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<p>Alexey Navalny's lawyers on Monday (Dec 11) said that they had lost all contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader and his whereabouts are unknown.</p>

<p>Navalny's lawyers made several attempts to get access to two penal colonies near Moscow where he was believed to be but they were informed that the 47-year-old was neither at IK-6 nor at IK-7.</p>

<p>Spokesperson Kira Yarmysh took to social media platform X and said, "Today, as on Friday, the lawyers tried to get to IK-6 and IK-7 — &nbsp;two colonies in the Vladimir region where Alexey Navalny might be. They have just been informed simultaneously in both colonies that he is not there. We still don't know where Alexey is."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today, as on Friday, the lawyers tried to get to IK-6 and IK-7 — two colonies in the Vladimir region where Alexey <a href="https://twitter.com/navalny?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@navalny</a> might be. They have just been informed simultaneously in both colonies that he is not there.<br />
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We still don't know where Alexey is.</p>
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<p>Yarmysh said staff at the IK-6 facility in Melekhovo, 235 km (145 miles) east of Moscow, had told his lawyer waiting outside that the opposition leader was no longer among its inmates.</p>

<p>"Where they have taken him, they refuse to say," she said on social media platform X.</p>

<h2><strong>Navalny's disappearance '0% coincidence, 100% direct political control,' says&nbsp;aide Volkov</strong></h2>

<p>Navalny aide Leonid Volkov in a posting on X said that the timing was "0% coincidence and 100% direct manual political control from the Kremlin."</p>

<p>He added: "It is no secret to Putin who his main opponent is in these 'elections'. And he wants to make sure that Navalny’s voice is not heard."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="ru">Судя по всему, Алексея Навального нет во Владимирской области (с поправкой на то, что верить ФСИН на слово безоговорочно не стоит).<br />
Это значит, что он может быть где угодно.<br />
Что хуже всего — может несколько недель быть на этапе.<br />
Разумеется, то, что это происходит именно сейчас…</p>
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<p>Earlier this month, Navalny was charged by Russian prosecutors under article 214 of the Kremlin's penal code, to which he had responded by saying, “I don’t even know whether to describe my latest news as sad, funny or absurd.”</p>

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<p>He said that his charges were part of the Kremlin's desire to initiate a new criminal case against him every three months. Never before has a convict in solitary confinement for more than a year had such a rich social and political life, he added.</p>

<p>Alexei Navalny, 47, who is one of the most ardent opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin, known for campaigning against official corruption and organizing major anti-Kremlin protests, was arrested in 2021 after he returned to Russia from Germany.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, he has been handed three prison terms.</p>

<p>In August, the Kremlin critic was given an extra 19 years in prison in addition to a sentence of 11.5 years he had been already serving. His political movement has been outlawed and declared "extremist."</p>

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Alexey Navalny's lawyers on Monday (Dec 11) said that they had lost all contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader and his whereabouts are unknown. Navalny's lawyers made several attempts to get access to two penal colonies near Moscow where he was believed to be but they were informed that the 47-year-old was neither at IK-6 nor at IK-7.

