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Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/europe/telegram-throttled-internet-russia.html

Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown
The throttling of the communication app, used by more than 100 million Russians, endangers what remains of the country’s free internet.

When did Russia really begin its aggression against Ukraine?: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/10/when-did-russia-really-begin.html

How on earth can we expect Ukraine to organize elections when Russia doesn't even want to halt/stop attacking and advancing in Ukraine... It is simple, if Russia stops fighting in Ukraine more things are possible, but until then not.
#russia #ukraine

Russia can't attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says (Emma Burrows/Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-talks-united-states-estonia-b3fadd771c01be2240a1f72f76202769
http://www.memeorandum.com/260210/p36#a260210p36

What kind of bullshit is this? An #Airbus that started from Hamburg “Helmut Schmidt” Airport (i.e. not the Airbus airport) is currently circling over #russia.
https:/…

DOJ, CISA warn of Russia-linked attacks targeting meat processing plants, nuclear regulatory entities and other critical infrastructure https://therecord.media/doj-cisa-warn-russia-hackers-targeting-critical-infrastructure

RECORD! 🚫 Russia burns $12B blocking Internet, even surpasses Venezuela: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/11/record-russia-burns-b-blocking.html

Oh, the oil tanker that the US seized near Venezuela appears to be one of Russia's "Shadow" fleet.
That fleet seems to be a major source of revenue for Russia, so seizing it may tick off one of the asses that El Cheato likes to kiss.
https://www.cbsnews.com/ne…

UK to double number of troops in Norway in response to Putin’s Arctic threat | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-troops-norway-russia-putin-nato-b2917967.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,248,560 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

#bedfellows The US sided with Saudi Arabia, Russia and Iran to block part of a UN report about the dire state of the planet "because it called for phasing out fossil fuels, switching to clean energy and reducing plastics."

U.S. Helped to Weaken Report at U.N. Environment Talks, Participants Say
American officials joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran in objecting to language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics in a report that was three years in the making.

From ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#AnnafromUkraine⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ @AnnafromUkraine@youtube.com
ENERGY COLLAPSE INSIDE #RUSSIA: BELGOROD ORYOL IN THE DARK Vlog 1284: War in #Ukraine
500,000 Russians without power in $Belgorod a…

Europeans are booking fewer trips to the US,
Europe’s biggest travel operator has said,
as appetite for long-haul travel wanes and concerns linger around Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Tui, which receives most of its bookings from customers in Europe, has seen
“significantly lower demand” for travel into the US, according to its chief executive, Sebastian Ebel.
“What we do see is growing business to the Emirates and Asia,” he said.
“We also see Europ…

Russia removes WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram from a Roskomnadzor-run online directory, essentially blocking them in the country without workarounds (Financial Times)

Epstein Files Reveal Efforts to Build Ties With Officials in Russia (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/business/epstein-files-russia-putin.html
http://www.memeorandum.com/260210/p118#a260210p118

Porsches assume they've been stolen and driven into a car-sized Faraday cage if they can't see a satellite... which is apparently prone to outages?
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/09/porsche_bricked_russia/

Porsche panic in Russia as pricey status symbols forget how to car
: Satellite silence trips immobilizers, leaving owners stuck

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,249,380 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Metacurity is the independent, non-hype, non-personality-dependent cybersecurity newsletter that delivers a daily dose of critical developments you need to know.
Check out today's issue, which covers
--CISA warns US infrastructure owners following Russian attack on Poland's power grid,
--Russia throttles Telegram accusing it of failing to protect personal data or combat crime,
--N. Korean hackers targeted crypto company with unique malware and multiple scams,…

CISA warns US infrastructure owners following Russian attack on Poland's power grid
Russia throttles Telegram accusing it of failing to protect personal data or combat crime, N. Korean hackers targeted crypto company with unique malware and multiple scams, Israel claims it foiled hundreds of Iranian cyberattacks, Microsoft issued fixes for six zero day flaws, much more

Great news.
EU approves legal workaround to sideline Orbšn, keep Russian assets frozen forever. The EU’s decision undermines the Kremlin’s hopes of unfreezing the money under a post-war peace settlement.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-approve…

EU approves legal workaround to sideline Orbán, keep Russian assets frozen forever
The EU’s decision undermines the Kremlin’s hopes of unfreezing the money under a post-war peace settlement.

