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Moscow’s Offshore Menace 

Agentura

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December 2, 2025

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How the Shadow Fleet Enables Russia’s Hybrid Warfare in Europe.

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TASS

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· Jun 23, 2026

Security of BRICS countries under threat — Shoigu

The Russian Security Council secretary said the situation surrounding such a notorious mechanism as the International Criminal Court, whose activities pose a direct threat to the national sovereignty of non-Western countries, deserves special attention

Mexico News Daily

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· Jul 2, 2026

US Treasury and Mexico’s UIF team up to target cross-border fuel theft by the Jalisco cartel

The new sanctions take aim at the CJNG's most lucrative black market business venture outside of drug sales, according to the U.S. Treasury. The post US Treasury and Mexico’s UIF team up to target cross-border fuel theft by the Jalisco cartel appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Financial Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Hormuz closure strands almost 1,200 cargo ships with $125bn worth of goods

‘Unprecedented’ blockade of the strait raises concerns about the future of global maritime trade, says insurer Allianz

B92.net

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· Jul 7, 2026

Fortifications raised; General mobilization underway; An all-out war with Russia about to begin? PHOTO/VIDEO

As U.S. President Donald Trump questions existing security guarantees and seeks to reduce U.S. military presence in Europe, countries bordering Russia are building fortifications, increasing the number of reservists, purchasing tanks and drones, Politico says.

Foreign Policy

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Myth of Chinese Birth Tourism

The United States has recast a small industry as a national security threat.

PravdaReport

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· Jun 23, 2026

Putin Says Russia Rejects Western Attempts to Influence Sovereign Nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken out against what he described as Western attempts to interfere in the affairs of sovereign nations, arguing that Moscow rejects the principles underlying the so-called rules-based international order. Putin's message was delivered to participants of the Primakov Readings international forum and was read aloud by presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. According to the Russian leader, many countries increasingly question a global system that, in his view, allows powerful states to exert pressure on others and influence their political decisions.

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Related coverage for "Moscow’s Offshore Menace ": TASS — Security of BRICS countries under threat — Shoigu. Mexico News Daily — US Treasury and Mexico’s UIF team up to target cross-border fuel theft by the Jalisco cartel. Financial Times — Hormuz closure strands almost 1,200 cargo ships with $125bn worth of goods. B92.net — Fortifications raised; General mobilization underway; An all-out war with Russia about to begin? PHOTO/VIDEO. Foreign Policy — The Myth of Chinese Birth Tourism. PravdaReport — Putin Says Russia Rejects Western Attempts to Influence Sovereign Nations