Ukraine-Conflict

Russian Military Systematically Acquires and Uses Starlink Terminals in Ukraine

2024-02-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

In February 2024, Ukrainian military intelligence confirmed that Russian forces were systematically using Starlink satellite internet terminals on the front lines in Ukraine, acquired through complex international intermediary networks. Despite SpaceX’s claims of non-involvement, Russian …

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EU and US Impose Comprehensive Sectoral Sanctions on Russia

2014-07-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Following the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, the European Union and United States imposed comprehensive sectoral sanctions targeting Russian financial, energy, and defense sectors. These sanctions represented a significant diplomatic and economic escalation, …

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