Well, duh ... Yeah, when the US puts on a made-for-movie-that-went-direct-to-dvd seizure of one of Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, yes, one can anticipate a response from Russia.
I seriously doubt that and the the IQ 60 Maga-minds in the Cheato government realize that the US "justification" for the seizure could also justify Pakistan seizing Indian ships or fishing craft, or North Korea taking Japanese ships. It probably would have justified German sink…

Ukraine detains Russia ‘shadow fleet’ cargo ship in Odesa, SBU says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/10/ukraine-detains-russia-shadow-fleet.html

Ukraine war latest: Russia threatens families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink terminals: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/ukraine-war-latest-russia-threatens.html

Russia’s flagship airline hacked through little-known tech vendor, according to new report https://therecord.media/russia-flagship-airline-hacked-through-little-known-vendor

Russia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile in Ukraine - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/world/europe/russia-ukraine-nuclear-capable-missile.html

From ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#AnnafromUkraine⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ @AnnafromUkraine@youtube.com
🧵 👇
BELGOROD AGAINST MOSCOW: KREMLIN ABANDONED #RUSSIA REGIONS Vlog 1315: War in #Ukraine
The governor of the russian region …

Russian media: Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor plans to limit access to Telegram from Tuesday, as the government promotes its Max "super app" (Deana Kjuka/Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

There is never a dull day in cybersecurity, so check out today's Metacurity for the most exciting developments you should know today, including
--Coupang CEO resigns as cops raid the company's HQ for a second time,
--Man pleads guilty amid DOJ take-down of Social Engineering Enterprise gang,
--DOJ files more charges against Cyber Army of Russia Reborn member,
--Spanish cops bust teen hacker for stealing 64m records,
--Ukraine cyber corps claims attack on …

Coupang CEO resigns as cops raid the company's HQ for a second time
Man pleads guilty amid DOJ take-down of Social Engineering Enterprise gang, DOJ files more charges against Cyber Army of Russia Reborn member, Spanish cops bust teen hacker for stealing 64m records, Ukraine cyber corps claims attack on Russian logistics company Eltrans+, much more

ZAPORIZHZHIA IN DARKNESS! 🌑 Russia launched 154 drones: power grid under attack!: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/11/zaporizhzhia-in-darkness-russia-launched.html

€90 BILLION FOR WEAPONS! As Russia attacks babies in Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s financial battering ram: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/billion-for-weapons-as-russia.html

Feds bring woman to U.S. to face charges, then say she's here illegally (Salvador Rizzo/Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/10/extradition-deportation-belarus-russia/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzY1MzQyODAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzY2NzI1MTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3NjUzNDI4MDAsImp0aSI6IjMwOTQ1Y2FmLTU2ZWEtNGExZS04OGM1LTRkODczMWVmMGQzNiIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9kYy1tZC12YS8yMDI1LzEyLzEwL2V4dHJhZGl0aW9uLWRlcG9ydGF0aW9uLWJlbGFydXMtcnVzc2lhLyJ9.SVULKQ4ubX7PaPpEnIzw9yJD1Kee_z5KDDh9w1ok0xs&itid=gfta
http://www.memeorandum.com/251211/p2#a251211p2

Thinking about Zelensky's proposal , it is maybe kind of smart , he forces Russia to agree with a cease-fire and stop attacking, otherwise elections are impossible. That is probably not acceptable for Russia along current frontlines. So Russia will very likely confirm it's status as agressor for the world and continue fighting?
##ukraine

Moscow moves to throttle Telegram as Kremlin pushes its own messaging app https://therecord.media/russia-throttles-telegram-pushes-its-own-messaging-app

Analysis: New Data Suggests Russia Is Sustaining Mi-8 Output Despite Wartime Losses: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/11/analysis-new-data-suggests-russia.html

Russia hits Kyiv with large-scale strikes after rejecting peacekeeping plan - France 24
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260109-russia-hits-kyiv-in-large-scale-strike-after-rejecting-peacekeeping-plan

Ukraine's secret backchannels to Russia — from oligarchs to spies: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/10/ukraines-secret-backchannels-to-russia.html

