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Roskomnadzor threatened to block access to the Tor browser in Russia Russia began to block access to the Tor browser. Its developers announced this in their blog. As stated in the message, some Russian Internet providers in Russia began to block access to Tor from December 1. After that, Roskomnadzor threatened to block access to the browser in the country and demanded to remove the prohibited content. In response, the developers called for raising browser exit nodes.
Expert Sergey Khatylev: the British Sky Saber system lags behind the Russian air defense systems ) Sky Saber, which is capable of hitting small targets. Russian military expert Colonel Sergei Khatylev compared the British development with the Russian S-400 system. This is reported by Vzglyad. The British Defense Department said that the Sky Saber air defense system could shoot down a target the size of a tennis ball, which flies at the speed of sound. “We illustrated our tracking systems for air and space bodies with this example more than 20 years ago. Then it was said that our systems are capable of detecting over the Mediterranean Sea, issuing target designations and destroying an object the size of a tennis ball, “Khatylev said. According to the expert, the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system can destroy a target the size of a five-ruble coin at an altitude of 70 kilometers. Colonel
Biden's advisor Sullivan: The US still does not believe that Russia has decided to attack Ukraine The US still does not believe that Russia decided to attack Ukraine. This was stated by the US President's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, RIA Novosti reports. According to him, the White House still does not see signals indicating President Putin's decision to invade. Nevertheless, he noted, US leader Joe Biden warned his Russian colleague about the consequences of the attack during the December 7 talks and gave advice on “how to avoid it.” as if Russia is ready to attack Ukraine with half of all ground forces. According to her, Moscow plans to involve in the military operation “about 100 battalion tactical groups, or practically all combat-ready ground troops west of the Urals.” On December 4, American intelligence “discovered” that Russia is planning to invade the territory Ukraine, and drew up a map
US Presidential Advisor Sullivan: The discussion between Biden and Putin was straightforward and frank US President Joe Biden welcomed the opportunity to communicate clearly and directly with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. This was stated by the adviser to the head of the United States for national security Jake Sullivan, RIA Novosti reports. According to Sullivan, the discussion between Biden and Putin was direct and frank. Previously, the White House listed the main topics, which were raised during the past online talks between the presidents of Russia and the United States. Washington indicated that Biden voiced the concern of the United States and European allies with the build-up of Russian forces near the borders of Ukraine. The meeting was held via a special video link. The Kremlin said that this line was created during the previous administrations, but today it is being used for the first time. The first footage of
US State Department: expect SP-2 to be stopped if Russia invades Ukraine US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would be shut down if Russia invaded Ukraine. This is reported by RIA Novosti. Nuland noted that the United States is already consulting with the new German government on this matter. The implementation of the project depends on his position, she added. At the same time, the United States sees on the part of Germany a willingness to take decisive action. The White House also noted that the fate of the project in the context of Ukraine is a top priority for the United States. Earlier, the State Department said that Germany was ready to take serious measures against Nord Stream 2 in the event of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, the US defense budget for the coming fiscal year
TechCrunch: Google accused Dmitry Starovikov and Alexander Filippov of creating Glupteba Google has filed a lawsuit against two Russians who allegedly created Glupteba, which has infected over one million Windows computers worldwide. This is reported by TechCrunch. The claim was filed with the District Court of New York. Russians Dmitry Starovikov and Alexander Filippov are called the main developers of the botnet. The charges are based on their Gmail and Google Workspace accounts, which were allegedly created “to run a criminal enterprise.” The botnet gains access to user credentials and other data, as well as secretly mines cryptocurrency and sets up a proxy to redirect traffic. According to company representatives, Glupteba can be used at any time to carry out a powerful attack. Google demands compensation for damage from hacking, as well as permanently ban Russians from using the company's services. Previously, Microsoft published a report from which it follows
Consul General of the Russian Federation in Houston Zakharov: negotiations on diplomatic visas. The Consul General of Russia in Houston Alexander Zakharov told TASS about this. Negotiations should take place before the end of this year. According to Zakharov, there are “cautious positive shifts” on this issue. He also expressed the hope that these trends will lead to new agreements. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Joe Biden during online talks noted that bilateral cooperation is in an unsatisfactory state. In particular, this is manifested in the difficulties experienced by the “curtailed” diplomatic missions of both countries in their work.
Putin and Biden: Russian-US cooperation is in poor condition Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Joe Biden are online -Negotiations on December 7 noted that bilateral cooperation is in an unsatisfactory state. This was reported by the press service of the Kremlin. In particular, this is manifested in the difficulties experienced by the “curtailed” diplomatic missions of both countries in their work. As Vladimir Putin noted, the current situation is a consequence of the line of the US authorities, which “five years ago began to practice large-scale restrictions, bans and mass expulsions of Russian diplomats, to which we have to react in a mirror-like manner.” In the press service The Kremlin also noted that the conversation between the two leaders was frank and businesslike. Earlier it became known that during negotiations with Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin proposed to nullify all existing restrictions on the functioning of embassies. It
US State Department: we are considering the option of complete isolation of Russia from the global financial system Russia from the world financial system. This is reported by RIA Novosti. It is noted that this step will have consequences for both business and the population of Russia.
White House: President Biden did not promise Putin that Ukraine would remain outside NATO US President Joe Biden did not promise Russia to Vladimir Putin that Ukraine will remain outside NATO. In addition, the country's authorities plan to continue to provide defense assistance to Ukraine. This intention and the possibility of Ukraine's joining the organization were announced in the White House, RIA Novosti reports.