#eastern-europe — Public Fediverse posts
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Belarus Launches Nuclear Weapons Exercise With Russian ParticipationBelarus on Monday launched an exercise involving military units tasked with the combat employment of nuclear weapons and nuclear support operations. The exercise, conducted with Russian participation, involves missile forces and military aviation units practicing the delivery, preparation and handling of nuclear munitions.
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Culture as Weapon: How Russia Preserves Cultural Influence Despite EU SanctionsDespite EU sanctions, Russian cultural diplomacy continues to operate actively across Europe, the Global South, and Asia. Through networks such as “Russian Houses,” cultural programs, exhibitions, lectures, and humanitarian initiatives, the Kremlin promotes political narratives under the guise of culture.
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Drone Strike Halts Fuel Output at Gazprom Plant in RussiaOn Thursday, a Gazprom gas processing plant in Russia’s Astrakhan region halted fuel production after a drone attack sparked a fire. Key processing units were damaged, with repairs expected to take weeks or months. The strike is part of a broader pattern of attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure amid the war in Ukraine.
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Senior Ukrainian Official Reports Armed Forces Sighted UFO, Publishes VideoA senior Ukrainian defense advisor, Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov, released drone footage showing a spherical UFO with six pointed cones and a heat plume. It was spotted in May 2025 at 800 meters during combat operations. The object hovered slowly without reacting to the drone. The object resembled a star-shaped UFO observed by US forces in 2013.
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Russia Proposed Trading Ukrainian Children in POW Swaps, Ukraine SaysUkrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia proposed including deported Ukrainian children in POW exchange lists, which Kyiv rejected outright. Speaking in Brussels, he said returning the children is non-negotiable and accused Moscow of attempting to downplay a war crime.
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EU Has No Unified Position on Russia Talks, Kallas SaysEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc has not yet agreed on a common approach to negotiations with Russia over Ukraine. She warned Moscow is not acting in good faith and said the EU is not ready to enter talks. The comments reflect ongoing debate within Europe over diplomatic strategy and coordination among member states.
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Heavy Fighting On Second Day of Trump’s Russo-Ukrainian CeasefireTrump’s 3-day ceasefire is not holding. Heavy fighting continues along the front with mutual violations. Long-range strikes reduced sharply, but artillery, drones, and assaults persist, killing civilians in multiple regions.
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Armenia’s Pashinyan Skips Russia-Led Summit After Putin Urges EU-or-EAEU ChoiceArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will miss the upcoming Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in late May, days after Moscow told Armenia to choose between the EU and the Moscow-led bloc amid disputes between Moscow and Yerevan.
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Turning Point in Ukraine? Kyiv Seizes Initiative as Russia Falters on BattlefieldFor the first time since 2022, battlefield momentum appears to be shifting toward Ukraine, driven by drone warfare, counterattacks and deep strikes into Russia. Russian forces are losing ground, suffering heavy casualties and facing mounting logistics and air defense strain.
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Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Ceasefire ViolationsMoscow and Kyiv have accused each other of repeatedly violating a temporary ceasefire announced for May 9-11, while clashes and drone attacks continued across multiple frontline regions. Ukrainian officials also said a Russian drone hit a residential apartment building in Kharkiv during the truce, injuring five people, including two children.
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Norway Commits Additional $302M to UkraineOslo’s latest NATO PURL contribution brings its total support through the program to over $1.35 billion, reinforcing Norway’s role as one of Ukraine’s strongest European backers.
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Trump Hopes Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire ‘Could’ Last LongerTrump said the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may last longer as Washington-backed talks produced a three-day truce and planned 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap, despite continued accusations of violations from both sides.
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Russia Planned to Supply Iran With Thousands of DronesA confidential report suggests Russia planned to supply Iran with thousands of advanced drones and train its military to use them against US forces. The proposal included fiber‑optic drones resistant to jamming and satellite‑guided systems. It remains unclear if the plan was executed.
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Putin Ready for Talks With Europe but Won’t Make the First Move, Kremlin SaysKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed the Russian leader is prepared for talks with European countries but expects Brussels and European capitals to take the first step toward restoring dialogue. The messaging comes as Russia faces battlefield setbacks compounded by a dire economy at home.
