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Telegram Founder Criticizes Russian VPN Block for Causing Payment System Disruption

Telegram Founder Criticizes Russian VPN Block for Causing Payment System Disruption

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly criticized Russia's recent attempts to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which he claims have led to significant disruptions in the country's domestic payment systems. On April 4, Durov stated that the blocking efforts triggered a massive banking failure, affecting tens of millions of Russians who are now resisting these digital controls. The disruption caused chaos for shoppers, with the Moscow metro allowing entry without payment and a regional zoo requesting visitors to use cash. Durov's comments highlight the growing resistance among Russians to bypass these restrictions, which he refers to as 'Digital Resistance.'
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Trump da 48 horas para lograr acuerdo sobre Ormuz y los bombardeos en Irán alcanzan zona de una planta nuclear

Trump da 48 horas para lograr acuerdo sobre Ormuz y los bombardeos en Irán alcanzan zona de una planta nuclear

The U.S. President, Donald Trump, threatened to unleash a "hell" if Iran does not reach an agreement within 48 hours to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway blocked by Iran, where bombing reached a zone near a nuclear plant.
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Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for some

Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for some

MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - The Kremlin is pushing Russians to use state-backed messenger service MAX, but some are wary about the service and say they do not want to download it at all.
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New CrystalX RAT Malware Emerges with Advanced Capabilities

New CrystalX RAT Malware Emerges with Advanced Capabilities

New CrystalX RAT Malware Emerges with Advanced Capabilities
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Russian forces maintain day-long drone barrage of Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russian forces maintain day-long drone barrage of Ukraine's Kharkiv

KHARKIV, Ukraine, April 3 (Reuters) - Russian forces maintained a day-long barrage of drone strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, on Thursday, injuring at least two people, local officials said.
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Texas Senators Investigate Foreign-Linked Supply Chain Risks in Critical Infrastructure

Texas Senators Investigate Foreign-Linked Supply Chain Risks in Critical Infrastructure

Texas senators held an interim hearing to examine potential security vulnerabilities in the state's electric grid and other critical infrastructure linked to foreign technology. The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce focused on the integrity of the supply chain, particularly concerning equipment tied to hostile foreign entities like China, Russia, and Iran. The hearing addressed the growing role of solar panels and battery storage in the Texas grid, which are heavily dependent on equipment made in China. Witnesses highlighted concerns about software connectivity and remote access, which could allow manipulation or disruption of the grid. Texas has legal frameworks like the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act to restrict agreements involving critical infrastructure with foreign-linked companies.
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Russia woos students for its drone forces in Ukraine with large financial packages

Russia woos students for its drone forces in Ukraine with large financial packages

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Students across Russia are being offered large financial incentives to join drone units fighting in Ukraine as operators and engineers, while companies in Russia's central Ryazan region have been given quotas to sign up workers for the army, documents
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Moscow plans to send 2nd oil tanker to Cuba, Russian energy minister says

Moscow plans to send 2nd oil tanker to Cuba, Russian energy minister says

Russia plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba, according to Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov
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Russia plans to send second oil tanker to Cuba

Russia plans to send second oil tanker to Cuba

Russia plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba, according to Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov
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Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act

Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act

By Anna Peverieri April 2 (Reuters) - German sculptor Jacques Tilly, the creator of a carnival float showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill engaging in a sex act, was sentenced in absentia by a Moscow court on Thursday to eight years and six months in prison.
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Rusia promete seguir ayudando a Cuba tras la llegada de un petrolero

Rusia promete seguir ayudando a Cuba tras la llegada de un petrolero

Rusia aseguró este miércoles que continuará ayudando a Cuba, tras la llegada la víspera de un petrolero ruso a la isla, el primer cargamento de crudo desde que hace casi tres meses empezó un bloqueo petrolero de facto por parte de Estados Unidos.
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Hungarian Opposition Leader Magyar Calls Upcoming Election a 'Referendum' on Hungary's Global Position

Hungarian Opposition Leader Magyar Calls Upcoming Election a 'Referendum' on Hungary's Global Position

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has declared the upcoming election as a 'referendum' on Hungary's alignment with Eastern autocracies versus democratic societies in Europe. Magyar, a former ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, poses a significant challenge to Orbán's leadership, which has been marked by a shift towards Moscow and frequent vetoes within the European Union. Magyar's campaign focuses on domestic issues such as healthcare and corruption, while also emphasizing Hungary's geopolitical orientation. The election is set for April 12, with Magyar leading in most polls.