Ukrainians rigged Russian drone pilot goggles with explosives, officials say

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  With Explosive Goggles, Ukraine Sought to Blast Russian Drone Operators

  A senior Ukrainian intelligence official confirmed the plot to blow up drone goggles. But it was unclear how much effect the scheme had on Russian forces.
  
  The New York Times - 18h
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  Ukrainians Say They Feel Betrayed by Trump and U.S.

  President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal ‘in the very short term’

  National security adviser Mike Waltz tells CPAC agreement is expected imminently as part of ceasefire negotiations. The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Friday that the ...
  
  The Guardian - 1h
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  Ukraine is launching a new drone supply model to slash delivery times to troops

  Yahoo News - 2h

• A Ukrainian man is sentenced for planning sabotage on Russia's behalf

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  ABC News - 5h
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  Series of explosions on buses in a parking lot rattles Israel

  JERUSALEM — A series of explosions on three buses in a parking lot rattled central Israel on Thursday in what authorities suspected was a militant attack.
  
  NBC News - 18h
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  A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

  Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.
  
  Wired - 2d

• Europe seeks to replace imported Russian fertilisers with local manure

  Commission expected to approve greater use of Renure, a product based on dung, to lower costs and boost efficiency
  
  Financial Times - 12h
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  Ukrainians mourn loss of 'partner and friend' as U.S. relations disintegrate

  At an underground school in Ukraine, the mood was somber after the spat between President Donald Trump and their leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy spiraled.
  
  NBC News - 1d
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  Russia Closes In on Another Ukrainian Region, Even as Peace Talks Pick Up

  Russian troops are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a region they have never invaded. If they cross into it, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.
  
  The New York Times - 7h

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  Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order

  iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data
  
  Financial Times - 17m
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  Britain is struggling to accept the end of Atlanticism

  The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changed
  
  Financial Times - 1h
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  Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal ‘in the very short term’, US claims

  National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for Kyiv
  
  Financial Times - 1h
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  Thames Water receives £7bn bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure

  Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedowns
  
  Financial Times - 1h
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  Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia

  President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctions
  
  Financial Times - 2h

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