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Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
He was reportedly arrested in Poland but released - Another man has been extradited to Germany

Voices from within call for elections in Ukraine as scandals erode support for Zelensky
The 35-year-old former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov became the first person inside the country to openly challenge the current president and set off a firestorm - His rise in the polls puts him among the potential candidates, but one key question remains: how feasible is it to hold elections immediately?
Russia reportedly rearming Iran via Caspian Sea with TNT, ammunition and drone components
European document cited by NBC News reveals new Moscow-Tehran supply route – Route remains beyond the reach of Western naval forces

New tension between Russia and Japan over the Kuril Islands: Moscow summoned the Japanese Ambassador
Putin’s visit to the disputed islands sparked a reaction from Tokyo – Lavrov takes aim at Japanese authorities

How Kim Jong Un circumvented sanctions and funneled up to $22 billion into Pyongyang’s coffers
Trade data and satellite imagery analyzed by Bloomberg reveal how North Korea’s regime has found new sources of revenue and is expanding its nuclear arsenal — the windfall it struck with the war in Ukraine and the army of hackers

The dangerous “Polar Silk Road” in the Arctic bringing China & Russia closer: Moscow needs money & Beijing needs energy
CNN sheds light on the rapprochement between Russia & China - Putin & Xi Jinping’s vision and the West’s reservations about their plans

Zelensky asks for 10% of the US’ Patriot stockpile so Ukraine can defend itself against Russia
“Even if they sell us 5%, we will be able to get through the winter,” the Ukrainian president said. “The Ukrainian people are tired. Putin does not want to stop the war,” he added

From ‘shadow fleet’ to ship seizures: where does Russia’s new threat lead for Greece
Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against European vessels if Russian ships are targeted, as Pacific Fleet commander Viktor Liina says his forces stand ready to inspect and hold foreign shipping, raising risk for Greek owners

