Russia has declared what it calls a major battlefield breakthrough, claiming over 10,000 Ukrainian troops are now encircled across the Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk fronts. Kremlin officials said President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the reported entrapment of up to 31 Ukrainian battalions, alongside the successful test of a new nuclear-capable missile. As drone and missile barrages continue to pound Kyiv, fears are mounting over an escalating “no escape” phase of the conflict.

Russian Forces Break Ukrainian Defenses Near Kupyansk

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A woman who used to lure and trap high-profile tech executives to steal trade secrets has revealed the tactics such sex spies use. Originally from Russia, the former sex spy defected after she fell in love with an intelligence target, the New York Post reported. In an exclusive report, the publication revealed the romance scams and manufactured intimacy deployed by these spies. Aliia Roza told The Post that she was trained to seduce and manipulate men in roles that could benefit the country the spies worked for. This comes after the Times of London reported that China and Russia used attractive female agents to entrap tech executives. She detailed how the spies lured the men and got them to spill trade secrets.&nbsp;Roza said they manipulate the target in different ways, especially by toying with their emotions. They establish trust by making several appearances without actually making contact. “You might show up at their coffee shop, their gym, or just keep liking their posts. When you finally meet, their brain already trusts you," she said. Once they become familiar, that is when they go in for the kill. “They pretend to be weak or alone: ‘My parents were killed, I’m a student, I’m broke.’ It triggers the hero instinct. Every man wants to feel like the rescuer," she said. They get intimate by showering them with compliments, even sending intimate photos. They use a technique called the “milk technique,” which involves creating fake accounts on social media, following one of their friends, and faking mutual contacts.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dubai-porta-potty-parties-probe-exposes-sex-ring-where-women-are-forced-to-fulfill-disgusting-sexual-fetishes-1757931505109">Dubai 'porta-potty parties' probe exposes sex ring where women are forced to fulfill disgusting sexual fetishes</a> &nbsp;<h2>Sex spies create doubt in their targets' minds</h2>The sex spies then try to create doubt in their minds, by making them question the people and things around them. “She’ll say, ‘Your boss doesn’t appreciate you; your colleagues use you.’ It creates a bond where you feel you understand each other — and the rest of the world is bad.” Later, they try to threaten them by saying that if they don't give the desired information, they'll leave them forever. Roza says that most of these techies are alone and isolated, and mostly lack female attention. So they do not want the woman to leave. “There’s a gap in between female interaction. And then it’s much easier for a female to target you," Roza said.&nbsp;<h2>Some even marry their prey</h2>They preyed mostly on single men, and even lived with, sometimes even married them. Roza said she was mostly sent to Europe and the United Kingdom on such missions. She decided to reveal her past since she is trying to gain legal status in the US following her lawyer's advice. Roza told The Post that her aim now is to educate the public about manipulation tactics across work, dating and social media. She further said that while the US strives “to protect human rights”, the Russians and Chinese “manipulate their targets in a really bad way," adding that for them, their own agents are disposable.

A former sex spy has revealed that several women like her are being trained by countries like China and Russia to lure vulnerable techies into romance scams and steal trade secrets. Aliia Roza told the New York Post about the methods deployed to get what they want.

A woman who used to lure and trap high-profile tech executives to steal trade secrets has revealed the tactics such sex spies use. Originally from Russia, the former sex spy defected after she fell in love with an intelligence target, the New York Post reported. In an exclusive report, the publication revealed the romance scams and manufactured intimacy deployed by these spies. Aliia Roza told The Post that she was trained to seduce and manipulate men in roles that could benefit the country the spies worked for. This comes after the Times of London reported that China and Russia used attractive female agents to entrap tech executives. She detailed how the spies lured the men and got them to spill trade secrets. Roza said they manipulate the target in different ways, especially by toying with their emotions. They establish trust by making several appearances without actually making contact. “You might show up at their coffee shop, their gym, or just keep liking their posts. When you finally meet, their brain already trusts you," she said. Once they become familiar, that is when they go in for the kill. “They pretend to be weak or alone: ‘My parents were killed, I’m a student, I’m broke.’ It triggers the hero instinct. Every man wants to feel like the rescuer," she said. They get intimate by showering them with compliments, even sending intimate photos. They use a technique called the “milk technique,” which involves creating fake accounts on social media, following one of their friends, and faking mutual contacts. Also Read: Dubai 'porta-potty parties' probe exposes sex ring where women are forced to fulfill disgusting sexual fetishes Sex spies create doubt in their targets' minds The sex spies then try to create doubt in their minds, by making them question the people and things around them. “She’ll say, ‘Your boss doesn’t appreciate you; your colleagues use you.’ It creates a bond where you feel you understand each other — and the rest of the world is bad.” Later, they try to threaten them by saying that if they don't give the desired information, they'll leave them forever. Roza says that most of these techies are alone and isolated, and mostly lack female attention. So they do not want the woman to leave. “There’s a gap in between female interaction. And then it’s much easier for a female to target you," Roza said. Some even marry their prey They preyed mostly on single men, and even lived with, sometimes even married them. Roza said she was mostly sent to Europe and the United Kingdom on such missions. She decided to reveal her past since she is trying to gain legal status in the US following her lawyer's advice. Roza told The Post that her aim now is to educate the public about manipulation tactics across work, dating and social media. She further said that while the US strives “to protect human rights”, the Russians and Chinese “manipulate their targets in a really bad way," adding that for them, their own agents are disposable.