Alexey Navalny's lawyers on Monday (Dec 11) said that they had lost all contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader and his whereabouts are unknown. Navalny's lawyers made several attempts to get access to two penal colonies near Moscow where he was believed to be but they were informed that the 47-year-old was neither at IK-6 nor at IK-7. Spokesperson Kira Yarmysh took to social media platform X and said, "Today, as on Friday, the lawyers tried to get to IK-6 and IK-7 — two colonies in the Vladimir region where Alexey Navalny might be. They have just been informed simultaneously in both colonies that he is not there. We still don't know where Alexey is." Today, as on Friday, the lawyers tried to get to IK-6 and IK-7 — two colonies in the Vladimir region where Alexey @navalny might be. They have just been informed simultaneously in both colonies that he is not there. We still don't know where Alexey is. — Кира Ярмыш (@Kira_Yarmysh) December 11, 2023 × Yarmysh said staff at the IK-6 facility in Melekhovo, 235 km (145 miles) east of Moscow, had told his lawyer waiting outside that the opposition leader was no longer among its inmates. "Where they have taken him, they refuse to say," she said on social media platform X. Navalny's disappearance '0% coincidence, 100% direct political control,' says aide Volkov Navalny aide Leonid Volkov in a posting on X said that the timing was "0% coincidence and 100% direct manual political control from the Kremlin." He added: "It is no secret to Putin who his main opponent is in these 'elections'. And he wants to make sure that Navalny’s voice is not heard." Судя по всему, Алексея Навального нет во Владимирской области (с поправкой на то, что верить ФСИН на слово безоговорочно не стоит). Это значит, что он может быть где угодно. Что хуже всего — может несколько недель быть на этапе. Разумеется, то, что это происходит именно сейчас… — Leonid Volkov (@leonidvolkov) December 11, 2023 × Earlier this month, Navalny was charged by Russian prosecutors under article 214 of the Kremlin's penal code, to which he had responded by saying, “I don’t even know whether to describe my latest news as sad, funny or absurd.” Also read: Russia to hold presidential vote in four occupied Ukrainian regions He said that his charges were part of the Kremlin's desire to initiate a new criminal case against him every three months. Never before has a convict in solitary confinement for more than a year had such a rich social and political life, he added. Alexei Navalny, 47, who is one of the most ardent opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin, known for campaigning against official corruption and organizing major anti-Kremlin protests, was arrested in 2021 after he returned to Russia from Germany. Since then, he has been handed three prison terms. In August, the Kremlin critic was given an extra 19 years in prison in addition to a sentence of 11.5 years he had been already serving. His political movement has been outlawed and declared "extremist." (With inputs from agencies)

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny goes missing from prison: Lawyers

<p>The voting for Russian presidential elections, which is scheduled to be held in March 2024, is set to be conducted also in the four Ukrainian regions that Russia claims to have annexed last year, Moscow said in a statement on Monday (Dec 11).</p>

<p>The Central Elections Commission said that the voting in March would be given a go-ahead in Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, the Ukrainian regions where Russia still doesn't have complete military control.</p>

<p>"The decision was adopted unanimously," commission vice-president Nikolay Bulayev said, according to the state-run news agency TASS.</p>

<p>The elections are set to be conducted over three days from March 15 to 17.</p>

<p>Earlier, Ukraine had urged the international community to "resolutely condemn Russia's intention to hold presidential elections in the occupied Ukrainian territories".</p>

<p>Kyiv had also called on the West to sanction individuals responsible.</p>

<p>Russia had previously also conducted elections in occupied regions of Ukraine. The polling was condemned by Kyiv and the West and was dubbed as null and void.</p>

<p>In the month of September, Moscow had also held ballots for local officials in the four Ukrainian regions.</p>

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<p>A year earlier, it had held a "referendum" to annex the territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the votes were denounced by Kyiv and the West.</p>

<h2><strong>Putin to run again in presidential polls</strong></h2>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take part in the upcoming presidential vote, giving him a chance to extend his decades-long grip on power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per state-run news agencies, Putin told Lieutenant Colonel Artyom Zhoga, a Russian military officer, about this decision following an awards ceremony for army personnel at the Kremlin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This came after Russian lawmakers on Thursday moved Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office by setting the date of the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17, which was voted unanimously by the members of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Valentina Matviyenko, the head of the chamber, had said "With this decision, we are effectively launching the start of the election campaign."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "By choosing a head of state together, we fully share the common responsibility and common destiny of our fatherland."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even though five major parties have been allowed to submit a candidate for the vote, Putin is likely to win the elections as most of his critics, who could challenge him, are either in jail or in exile.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The voting for Russian presidential elections, which is scheduled to be held in March 2024, is set to be conducted also in the four Ukrainian regions that Russia claims to have annexed last year, Moscow said in a statement on Monday (Dec 11).

