'Staying strong, still funny, still himself': What friends say about journalist detained in Russia one year ago today

‘Musk a Russian Asset?!’: Democrats Demand Probe on Elon After Alleged Kremlin Phone Calls| Watch

Democratic Senators Jack Reed and Jeanne Shaheen have called for an investigation into Elon Musk's alleged communications with Russian officials, including Vladimir Putin. The senators cite Wall Street Journal reports claiming Musk had contact with Putin in 2023. They expressed concerns given Musk's government contracts through SpaceX and his security clearance. The Kremlin denied these claims, stating Musk and Putin only spoke once before 2022. #ElonMusk #JackReed #JeanneShaheen #Putin #VladimirPutin #MuskTrump #Kremlin #Trump2024 #Trumpwins #Maga #Democrats #USnews #Elections ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.102~

‘They’ll Regret This’: Putin Roars After 9/11-Style Attack in Kazan Hits Civilians, Warns Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to Ukraine following a dramatic 9/11-style drone attack on Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. The December 21 assault, involving eight drones, targeted residential buildings and an industrial facility, causing significant damage but no casualties. In response, Putin vowed harsh retaliation, promising that those responsible "will face many times greater destruction in their own country" and "will regret" their actions. He assured Tatarstan's leader, Rustam Minnikhanov, that all damages would be swiftly repaired. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the attack was carried out in three waves using fixed-wing drones, with air defenses intercepting three and electronic warfare systems neutralizing another three. This unprecedented assault, deep within Russian territory and 1,379 kilometers from Ukraine, has escalated tensions further, drawing sharp condemnation from Moscow. #Putin #KazanAttack #KazanDroneAttack #UkraineConflict #DroneStrike #RussianRetaliation #Tatarstan #PutinWarning #Kiev #RussiaUkraineWar #IDF #TerroristAttack #RussianDefense #CiviliansUnderAttack #KazanStrike #PutinVows Also Read Drone Targets Israeli Prime Minister's House as Strikes in Gaza Result in Over 50 Casualties :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/drone-targets-israeli-prime-minister-house-gaza-strikes-011-3965047.html?ref=DMDesc Iran Downplays Drone 'Attack', States Israel Link Not Established :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-downplays-drone-attack-states-israel-link-not-established-3804551.html?ref=DMDesc Significant Missile and Drone Attack Demolishes Major Ukrainian Power Plant :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/massive-attack-destroys-ukraine-power-plant-011-3797587.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.336~GR.125~

Slovak PM Warns Ukraine of Consequences Over Halting Russian Gas Transit Amid Ongoing War| WATCH

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned Ukraine of possible retaliatory measures after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine would stop allowing Russian gas transit to Europe unless Moscow no longer benefits financially. Fico expressed disappointment over the decision and raised concerns about its impact on Slovakia’s economy. The dispute could affect the wider European energy supply, with Slovakia among the few countries still dependent on Russian gas. #Slovakia #Ukraine #Russia #GasTransit #EuropeanUnion #EnergyCrisis #Zelenskyy #Fico #EUPolitics #EnergySecurity #OneIndia #OneindiaNews ~GR.344~HT.178~PR.362~ED.346~

Putin’s 2024 end-of-year presser: ‘When everything is quiet and calm, we are getting bored’

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is going into its third winter, Russian President Vladimir Putin held its annual end-of-year press-conference, two days after a Kyiv-orchestrated killing of a high-ranking general on the streets of Moscow.

VIDEO | Russia’s FSB Unveils Dramatic Footage of Suspect’s Arrest in Ivor Kirillov’s Assassination