A former sex spy has revealed that several women like her are being trained by countries like China and Russia to lure vulnerable techies into romance scams and steal trade secrets. Aliia Roza told the New York Post about the methods deployed to get what they want.

Seduction and secrets: Former sex spy exposes how romance scams are luring techies to spill the beans

Russian troops have reportedly gained a foothold in Pokrovsk, breaching Ukrainian defensive positions amid ongoing conflict in the region. This development marks a significant shift in the frontline as both sides continue intense fighting.

Ukraine-Russia War: Ukraine Frontlines Shaken as Russia Advances in Pokrovsk | WION

#Gravitas A senior Ukrainian lawmaker has reportedly claimed that Western military aid has dropped by 45% this year, even as Russian forces continue to advance in the east.  

Ukraine Warns of 45% Decline in Military Aid as Russia Pushes Ahead on the Frontlines

Russia-India: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered a landmark collaboration with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The agreement, signed in Moscow on October 27, 2025, marks the first time a complete passenger aircraft will be manufactured in India since HAL’s AVRO HS-748 project.

India-Russia Jet Deal: India To Manufacture First Civilian Aircraft Since 1988

Social media in Russia is buzzing after a pack of stray dogs with bright-blue fur was spotted roaming the snowy streets near Dzerzhinsk, about 370 kilometers east of Moscow.

Photos of the “blue dogs” went viral, sparking a mix of amusement and concern among internet users. While some compared them to cartoon characters, others raised serious animal safety and environmental concerns.

Experts believe the dogs may have been exposed to industrial chemicals — possibly copper sulfate or residues from a long-abandoned chemical factory that once produced plexiglass and hydrocyanic acid.

Blue Russian Dogs Spotted Near Abandoned Factory | Chemical Exposure Suspected in Dzerzhinsk

The Kenyan Foreign Ministry reports that several citizens were reportedly tricked into joining foreign conflicts, prompting the government to issue updates on efforts to assist and safely repatriate those trapped abroad.

Kenyans Duped To Fight For Russia Through Fake Job Offers, Govt Issues Update on Trapped Kenyans

In a historic move, India and Russia have signed a major civilian aircraft deal, marking the first such agreement since 1988.

The landmark partnership is expected to boost India’s aviation sector and strengthen bilateral defense and trade ties with Moscow amid evolving global geopolitical dynamics.

India Inks Major Jet Deal With Russia: First Civilian Aircraft Since 1988

Russia-Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using a "shadow fleet" of oil tankers to launch and control drones targeting European cities amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. 

Russia's Shadow Fleet Escalates Spill Fears, Finland Tracks Oil Threat in Narrow Strait

Russia-India: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered a landmark collaboration with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The agreement, signed in Moscow on October 27, 2025, marks the first time a complete passenger aircraft will be manufactured in India since HAL’s AVRO HS-748 project.


Russia-India: HAL-UAC Collab to Produce SJ-100 Civil Aircraft for Indian Market

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Pokrovsk has become Russia’s primary military target, as intense fighting continues across eastern Ukraine.