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Kremlin Shifts Ukraine War Narrative as Hopes of Capturing Kyiv FadeThe Kremlin has reportedly begun developing narratives to frame a potential peace deal with Ukraine as a “victory” despite years of war, economic strain, and limited battlefield gains. Officials are reportedly preparing to shift public messaging away from capturing Kyiv toward holding occupied territories in eastern and southern Ukraine.
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US Strikes Iranian Targets After Attack on Navy DestroyersThe US military said Tehran’s forces attacked three American destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz before Washington launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets.
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Russia Says Talks Unlikely Without Ukraine Leaving DonbasRussia says it will not continue trilateral negotiations with the US and Ukraine unless Kyiv withdraws from parts of Donbas. Ukrainian officials dismissed the demand, calling it proof Moscow is not seeking peace. Talks with US partners continue on humanitarian and security issues as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
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Ukraine Hits Russia’s Perm Refinery With Long-Range DronesUkraine said it struck a major oil refinery in Perm, nearly 1,500 kilometers away, again on Thursday, following earlier attacks a week prior. Russian outlets confirmed the strike and reported that drones hit a building near a defense-linked facility, though the broader impact on Russia’s oil revenues remains unclear.
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International Federation Expels Russian Journalists’ Union Over Kremlin War TiesRussia’s journalists’ union has been expelled from the world’s largest media federation after accusations of supporting occupation structures in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Russian‑Occupied Kherson RegionKyiv says thousands remain trapped in occupied Kherson settlements with limited access to food, medicine, and evacuation routes.
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Several Regions in Russia Cancel Victory Day Parade Over Security ConcernsThe move reflects heightened security risks in Russia amid ongoing war and disputed ceasefire proposals.
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UK Sanctions Network Exploiting Migrants and Supplying Russian Drone IndustryThe measures aim to disrupt Russia’s drone production and stop the exploitation of vulnerable migrants, officials said.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/75492
#Ukraine #Europe #EasternEurope #World #MiddleEast #Africa #Technology #Economy
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Russia Could Be Combat-Ready Again by 2027, Estonia SaysEstonia warned that Russia could restore its military combat readiness by 2027, urging faster defense preparations and stronger deterrence.
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UAT-8302 and its box full of malware
UAT-8302 is a sophisticated China-nexus advanced persistent threat group targeting government entities in South America since late 2024 and southeastern Europe in 2025. The actor deploys multiple custom-made malware families including NetDraft, a .NET-based backdoor variant of FinalDraft/SquidDoor, and CloudSorcerer version 3. Post-compromise activities involve extensive reconnaissance, credential extraction, information collection from Active Directory, and network proliferation using tools like Impacket. The group establishes persistence through scheduled tasks and deploys additional malware including VSHELL, SNAPPYBEE/DeedRAT, and ZingDoor. UAT-8302 demonstrates connections to several China-nexus threat clusters through shared tooling, including Draculoader and SNOWLIGHT stager. The actor uses legitimate services like MS Graph and OneDrive for command-and-control infrastructure and establishes backdoor access through proxy servers using tools written in Simplified Chinese.
Pulse ID: 69f9f99c0dc1060430bf089e
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/69f9f99c0dc1060430bf089e
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2026-05-05 14:07:24Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.
#BackDoor #China #Chinese #Cloud #CyberSecurity #DRat #EDR #EasternEurope #Europe #Government #InfoSec #Malware #NET #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #Proxy #RAT #RCE #SouthAmerica #bot #AlienVault
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Daria Kasatkina wins first tennis tournament as an Australian
Daria Kasatkina has won her first tournament as an Australian citizen. Kasatkina, who became an Aussie ci…
#NewsBeep #News #Tennis #AgenceFrancePresse #Australiancitizen #EasternEurope #Europe #Germanopponent #HarveyConstable #matchpoint #newswire-sport #Russia #SouthernEurope #Spain #Sports #switchingallegiance #tennis #tennistournament #thrillingfinal #tournamentmediapost-match #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Daria Kasatkina wins first tennis tournament as an Australian
Daria Kasatkina has won her first tournament as an Australian citizen. Kasatkina, who became an Aussie citizen in…
#NewsBeep #News #Tennis #AgenceFrancePresse #AU #Australia #Australiancitizen #EasternEurope #Europe #Germanopponent #HarveyConstable #matchpoint #newswire-sport #Russia #SouthernEurope #Spain #sports #switchingallegiance #tennistournament #thrillingfinal #tournamentmediapost-match
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/650069/