The voting for Russian presidential elections, which is scheduled to be held in March 2024, is set to be conducted also in the four Ukrainian regions that Russia claims to have annexed last year, Moscow said in a statement on Monday (Dec 11). The Central Elections Commission said that the voting in March would be given a go-ahead in Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, the Ukrainian regions where Russia still doesn't have complete military control. "The decision was adopted unanimously," commission vice-president Nikolay Bulayev said, according to the state-run news agency TASS. The elections are set to be conducted over three days from March 15 to 17. Earlier, Ukraine had urged the international community to "resolutely condemn Russia's intention to hold presidential elections in the occupied Ukrainian territories". Kyiv had also called on the West to sanction individuals responsible. Russia had previously also conducted elections in occupied regions of Ukraine. The polling was condemned by Kyiv and the West and was dubbed as null and void. In the month of September, Moscow had also held ballots for local officials in the four Ukrainian regions. Also read: At least 4 injured after airstrike on Kyiv; Biden to host Zelensky at W. House A year earlier, it had held a "referendum" to annex the territories. Both the votes were denounced by Kyiv and the West. Putin to run again in presidential polls Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take part in the upcoming presidential vote, giving him a chance to extend his decades-long grip on power. As per state-run news agencies, Putin told Lieutenant Colonel Artyom Zhoga, a Russian military officer, about this decision following an awards ceremony for army personnel at the Kremlin. This came after Russian lawmakers on Thursday moved Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office by setting the date of the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17, which was voted unanimously by the members of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly. Valentina Matviyenko, the head of the chamber, had said "With this decision, we are effectively launching the start of the election campaign." She said, "By choosing a head of state together, we fully share the common responsibility and common destiny of our fatherland." Even though five major parties have been allowed to submit a candidate for the vote, Putin is likely to win the elections as most of his critics, who could challenge him, are either in jail or in exile. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was travelling to Argentina on Saturday to attend the inauguration of new Argentine President Javier Milei, his first trip to Latin America.

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This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Putin has rarely left Russia since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him. So, what explains his sudden visit to the Gulf? Is there a secret alliance being formed? Should the United States be worried? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Putin meets Saudi Crown Prince and UAE President: An anti-US alliance in the making?

This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Putin has rarely left Russia since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him. So, what explains his sudden visit to the Gulf? Is there a secret alliance being formed? Should the United States be worried? To understand this better watch Vikram Chandra's discussion with the former spokesperson of Vladimir Putin, Dr Sergey Lavrov.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday announced that he will seek re-election in 2024 for his third consecutive term, and sixth overall, media reports said.

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Putin sends message to the world with election announcement

Earlier this year, we told you about an alliance taking shape - CHIMS, standing for China, Iran, Moscow and Saudi Arabia. Over the last 48 hours, we have seen developments which confirm that new equations have been established with long term strategic consequences. The allies also now form a ring around the oil-rich Caspian. Molly Gambhir brings you more details.

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As India, U.S. tensions over Khalistani elements soar, Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised PM Modi's policies on national security. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Putin showers praises on India's PM Modi

The UK and US Governments have jointly accused russian intelligence of orchestrating a wide-ranging hacking campaign. Kremlin faces accusations of targeting British MPs, civil servants, and journalists to meddle in the UK's next general elections.

UK accuses Russia of cyber interference

Russian President conveyed his desire to run for president again. Putin told soldiers who had fought in Ukraine that he will run again in the 2024 election. After Putin awarded Ukraine, war veterans, with Russia's highest military honour.The Hero of Russia's gold star, a lieutenant colonel named Artyom Zhoga asked Putin to run again for President. On this, Putin told the soldier that he would run again in the 2024 election

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Russian President Vladimir Putin got a royal welcome in Abu Dhabi, the first leg of his blitz gulf tour. UAE staged a lavish welcome ceremony with jets flying over the city leaving contrails in the colours of the Russian flag. Camel and horse cavalry guards lined the route of Putin's motorcade from the airport to the presidential palace.

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President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, the Kremlin announced, as Moscow courts allies abroad despite being isolated over the Ukraine conflict.

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According to those familiar with the plans, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This will be his first international trip since his invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia has escalated its offensive in Ukraine as a clear signal to the West of Moscow's resolve to continue this war. Russia is throwing more and more men into the battleground, ignoring the losses. Fierce fighting is underway in Avdiivka, a strategic city in Donetsk. The city has become the symbol of a grinding war in which neither side has made any breakthrough.

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<p>In what can be seen as another Russian attempt to control public opinion on its soil, the country's interior ministry has prepared a draw legislation that would in effect, make foreigners sign a "loyalty agreement" which will forbid them from criticising Russia's official policy, discrediting history of the Soviet military or contravening traditional family values.</p>

<p>Russian people have been witness to introduction of series of tough laws since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. These laws forbid people from discrediting the military. War critics and opposition activists have been handed lengthy jail sentences by courts which held that the defendants violated these laws.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia waits for west to coax Ukraine into submission | In-Live Discussion</strong></p>

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<p>Russia is due to hold presidential elections in 2024. Since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to portray what he calls the 'special military operation' as part of an existential battle with the West. He has said that he will defend the 'sacred' civilisation from what he calls as the West decadence.</p>