Zelensky: Pokrovsk Is Russia’s Main Target | Zelensky Issues Urgent Warning | WION NEWSPOINT

Zelensky: Pokrovsk Is Russia’s Main Target | Zelensky Issues Urgent Warning | WION 

Lithuania on Monday (Oct 27) authorised its forces to shoot down smuggling balloons crossing from Belarus, calling the incidents “hybrid attacks” meant to destabilise the country. In a statement, Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said that the decision came after repeated incursions by balloons carrying contraband cigarettes from Belarus, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, forced authorities to close Vilnius airport four times last week and temporarily seal border crossings.<h2>Strictest measures against the Putin ally nation</h2>Speaking at a press conference, Ruginienė revealed, “Today we have decided to take the strictest measures, there is no other way.”. She added that her government might also invoke Article 4 of NATO’s founding treaty, which calls for consultations when a member state believes its security is threatened.While Lithuanian officials say the balloons are being launched by smugglers, they accuse Belarus’s president, Alexander Lukashenko—a close ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin—of turning a blind eye.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/explained-all-about-russia-s-burevestnik-the-nuclear-powered-cruise-missile-no-one-else-in-the-world-possesses-1761559531996">Explained: All about Russia's Burevestnik, the nuclear-powered cruise missile 'no one else in the world possesses'</a>The prime minister described the situation as part of a broader pattern of “hybrid attacks,” a term used across Europe to describe Russia’s mix of military, economic, and information warfare tactics.In response, Lithuania has closed most of its border crossings with Belarus, allowing only diplomats and EU citizens returning home to pass through. The disruptions have caused major headaches for travellers and airlines, with dozens of flights diverted or cancelled on Friday and Saturday after sightings of the contraband balloons.<h2>Concerns about Russia's ‘hybrid attacks’ rise</h2>The border tension comes amid separate concerns about Russian military activity. Lithuania’s defense ministry said a Russian Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jet and an IL-78 tanker aircraft briefly entered Lithuanian airspace last Thursday from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, flying about 700 meters into the country for roughly 18 seconds, probably during aerial refuelling training.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-a-fascist-s-worst-nightmare-zohran-mamdani-vows-to-take-us-president-to-court-if-elected-new-york-mayor-1761558969172">Zohran Mamdani vows to take Trump to court if elected New York mayor</a>Vilnius summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires to lodge a “strong protest”, demanding an explanation and assurances that the nation will take “all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from happening again”. Moscow denied any wrongdoing, claiming its aircraft “did not violate the borders of other states” and that all flights were conducted “in strict compliance” with airspace regulations.

Lithuania has authorised its forces to shoot down smuggling balloons from Belarus, calling them “hybrid attacks” aimed at destabilising the country. The balloons, carrying contraband cigarettes, have repeatedly shut Vilnius airport and prompted talk of invoking NATO’s Article 4.

Lithuania on Monday (Oct 27) authorised its forces to shoot down smuggling balloons crossing from Belarus, calling the incidents “hybrid attacks” meant to destabilise the country. In a statement, Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said that the decision came after repeated incursions by balloons carrying contraband cigarettes from Belarus, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, forced authorities to close Vilnius airport four times last week and temporarily seal border crossings. Strictest measures against the Putin ally nation Speaking at a press conference, Ruginienė revealed, “Today we have decided to take the strictest measures, there is no other way.”. She added that her government might also invoke Article 4 of NATO’s founding treaty, which calls for consultations when a member state believes its security is threatened. While Lithuanian officials say the balloons are being launched by smugglers, they accuse Belarus’s president, Alexander Lukashenko—a close ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin—of turning a blind eye. Also read | Explained: All about Russia's Burevestnik, the nuclear-powered cruise missile 'no one else in the world possesses' The prime minister described the situation as part of a broader pattern of “hybrid attacks,” a term used across Europe to describe Russia’s mix of military, economic, and information warfare tactics. In response, Lithuania has closed most of its border crossings with Belarus, allowing only diplomats and EU citizens returning home to pass through. The disruptions have caused major headaches for travellers and airlines, with dozens of flights diverted or cancelled on Friday and Saturday after sightings of the contraband balloons. Concerns about Russia's ‘hybrid attacks’ rise The border tension comes amid separate concerns about Russian military activity. Lithuania’s defense ministry said a Russian Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jet and an IL-78 tanker aircraft briefly entered Lithuanian airspace last Thursday from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, flying about 700 meters into the country for roughly 18 seconds, probably during aerial refuelling training. Also read | Zohran Mamdani vows to take Trump to court if elected New York mayor Vilnius summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires to lodge a “strong protest”, demanding an explanation and assurances that the nation will take “all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from happening again”. Moscow denied any wrongdoing, claiming its aircraft “did not violate the borders of other states” and that all flights were conducted “in strict compliance” with airspace regulations.

