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Russian authorities have arrested several individuals linked to planned attacks, including bomb plots targeting Jewish sites and military vehicles. The plots, allegedly connected to international terror groups and Ukraine, involve homemade bombs and drone operations. The arrests follow recent global terror incidents and highlight ongoing security concerns in Russia.
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Russia's FSB has opened criminal cases against exiled opposition figures, including Mikhail Khodorkovsky, accusing them of plotting to overthrow the government and funding Ukraine's military. Khodorkovsky denies the allegations amid ongoing Kremlin crackdowns on dissenters outside Russia. The case follows recent tensions over Russia's opposition to the Council of Europe initiative.
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Russian authorities have detained eight individuals accused of sabotage against telecom infrastructure in Salavat, as part of a broader crackdown on online dissent and perceived extremism. Meanwhile, opposition figures face criminal charges for social media activity, amid fears of a repressive climate reminiscent of Soviet-era tactics.
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As of November 20, 2025, Ukraine faces a major corruption scandal involving a $100 million kickback scheme centered on Energoatom, the state nuclear power company. The investigation implicates Tymur Mindich, a close associate of President Zelenskyy, who has fled the country. Justice and Energy Ministers resigned amid the probe, while Ukrainian authorities continue efforts to reassure Western allies and maintain energy sector stability during ongoing Russian attacks.
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Russian authorities claim to have thwarted a plot by Ukraine and Britain to hijack a Russian MiG-31 with a Kinzhal missile, aiming to provoke NATO by flying the jet toward a Romanian base. The operation involved offers of $3 million to a Russian pilot and was reportedly directed by Ukrainian and British intelligence. The story highlights ongoing tensions and information warfare.