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Putin’s Valdai residence guarded by half of Moscow Oblast’s air defenses — NV infographic

A new ring of air defense towers has been constructed within a 34-mile radius of Vladimir Putin’s Valdai residence, according to satellite imagery analyzed by Radio Liberty journalists and an OSINT analyst in late October.

6 November, 09:14 AM

Hours after charging Kryvonos, ex-PG Kravchenko drops security and flees country

Former Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko waived his government security detail just hours after filing criminal charges against National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) Director Semen Kryvonos, Ukrainska Pravda reported on September 16.

16 September, 09:41 AM

U.S. military disables ad trackers on devices over threat of attack targeting

The U.S. military disabled ad trackers on some phones and computers after reports that commercially available location data was used to target U.S. forces in the Middle East.

4 September, 06:36 PM

Lawmaker proposes state protection for wartime security officials even after they leave office

A bill registered in Ukraine’s parliament would extend state protection to members of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff and the National Security and Defense Council even after they leave office, if they exercised those powers during the war, according to the bill’s record on the Verkhovna Rada website dated Sept. 2.

4 September, 03:46 PM

Putin expands personal security staff for fourth time since 2022

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has signed a decree expanding the central administration of Russia’s Federal Protective Service (FSO) for the fourth time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, independent outlet The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 31.

1 September, 01:20 AM

Novosibirsk residents told to stay indoors for Putin visit

Authorities in Novosibirsk, Russia, restricted residents' movement during a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, recommending that people "refrain" from going outside, avoid standing near windows, and "not use electronic or optical devices," independent Russian outlet NeMoskva reported on Aug. 11.

11 August, 05:06 PM

OpenAI to limit GPT-5.6 access amid White House concerns

OpenAI will not make its new GPT-5.6 model broadly available immediately after launch under a plan reportedly requested by the White House over security concerns, TechCrunch reported June 26.

26 June, 02:36 PM

Moscow's internet is failing because of Putin's increasingly paranoid security measures

Moscow’s internet shutdowns may be caused by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s measures to tighten security amid heightened fears of an assassination attempt, the Financial Times wrote on May 4.

5 May, 09:51 AM

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The Right to Intercept: Why Resolution No. 1506 Is Not “Private Air Defense,” but a Military Experiment

The government has opened the door for businesses to participate in the air defense system. The first downed Shahed drones have already been recorded. However, if “access to the system” is confused with a “market right to shoot down drones,” it will not be security companies with veterans who become known for their achievements, but lawyers who later handle the resulting criminal cases.

4 May, 04:28 PM

Estonia detains record number of Russian agents in 2025

Estonia’s Internal Security Service (KAPO) detained a record number of people last year who cooperated with Russian intelligence agencies, KAPO spokeswoman Marta Tuul told public broadcaster ERR on April 15.

15 April, 09:59 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Qatar as Gulf tour continues

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Qatar, continuing his high-stakes diplomatic tour of the Middle East following stops in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, he announced on social media on March 28.

28 March, 03:32 PM

What security guarantee Ukraine already has and what Europe must add – Former Lithuanian PM

Former Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė told NV who should be responsible for Ukraine’s security after the war ends, outlining the roles of allies and long-term guarantees needed to prevent renewed aggression on Feb. 27.

27 February, 05:53 PM

WSJ outlines three scenarios for how the Russia-Ukraine war could end in 2026

The United States’ vision for ending the Russia-Ukraine war is straightforward: Ukraine would give up territory in exchange for a Western military shield meant to deter and punish Moscow, The Wall Street Journal reported, examining whether President Donald Trump’s administration could deliver peace in 2026.

29 January, 10:35 AM

Zelenskyy to rotate leaders in security and defense

At a briefing on Jan. 3, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced planned rotations of leaders in security and defense but said Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi will remain in his post, according to Ukraine’s Suspilne public broadcaster.

4 January, 11:32 AM

Plan is ready for possible visit to Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s invitation – Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican has already drawn up a plan for Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine, but security concerns make it difficult to carry out, the pontiff said during a private audience, according to ANSA on Dec. 14.

14 December 2025, 10:49 AM

Drone incident over Dublin has no impact on Zelenskyy’s Ireland visit

Unknown drones over Dublin Airport during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s arrival in Ireland on Dec. 1 did not affect his visit, presidential communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 5.

5 December 2025, 09:30 AM

Ukrainian expertise at Milipol Paris 2025: SHERIFF and Ukrainian security technologies

Representing Ukraine on the global security stage

24 November 2025, 12:10 PM

Zelenskyy adamant on elections in Ukraine

Security is the key condition for any vote, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News on Sept. 23, reiterating that presidential or parliamentary elections cannot be held until the Russian aggression ends.

24 September 2025, 09:05 AM

NATO sees growing threat from China, Iran, North Korea – Rutte

NATO’s challenges extend beyond Russia to include China, Iran, and North Korea, which are deepening defense cooperation and preparing for prolonged confrontation, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Sept. 4, according to The Guardian.

4 September 2025, 08:45 PM

U.S. to close Anchorage airspace for Trump-Putin summit

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will close the airspace over Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, on Aug. 15 during a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to an FAA statement.

12 August 2025, 02:01 PM

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