Lithuania has authorised its forces to shoot down smuggling balloons from Belarus, calling them “hybrid attacks” aimed at destabilising the country. The balloons, carrying contraband cigarettes, have repeatedly shut Vilnius airport and prompted talk of invoking NATO’s Article 4.

‘Hybrid attacks’: Lithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons from Putin ally Belarus

Kyiv endures one of the heaviest nights of drone and missile strikes in months as Moscow intensifies its aerial assault.
Multiple waves of Shahed drones and cruise missiles rained down across the Ukrainian capital, leaving civilians injured and buildings damaged.
Ukraine’s air defenses fought through the night to intercept the attacks, but debris still struck residential areas.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Launches Biggest Drone Attack on Kyiv | Over 100 Drones Hit Kyiv | WION 

After the United States, the European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, directly targeting the country’s oil industry to curb Moscow’s war funding in Ukraine.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced similar measures against Russian oil firms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the EU move as a “major step forward,” calling it crucial in cutting off resources for Russia’s invasion.


EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens: U.S. Turns Up The Heat

A few days ago, the Federation Council ratified the agreement on strategic partnership and cooperation between Russia and Venezuela, signed by the heads of state on May 7. The document envisages the expansion of cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, communications, security, culture and education.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Does The Ratified Treaty Oblige Russia To Fight For Venezuela?

In 2022, a small U.S. company won a $1 billion weapons contract for Ukraine — but never delivered.
At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, a modest Arizona-based firm called Firearms received an order to supply a massive amount of ammunition: 10 million 23mm anti-aircraft shells, 56,000 Grad rockets, 24,000 mortars, and a huge stock of other Soviet-type munitions.

Reports: Ukraine Paid 17 MN Euros For Ammunition, Got None

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly announced that Russia has successfully tested the world’s first nuclear-powered cruise missile, known as the Burevestnik. A weapon that Moscow claims no defence system on earth can stop.  And feeling the tremors of similar nuclear threats, Europe appears to be rethinking its nuclear security.

Putin’s New Nuclear Skyfall Missile Sends Europe Scrambling for Cover 

Does The Ratified Treaty Oblige Russia To Fight For Venezuela?

Russia-Ukraine War: After Russian drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing three people and injuring 31—including six children—Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called for new, stronger sanctions against Russia and its allies. 

Ukraine Fires Back At Moscow! | Destruction & Death: The Cost Of War

After the United States, the European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, directly targeting the country’s oil industry to curb Moscow’s war funding in Ukraine.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced similar measures against Russian oil firms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the EU move as a “major step forward,” calling it crucial in cutting off resources for Russia’s invasion.

EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens | U.S. Turns Up The Heat

Russia successfully tested the world's first nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which President Vladimir Putin hailed as a weapon “no one else possesses.

Burevestnik: Russia's Cruise Missile | Putin: 'No One Else Possesses It'

Russia Tests World's First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile: 'No One Else Possesses It'- Putin

Russia: Russia has successfully tested the Burevestnik, the world’s first nuclear-powered cruise missile. President Vladimir Putin described it as a ‘unique’ weapon with potentially unlimited range and the ability to evade any missile defense system.


Russia Tests Burevestnik, the World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile

Russia successfully tested the world's first nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which President Vladimir Putin hailed as a weapon “no one else possesses.


Experts Warn: Russia’s wartime economy is showing signs of strain. Massive Defence spending has kept Russia’s factories running and unemployment low, but experts warn the system is reaching its limits. This next report delves into how Russia’s war-driven boom is beginning to fade. 


Experts Warn: Russia ‘busier Yet Poorer’ With Each Passing Year

Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, which President Putin describes as a weapon “no one else possesses.” The missile is notable for its potentially unlimited range and its ability to evade missile defenses, marking a significant development in Russia’s strategic arsenal. Putin hailed the test as a demonstration of Russia’s advanced military capabilities and the missile's uniqueness on the global stage.