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has released gripping footage of the arrest of a suspect accused of orchestrating the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov. The suspect, allegedly recruited by Ukrainian intelligence, is said to have planted an explosive device in a parked electric scooter that killed Kirillov and his aide in Moscow. Watch as chilling details emerge about the covert operation and the high-stakes investigation behind this shocking act. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story! #RussianFSB #MoscowBlast #FSBInvestigation #RussianGeneralKilled #UkraineConflict #EspionagePlot #AssassinationDetails #IgorKirillov #FSBReveals #CrossBorderTensions #HomemadeExplosive #UkrainianIntelligence #CovertOperations #RussiaUkraineCrisis #UzbekSuspect #InternationalIntrigue Also Read Russia Launches Free Cancer Vaccine: Free Distribution To Begin In 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-launches-free-cancer-vaccine-free-distribution-to-begin-in-2025-4019757.html?ref=DMDesc Uzbekistan National Arrested For Assassination Of Russian Chemical Weapons Chief Igor Kirillov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/uzbekistan-national-arrested-for-assassination-of-russian-chemical-weapons-chief-igor-kirillov-4019123.html?ref=DMDesc Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed In Moscow Bomb Attack, Says Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-general-igor-kirillov-killed-in-moscow-bomb-attack-says-report-4017973.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.346~GR.344~

FSB Reveals Moscow Blast Chilling Details: Uzbek Citizen, Ukrainian Ties, $100K Assassination Plot

The FSB has uncovered shocking details about the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov and his aide, Ilya Polikarpov, in a deadly Moscow blast. A 1995-born Uzbek citizen has been arrested for planting a homemade explosive device on an electric scooter near Kirillov’s residence. Investigators claim the suspect was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence, promised $100,000, and relocation to Europe for completing the mission. Using a car with surveillance cameras, the suspect transmitted live footage of the scene to handlers in Ukraine before remotely detonating the bomb. #MoscowBlast #FSBInvestigation #RussianGeneralKilled #UkraineConflict #EspionagePlot #AssassinationDetails #IgorKirillov #FSBReveals #CrossBorderTensions #HomemadeExplosive #UkrainianIntelligence #CovertOperations #RussiaUkraineCrisis #UzbekSuspect #InternationalIntrigue Also Read Uzbekistan National Arrested For Assassination Of Russian Chemical Weapons Chief Igor Kirillov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/uzbekistan-national-arrested-for-assassination-of-russian-chemical-weapons-chief-igor-kirillov-4019123.html?ref=DMDesc Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed In Moscow Bomb Attack, Says Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-general-igor-kirillov-killed-in-moscow-bomb-attack-says-report-4017973.html?ref=DMDesc Russian Tanker Splits In Storm, Spills Oil In Kerch Strait Waterway Connecting Black Sea & Sea of Azov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-tanker-splits-in-storm-spills-oil-in-kerch-strait-waterway-connecting-black-sea-sea-of-az-011-4016549.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.124~PR.152~ED.346~

US Backed Strikes Could Escalate Tensions; Putin Accuses West of Fueling Ukraine Crisis| WATCH

Russia’s FSB chief, Aleksandr Bortnikov, has warned that US-backed strikes on Russian territory will likely escalate the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He accused the West of destabilizing the region, specifically Ukraine, and fostering a dangerous global shadow weapons market. With rising concerns over terrorism and foreign intelligence influence, Bortnikov stressed that such actions could have far-reaching consequences, heightening security risks globally. #FSB #Bortnikov #Russia #UkraineConflict #USStrikes #Terrorism #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #CIS #NationalSecurity #WeaponTrafficking #GlobalEscalation #ShadowMarket #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.97~PR.362~ED.102~

Russian FSB Outsmarts Ukraine in Deadly Helicopter Hijacking Plot, Agent Killed in Missile Strike

In a high-stakes operation, Russian security services have thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian intelligence to hijack a Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare helicopter. The plot was uncovered by a Russian pilot, who was offered a large bribe and a complex escape route in exchange for betraying his country. The Ukrainian agent, who went by the name 'Sergey,' also advised the pilot to poison his fellow crew members or use a weapon to ensure the success of the hijacking. The pilot, trained to recognize security threats, reported the contact to his superiors, and the situation was turned into a counter-operation by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). #RussianFSB #HelicopterHijacking #Putin #UkraineEspionage #Mi8MTPR1 #DroneStrike #Counterintelligence #RussianSpyGame #UkrainianPlot #FSBCounterStrike #IntelligenceVictory #SpyTactics #CovertOperation #DeadlyMission #MilitaryEspionage #RussianIntelligence