Saturday, September 20, 2025

Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace -- Ukraine could soon deploy 1,000 interceptor drones per day -- UK intelligence launching dark web portal for potential spies in Russia, elsewhere -- Russia, Vietnam concealing arms deals via joint energy profits to evade US sanctions ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/saturday-september-20-2025/

When the #US and #Europe tried to sever #Russia from the Western financial system, #Moscow found workarounds. Key among them: banks in the #Gulf and #Europe that maintained ties with Russia.

Now, Washington’s efforts to close these loopholes appear to be paying off. #Ukraine

Russia’s #Backdoor to the #GlobalBankingSystem Is Slamming Shut
https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/russias-backdoor-to-the-global-banking-system-is-slamming-shut-49bf5c53?mod=RSSMSN