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Posts tagged as “Kazakhstan”

Former Officer of Putin’s Elite Security Unit Defects, Labels Russian Leader a “War Criminal

Gleb Karakulov, a former captain and engineer in Putin's elite security unit, has defected and labeled the Russian leader a "war criminal" for his actions in Ukraine. Karakulov said he had witnessed the "inhumanity and cruelty" of the Russian military in Ukraine, and that he could no longer remain silent. His defection and criticism of Putin is a rare event and is likely to be seen as a major blow to the Russian president's reputation.

US Government Takes Action to Remove TikTok from Government Devices in Response to Security Concerns

The White House has issued guidance to all federal agencies to remove the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all government devices within 30 days due to security concerns. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that any effort by China to send lethal aid to Russia would be met with serious consequences. The US government has expressed concerns about the app’s potential to be used for disinformation campaigns and is taking steps to protect its citizens from the potential risks posed by the app.

Russia Set to Launch Soyuz MS-23/69S Crew Ferry Ship to International Space Station on Thursday

Russia is set to launch a Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. The Soyuz MS-23/69S crew ferry ship will spend two days in orbit maneuvering towards the ISS and is loaded with equipment and supplies in place of a crew. If successful, the launch will be the first step in restoring the ISS's crew capacity.

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