<p>According to a report by state news agency TASS, the legislation has been prepared by the interior ministry and it forces all foreigners to sign an agreement that would restrict what they can say publicly.</p>

<p>TASS said that a foreigner in Russia will be prohibited from "interfering with the activities of public authorities of the Russian Federation, discrediting in any form the foreign and domestic state policy of the Russian Federation, public authorities and their officials"</p>

<p>It has been reported that the proposed agreement would have clauses that deal with family, morality, &nbsp;"propaganda about non-traditional sexual relations" and history.</p>

<p>Foreigners will be barred from "distorting the historical truth about the feat of the Soviet people in the defence of the Fatherland and its contribution to the victory over fascism".</p>

<p>It was not immediately clear if the legislation was aimed at certain nationalities or all foreigners. Also, there was no information about what the punishment would be if a foreigner is held to have violated terms of the agreement.</p>

<p>Reuters reported that Kremlin declined to comment.</p>

<h2><strong>Kremlin wants some&nbsp;degree of censorship</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this month, Kremlin said that some degree of censorship was needed as Russian troops were fighting in Ukraine.</p>

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<p>For the draft legislation to become a law, it will have to be submitted in State Duma, which is the lower house of the Russian parliament. The legislation would have to go through committee review and a number of readings before being submitted to President Putin for his assent.</p>

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<p>Leonid Kalashnikov, Chairman of the Duma's CIS Affairs Committee has said that was being worked upon by the interior ministry, the government, the presidential administration and also by his committee.</p>

<p>"The draft law on the so-called 'loyalty agreement' with migrants entering the Russian Federation is in a high degree of readiness," Leonid Kalashnikov told Interfax.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In what can be seen as another Russian attempt to control public opinion on its soil, the country's interior ministry has prepared a draw legislation that would in effect, make foreigners sign a "loyalty agreement" which will forbid them from criticising Russia's official policy, discrediting history of the Soviet military or contravening traditional family values.

In what can be seen as another Russian attempt to control public opinion on its soil, the country's interior ministry has prepared a draw legislation that would in effect, make foreigners sign a "loyalty agreement" which will forbid them from criticising Russia's official policy, discrediting history of the Soviet military or contravening traditional family values. Russian people have been witness to introduction of series of tough laws since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. These laws forbid people from discrediting the military. War critics and opposition activists have been handed lengthy jail sentences by courts which held that the defendants violated these laws. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia waits for west to coax Ukraine into submission | In-Live Discussion × Russia is due to hold presidential elections in 2024. Since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to portray what he calls the 'special military operation' as part of an existential battle with the West. He has said that he will defend the 'sacred' civilisation from what he calls as the West decadence. According to a report by state news agency TASS, the legislation has been prepared by the interior ministry and it forces all foreigners to sign an agreement that would restrict what they can say publicly. TASS said that a foreigner in Russia will be prohibited from "interfering with the activities of public authorities of the Russian Federation, discrediting in any form the foreign and domestic state policy of the Russian Federation, public authorities and their officials" It has been reported that the proposed agreement would have clauses that deal with family, morality, "propaganda about non-traditional sexual relations" and history. Foreigners will be barred from "distorting the historical truth about the feat of the Soviet people in the defence of the Fatherland and its contribution to the victory over fascism". It was not immediately clear if the legislation was aimed at certain nationalities or all foreigners. Also, there was no information about what the punishment would be if a foreigner is held to have violated terms of the agreement. Reuters reported that Kremlin declined to comment. Kremlin wants some degree of censorship Earlier this month, Kremlin said that some degree of censorship was needed as Russian troops were fighting in Ukraine. Also Read | Ex-US Marine Paul Whelan, imprisoned in Russia, assaulted by fellow inmate For the draft legislation to become a law, it will have to be submitted in State Duma, which is the lower house of the Russian parliament. The legislation would have to go through committee review and a number of readings before being submitted to President Putin for his assent. Also Read | Finland, a NATO member, seals all its border crossings with Russia Leonid Kalashnikov, Chairman of the Duma's CIS Affairs Committee has said that was being worked upon by the interior ministry, the government, the presidential administration and also by his committee. "The draft law on the so-called 'loyalty agreement' with migrants entering the Russian Federation is in a high degree of readiness," Leonid Kalashnikov told Interfax. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia takes steps to make foreigners sign a 'loyalty agreement'

How long will Ukraine be able to fend for itself against Russian aggression if its Western supporters run out of weapons? Alarm bells are ringing as NATO faces a shortage of weapons for Ukraine. Now, officials from the bloc and Britain have urged member nations to increase production. Here's a report.

