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Russia orders government workers officials to throw away their iPhones

iOS devices banned for Russian officials, and while Android remains permissible, a Chinese and Russian OS is preferred.

TechRadar

Russia's Kremlin bans iPhones as Putin's workers fear espionage threat

The Kremlin has banned those working on President Putin's 2024 re-election from using iPhones over espionage fears.

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Report: Kremlin Tells Officials to Stop Using iPhones

Russia's presidential administration has told officials to stop using Apple iPhones because of concerns the devices are vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday. At a Kremlin-organized seminar for officials involved in domestic politics, Sergei Kiriyenko, first deputy head of the presidential administration, told officials to…

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Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones - Kommersant newspaper

The Kremlin told officials involved in preparations for Russia's 2024 presidential election to stop using Apple iPhones because of concerns that the devices are vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies, the Kommersant newspaper reported.

Reuters

Despite Sanctions, Russians Still Obtaining Latest PCs From Major Brands

Chinese, Taiwanese, and American brands dominated Russian PC market last year.

Tom’s Hardware

China's top diplomat due in Moscow as U.S. warns on weapons supplies

China's top diplomat is due to visit Moscow shortly, and may possibly even meet President Vladimir Putin, as the United States says it is concerned Beijing may be considering supplying weapons to Russia.

Reuters

Russian court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence

A court in Moscow has rejected an appeal from a former journalist who was convicted of treason and given a 22-year prison sentence

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Disney Channel to stop broadcasting in Russia from Dec. 14 - Kommersant

Disney Channel will stop broadcasting in Russia from Dec. 14, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Friday, citing other media.

Reuters

How the Russian economy is defying and withstanding western sanctions

Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022, western media has frequently suggested that economic sanctions against the Russians are going to stifle the war effort or even bring the country to its knees.

The Conversation

CIA boss talks nuclear weapons and prisoners with Putin's spy chief

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns was expected to caution President Vladimir Putin's spy chief at talks on Monday about the consequences of any use of nuclear weapons, and to raise the issue of U.S. prisoners in Russia, a White House official said.

Reuters

Kremlin "neither confirms nor denies" talks with U.S. in Turkey

The Kremlin said on Monday that it could neither confirm nor deny a report that Russian and U.S. officials were holding talks in the Turkish capital Ankara.

Reuters

Russia, U.S. to hold first talks under nuclear treaty since Ukraine war -State Dept

The United States and Russia are expected to meet soon and discuss resuming inspections under the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty that have been paused since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Heavily criticised Russian commander takes three-week holiday, agency says

The commander of one of Russia's five military districts, heavily criticised for the performance of his troops in Ukraine, is taking a three-week holiday, according to the regional news agency Ura.ru.

Reuters

Leading Russian newspaper dubs Rishi Sunak Britain’s ‘premier from the slums’ in slur-laden coverage

Kommersant calls Rishi Sunak the ‘first Black head of the British government’

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Russian parliament to consider summoning defence minister

Russia's lower house of parliament will consider summoning Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to face questioning in a closed session, senior lawmaker Sergei Mironov was cited as saying by Kommersant newspaper on Thursday.

Reuters

Russia acknowledges major tech shortcomings in 2030 strategy document - Kommersant

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The New Daily

Journalist jailed for 22 years in Russia

A journalist has been convicted of treason and handed a 22-year prison sentence after a trial that has been widely seen as politically-motivated.

The Independent UK

Russia: Ex-reporter jailed for 22 years on treason charges

A court in Moscow has found a former journalist guilty of treason and sentenced him to 22 years in a maximum security prison, concluding a trial that has been widely seen as politically motivated

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The Guardian - UK

Russian journalist facing 24-year jail term for treason refuses to sign ‘confession’

Ivan Safronov could be handed record sentence after being tried on secret evidence behind closed doors

The Independent UK

Russian prosecutors ask for 24-year sentence for ex-reporter

Russian prosecutors at the trial of a former journalist asked the court Tuesday to hand him a 24-year prison sentence on treason charges

Reuters

Canada sends repaired Nord Stream turbine to Germany - Kommersant

Canada sent a turbine for the Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany by plane on July 17 after repair work had been completed, Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.

The Conversation

As one of Vladimir Putin's closest advisers on Ukraine, Nicolai Patrushev spreads disinformation and outlandish conspiracy theories

Nicolai Patrushev is one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest advisers and wields considerable influence on government policy as the head of the powerful Security Council of Russia.

The Independent UK

Russian politician critical of Ukrainian invasion reportedly detained on US-Mexico border

There has been no confirmation of his detention from American officials

Daily Mirror

Russian official fleeing Vladimir Putin's brutal regime detained on US border

Russian politician, Viktor Kamenshchikov, 31, was a Communist Party member who served as a deputy in parliament, has been reportedly arrested for trying to cross the US-Mexico border

The Guardian - UK

Will Zelenskiy’s interview with Russian media make a difference in war?

Ukraine president gave interview with five prominent Russian journalists – but how many in the country will see it?

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