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A beluga whale named Hvaldimir, found off Norway in 2019 with suspicious equipment, is believed to have been trained by the Russian military. Experts suggest he was not a spy but rather a guard whale that escaped from a naval base. A new BBC documentary explores these claims.
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A car bombing in Sevastopol, Crimea, killed Russian naval officer Valery Trankovsky on November 13, 2024. Ukraine's security services reportedly orchestrated the attack, targeting Trankovsky for his role in missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and targeted violence in the region.
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The Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles against targets in Russia, marking a significant policy shift. This decision comes amid escalating military pressures, particularly with North Korean troops supporting Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky has long advocated for this capability to enhance Ukraine's defense efforts.