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Propaganda
Fact Check: Russian Troops, Not Ukrainians, Caught in Viral ‘Handcuffed for Battle’ Hoax
A video originally posted by a Russian Telegram channel about issues within Russia’s military was hijacked by propagandists, who falsely claimed it showed Ukrainian soldiers.
Jan. 31, 2025
France
Romanian Mercs Surrendered After Fighting for DR Congo
Close to 300 foreign mercenaries surrendered to UN peacekeeping forces after being contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fight against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels.
Jan. 31, 2025
War in Ukraine
European Business Association Needs Tailored Air Alerts
EBA proposed narrowing the geographic scope of warnings for Russian aerial strikes, when and where possible – saying the current generalized approach leads to unnecessary losses and production halts.
Jan. 31, 2025
Russia
Ukrainian Drones Slam Massive Lukoil Refinery Deep in Russia – Again
Lukoil facilities have become frequent targets of Ukrainian drone and cyberattacks recently. The refinery in Volgograd is one of Russia’s largest.
Jan. 31, 2025
Russia
Polish Deputy PM Accuses Russia of Trying to Recruit Election Trolls on Dark Web
Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski accused Russia on Tuesday of attempting to recruit Poles on the dark net to try to influence Poland’s presidential election campaign.
Jan. 31, 2025
Partisans
Partisans Uncover Russian Guard Unit in Smolensk, Gather Intel Over ‘Tea Chat’
Atesh agents infiltrated a Russian Guard unit, established contact with servicemembers, and extracted valuable intelligence, which was swiftly relayed to Ukrainian forces, the group reported.
Jan. 31, 2025
Ukraine
USAID Funding Halt Leaves Ukrainian Media Seeking Support
Various Ukrainian media projects have asked for help following the suspension of USAID funding.
Jan. 31, 2025
US
‘I Refuse to Be Their Puppet’ – Trump’s Intel Chief Pick Faces Tough Questions About Russian Sympathies
US Senators from both sides of the aisle given pause about the nominee for the Director of National Intelligence, due to her friendliness with dictators and leniency for intel whistleblower Snowden.
Jan. 31, 2025