Russia Tests Burevestnik, World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile 

Russia's top economic negotiator on Sunday slammed "titanic attempts" to thwart dialogue with the United States as he visited the country for talks with American officials after Washington imposed sanctions on Moscow's oil companies.The visit comes as the US President Donald Trump voiced increasing frustration at Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and his refusal to agree a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.Putin's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who arrived in the United States on Friday, said Moscow was "committed to constructive dialogue" with the US."We're seeing titanic attempts to disrupt any dialogue between Russia and the US, and to spread disinformation," Dmitriev said in a video posted on Telegram.Dmitriev met Trump administration officials on Friday and Saturday, a Russian source familiar with the talks told AFP. Talks were expected to continue on Sunday.Earlier this week, Trump shelved talks with Putin in Budapest, saying he did not want a "wasted" meeting.In an interview with a Hungarian YouTube channel Ultrahang published Sunday, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Washington had not proposed "any new meetings or conversations" between both countries' top diplomats since their phone call on Monday."And I did not raise the issue, because the entire initiative was coming from the United States. And we would be ready to move as the Americans feel comfortable for themselves," Lavrov said, speaking English.Asked about the leaders' summit, he said: "It's up to those who initiated the process."The Kremlin's envoy Dmitriev met with Republican Congresswoman for Florida Anna Paulina Luna.In a post on X on Sunday, he said Luna was organising "a meeting between US Congress members and the Russian Duma to encourage parliamentary dialogue".In the Telegram video message, Dmitriev -- a former Goldman Sachs banker and Stanford graduate -- said such a meeting would be held "in the near future".Russia has consistently rejected calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Its latest overnight attack on Kyiv killed three people and wounded dozens according to the Ukrainian authorities.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Putin's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who arrived in the United States on Friday, said Moscow was "committed to constructive dialogue and to clearly communicating Russia's position".

Russia's top economic negotiator on Sunday slammed "titanic attempts" to thwart dialogue with the United States as he visited the country for talks with American officials after Washington imposed sanctions on Moscow's oil companies. The visit comes as the US President Donald Trump voiced increasing frustration at Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and his refusal to agree a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Putin's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who arrived in the United States on Friday, said Moscow was "committed to constructive dialogue" with the US. "We're seeing titanic attempts to disrupt any dialogue between Russia and the US, and to spread disinformation," Dmitriev said in a video posted on Telegram. Dmitriev met Trump administration officials on Friday and Saturday, a Russian source familiar with the talks told AFP. Talks were expected to continue on Sunday. Earlier this week, Trump shelved talks with Putin in Budapest, saying he did not want a "wasted" meeting. In an interview with a Hungarian YouTube channel Ultrahang published Sunday, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Washington had not proposed "any new meetings or conversations" between both countries' top diplomats since their phone call on Monday. "And I did not raise the issue, because the entire initiative was coming from the United States. And we would be ready to move as the Americans feel comfortable for themselves," Lavrov said, speaking English. Asked about the leaders' summit, he said: "It's up to those who initiated the process." The Kremlin's envoy Dmitriev met with Republican Congresswoman for Florida Anna Paulina Luna. In a post on X on Sunday, he said Luna was organising "a meeting between US Congress members and the Russian Duma to encourage parliamentary dialogue". In the Telegram video message, Dmitriev -- a former Goldman Sachs banker and Stanford graduate -- said such a meeting would be held "in the near future". Russia has consistently rejected calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Its latest overnight attack on Kyiv killed three people and wounded dozens according to the Ukrainian authorities. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Putin's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who arrived in the United States on Friday, said Moscow was "committed to constructive dialogue and to clearly communicating Russia's position".

Russian envoy slams ‘titanic attempts’ to derail talks with US

Russia has issued a powerful warning: a 'stunning' response will follow any long-range strikes hitting deep inside its territory. The warning comes amid Western discussions about supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, weapons with a 2,500km reach. Kremlin officials are concerned some Tomahawk variants can carry a nuclear warhead, a factor that could trigger catastrophic escalation. 

BREAKING: Moscow Warns of Overwhelming Response After Nuclear Missile Test

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered cruise missile named the Burevestnik, Russia's top general told President Vladimir Putin. The missile travelled 14,000 km (8,700 miles) and was in the air for about 15 hours, General Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of Russia's armed forces, told Putin. Putin has said the 9M730 Burevestnik (Storm Petrel) - dubbed the SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO - is "invincible" to current and future missile defences, with an almost unlimited range and unpredictable flight path.


Breaking: Burevestnik missile, Putin declares 'invincible' nuclear cruise missile ready!

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