Doc: the EU is proposing a ban on crypto transactions with Russia to prevent the circumvention of sanctions through platforms like A7 and stablecoins like A7A5 (Andy Bounds/Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/c225a2dd-2bbb-4123-899c-0e5394a8d8e7

Trump 'extremely frustrated' with Russia, Ukraine amid slow peace progress, White House says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/12/trump-extremely-frustrated-with-russia.html

Russia grants asylum to Spanish professor wanted for alleged pro-Moscow cyber operations https://therecord.media/russia-asylum-spanish-professor-espionage

Russia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile in Ukraine (Andrew E. Kramer/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/world/europe/russia-ukraine-nuclear-capable-missile.html?unlocked_article_code=1.DFA.IOXk.xrk91gPk6Bb0&smid=url-share
http://www.memeorandum.com/260109/p2#a260109p2

In my world setting a June deadline in February is just saying, I don't care and I don't put any pressure on Russia... It is predictable that until June Russia and the USA will make bilateral deals and leave Ukraine hang out to dry...
#trump #zelensky

Zelenskyy says US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war
The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said the U.S. plans to pressure both sides to meet this timeline. Zelenskyy spoke to reporters on Friday, with comments released on Saturday. Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have forced nuclear power plants to cut output. Over 400 drones and about 40 missiles targeted the energy grid. The strikes have increased power deficits, leading to extended outages…

Russia has lost 19 generals in the war with Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/10/russia-has-lost-generals-in.html

Russia joins China, Iran for naval drills in South Africa: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/10/russia-joins-china-iran-for.html

Russia fires Oreshnik missile near NATO border | Ukraine This Week: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/11/russia-fires-oreshnik-missile-near.html

Trump Feels 'Strongly' That Russia Would Not Invade Ukraine Again (Anton Troianovski/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/us/politics/trump-ukraine-russia.html
http://www.memeorandum.com/260108/p173#a260108p173

Russia broke the energy ceasefire. The West can enforce one that lasts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/russia-broke-the-energy-ceasefire.html

Russia reportedly restricts Telegram in latest push to tighten internet control: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/russia-reportedly-restricts-telegram-in.html

Russia says 'long way to go' in Ukraine peace talks as Lavrov rejects US optimism: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/russia-says-long-way-to.html

Russia coerces families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink devices after blockade: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/russia-coerces-families-of-ukrainian.html

Russia pounds Ukraine's Kremenchuk with missiles, drones in energy infrastructure attack: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/11/russia-pounds-ukraines-kremenchuk-with.html

Russia seeks to set stage for new offensive, potentially threatening Sumy, Ukraine warns: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/11/russia-seeks-to-set-stage.html

Russia threatens families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink terminals, Ukraine says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/russia-threatens-families-of-ukrainian.html

Russia deploys new Geran-5 jet-powered drone against Ukraine for the first time, intel says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/11/russia-deploys-new-geran-jetpowered.html

Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/12/russia-targets-kyiv-ukrainian-cities.html

Russia 'repeated fascism,' Zelensky says as war in Ukraine outlasts Nazi Germany's war with USSR: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/11/russia-repeated-fascism-zelensky-says.html

Russia effectively dismisses US-Ukraine peace framework, says it contradicts 'real' American plan: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/russia-effectively-dismisses-usukraine-peace.html

Russia is not following the agreements: what next? #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/10/russia-is-not-following-the.html

🚫 Russia – LEADER in INTERNET SHUTDOWNS in 2025 #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/11/russia-leader-in-internet-shutdowns.html

Russia strikes energy sector: Kryvyi Rih and Dnipro under attack by drones #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/10/russia-strikes-energy-sector-kryvyi.html

Russia lies about the surrounding of Pokrovsk – the truth from the defenders #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/12/russia-lies-about-the-surrounding.html

Kyiv: Russia launches Kinzhal missiles at Ukraine, two shot down: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/kyiv-russia-launches-kinzhal-missiles.html

US sides with Russia on UN resolution on Chornobyl disaster: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/11/us-sides-with-russia-on.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,247,580 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/09/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Peace agreement with Russia: what is Washington really offering Ukraine? #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/09/peace-agreement-with-russia-what.html

Russia intensifies Kupyansk offensive as Ukraine reports ice-aided river crossings but no major gains: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/11/russia-intensifies-kupyansk-offensive-as.html