Russia-Ukraine war: Big win for Kyiv in war with Russia claims NATO

<p>Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions.</p>

<p>Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action. It can also be used to track drones and neutralise them in the air.</p>

<p>In a dossier, the war-torn country urged its allies to rein in the ties of their technological firms with Russia in the face of aggressive electronic warfare.</p>

<p>The dossier addressed to its allies, including the US and UK, sheds light on how they were yet to impose sanctions on firms Ukraine&nbsp;accused of orchestrating Russia’s recent technological advancements on the battlefield.</p>

<p>Technology made by UK firms was being used by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s military campaign in the East, it alleged.</p>

<p>“The effectiveness of Russian electronic systems largely depends on access to imported components that are widely used in the production of such systems ... Specific steps should be taken immediately to reduce the Russian military-industrial complex’s capability,” the dossier claimed.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine concerned</strong></h2>

<p>Ukraine is concerned that Russia’s electronic warfare might jeopardise its drone attack system, giving President Vladimir Putin’s forces a significant advantage on the frontlines.</p>

<p>“[Electronic warfare] is the key to victory in the drone war,” wrote Valery Zaluzhny, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, in the Economist.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: fatigue sets in western allies as funding dries up for Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>“Russia modernised its [electronic warfare] forces over the past decade, creating a new branch of its army and building 60 new types of equipment. It outdoes us in this area: 65% of our jamming platforms at the start of the war were produced in Soviet times,” he wrote in the paper.</p>

<h2><strong>Who backs Russia’s electronic warfare?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to The Guardian, eight key Russian firms are believed to be spearheading the electronic warfare campaign in Ukraine.</p>

<p>They include Strela Research and Production Association, Protek Research and Development Enterprise and Radioelectronic Technologies Concern. Ukraine claims none of these have been sanctioned by the West.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-germany-forcing-ukraine-to-end-war-with-russia-and-ready-to-accept-new-boundary-report-663043"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US, Germany forcing Ukraine to end war with Russia and ready to accept new boundary: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Ukraine also claims that these Russian firms actively engage in business with firms registered in the West.</p>

<p>Ukraine has also proposed a “unified database of components” identifying the technology which the Russian military is using in its electronic warfare equipment.</p>

<p><strong>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos</strong></p>

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Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions. Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action.

Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions. Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action. It can also be used to track drones and neutralise them in the air. In a dossier, the war-torn country urged its allies to rein in the ties of their technological firms with Russia in the face of aggressive electronic warfare. The dossier addressed to its allies, including the US and UK, sheds light on how they were yet to impose sanctions on firms Ukraine accused of orchestrating Russia’s recent technological advancements on the battlefield. Technology made by UK firms was being used by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s military campaign in the East, it alleged. “The effectiveness of Russian electronic systems largely depends on access to imported components that are widely used in the production of such systems ... Specific steps should be taken immediately to reduce the Russian military-industrial complex’s capability,” the dossier claimed. Ukraine concerned Ukraine is concerned that Russia’s electronic warfare might jeopardise its drone attack system, giving President Vladimir Putin’s forces a significant advantage on the frontlines. “[Electronic warfare] is the key to victory in the drone war,” wrote Valery Zaluzhny, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, in the Economist. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: fatigue sets in western allies as funding dries up for Ukraine × “Russia modernised its [electronic warfare] forces over the past decade, creating a new branch of its army and building 60 new types of equipment. It outdoes us in this area: 65% of our jamming platforms at the start of the war were produced in Soviet times,” he wrote in the paper. Who backs Russia’s electronic warfare? According to The Guardian, eight key Russian firms are believed to be spearheading the electronic warfare campaign in Ukraine. They include Strela Research and Production Association, Protek Research and Development Enterprise and Radioelectronic Technologies Concern. Ukraine claims none of these have been sanctioned by the West. Also read: US, Germany forcing Ukraine to end war with Russia and ready to accept new boundary: Report Ukraine also claims that these Russian firms actively engage in business with firms registered in the West. Ukraine has also proposed a “unified database of components” identifying the technology which the Russian military is using in its electronic warfare equipment. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Russia using UK tech to wage electronic warfare, claims ‘concerned’ Ukraine

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