Russia

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met Andrey Petrov of Rosatom to review progress on the Dabaa nuclear power plant. Discussions covered timelines, coordination and training. Both sides confirmed work is on schedule.

March 21, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A report details evidence of Russian agents working with ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula to influence South Africa's 2024 elections. The effort, described as failed, prompts questions over Mbalula's credibility and presidential prospects. Stephen Grootes analyses the spending and limited impact in Daily Maverick.

Journalists reported mysterious phishing attempts by unknowns a few weeks ago. The Dutch secret service now holds Russia responsible for attacks on the messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal. The report explains how the attacks work and how users can protect themselves.

March 09, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Moldova's Anticorruption Center has alleged a $107 million cryptocurrency scheme aimed at influencing elections. Blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs identified connections to a Russia-backed operation that pays agitators using digital currencies.

A Russian court has sentenced three young men to five years in prison for attempting to rob a cryptocurrency owner in Omsk. The attackers broke into the victim's apartment, threatened him with a knife, and beat him, but fled empty-handed after a neighbor intervened. The court ordered them to pay the victim over $5,000 in damages.

February 27, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Swedish armed forces confirmed on Friday that the drone neutralized near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle was of Russian origin. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Öresund strait, about 13 kilometers from the ship docked in Malmö. The French Foreign Minister described such an action as a 'ridiculous provocation' if it came from Russia.