machine gun that is reportedly easier to disassemble than a Kalashnikov. This development is part of ongoing military modernization efforts. Russia's military spending is increasing as the conflict in Ukraine continues. Reports indicate that military expenditures are rising, with some estimates suggesting a increase in defense budgets.

Russia has granted a loan for the construction of a nuclear power plant. The specific terms of the loan and the location of the plant are yet to be disclosed. The loan agreement was finalized recently.

Russian police have issued an advisory regarding an increase in scam cases that involve cryptocurrency transfers. Russia's State Duma has sent amendments to a bill on cryptocurrency legalization to the Ministry of Finance for discussion.

The Federal Tax Service of Russia has announced the total amount of taxes that cryptocurrency miners are expected to pay for the year 2025.

A Russian-speaking cyber group known as GreyVibe has been using AI platforms like Ideogram AI, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini to launch attacks. The group operates within the Moscow time zone.

Ukrainian strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities. The United States stated it would find a way to supply Ukraine with the necessary means to defend itself. Special Operations Forces reportedly struck a key node of major oil pipelines running from Siberia to Europe.

A bill to regulate cryptocurrency operations has been introduced in Russia's State Duma. The committee has sent amendments to the bill on legalizing cryptocurrencies to the Ministry of Finance for discussion.