🤯 RUSSIA chooses NATO country for first STRIKE against ALLIANCE #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/russia-chooses-nato-country-for.html

Russia reporter: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/09/russia-reporter.html

Russia warns Western forces in Ukraine would be legitimate targets: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/09/russia-warns-western-forces-in.html

Russia strikes Ukraine with Oreshnik missile, first such attack on Lviv: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/09/russia-strikes-ukraine-with-oreshnik.html

Russia can't capture Donbas! Pokrovsk becomes a mass grave for occupiers: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/10/russia-cant-capture-donbas-pokrovsk.html

Russia will take over Greenland if US doesn't get there first, Trump claims: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/09/russia-will-take-over-greenland.html

Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/09/russia-accuses-us-of-backing.html

Russia funnels infantry into northern Pokrovsk, removes killed in civilian clothes, DeepState says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/09/russia-funnels-infantry-into-northern.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,246,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/08/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

1 killed, 4 injured as Russia targets Kyiv, Lviv in mass attack across Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/08/killed-injured-as-russia-targets.html

Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, clearing way for Senate vote, US Senator Graham says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/08/trump-has-greenlit-bipartisan-russia.html

Ukrainian drones OPERATING in Russia! Kyiv INCREASING strikes #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/08/ukrainian-drones-operating-in-russia.html

❗️Russia hit Ukraine with an Oreshnik ballistic missile: Air Force confirmation #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/09/russia-hit-ukraine-with-an.html

RUSSIA HITS CIVILIANS: Hospitals are taking in the wounded #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/08/russia-hits-civilians-hospitals-are.html

Why Russia did not protect its ally Maduro #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/09/why-russia-did-not-protect.html

⚡️ "Russia is the source of this war and deserves all retaliatory strikes and pressure," – Zelenskyy: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/10/ampquotrussia-is-the-source-of.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,180,870 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/07/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,245,290 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/07/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Explosions reported in Lviv as Russia launches hypersonic Kinzhal missiles: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/explosions-reported-in-lviv-as.html

Plane downed, general walks free: Russia quietly closes AZAL shootdown case: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/10/plane-downed-general-walks-free.html

Mirage of energy sanctions against Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/11/mirage-of-energy-sanctions-against.html

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia's Volgograd oil refinery: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-russias.html

SCANDAL at the OLYMPICS! Outcry over Russia's crimes: why is the IOC demanding SILENCE?: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/scandal-at-the-olympics-outcry.html

Ukrainian Star Wars: SUNRAY laser and Russia's newest drone, the “KLIN" destroyed for the first time: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/ukrainian-star-wars-sunray-laser.html

DRONE ATTACK: Russia destroys American investments in Ukraine! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/07/drone-attack-russia-destroys-american.html

Kremlin demands security guarantees for Russia as a condition for Ukraine peace talks: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/kremlin-demands-security-guarantees-for.html

Estonia to fully close Russia border at night, citing Moscow’s ‘irrational’ behavior: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/07/estonia-to-fully-close-russia.html

Ukraine ready to hold new round of talks with Russia in US on Feb. 17-18. Moscow yet to confirm: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/ukraine-ready-to-hold-new.html

11-year-old child killed alongside mother after Russia strikes Sloviansk with glide bombs: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/yearold-child-killed-alongside-mother.html

Ukraine war latest live: US presses Ukraine, not Russia, to pull back troops for proposed Donbas buffer zone, FT reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/11/ukraine-war-latest-live-us.html

Explosions near Veliky Novgorod chemical plant as Russia reports mass drone attack: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/11/explosions-near-veliky-novgorod-chemical.html

Ukraine's military confirms strike on oil depot in Russia's Volgograd Oblast: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/10/ukraines-military-confirms-strike-on.html

The hidden cost of Putin’s war: A more dependent Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/the-hidden-cost-of-putins.html

"Sanctions on Russia, Ukraine aid, defense boost – all work for peace", – Zelenskyy #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/07/ampquotsanctions-on-russia-ukraine-aid.h…

Lavrov says U.S. has not provided Ukraine peace plan to Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/lavrov-says-us-has-not.html

💔129-drone attack: Ukraine readies laser air defense; Russia killed a father and three children!: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/drone-attack-ukraine-readies-laser.html