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Russian army growth to come long after new offensive
As President Putin explains why invading Ukraine is a way of ending war, his defence minister announces a larger army
RussiaScrutiny of LockBit3.0 ransomware gang intensifies
LockBit3.0 ransomware gang has emerged has one of the most notorious ransomware gangs in operation
InternationalKremlin curbs Wagner boss's claims in Russia's war
The Kremlin has intervened in a public row between the armed forces and the Wagner mercenary group
RussiaRussian defence spending set to rise as army expands
Spending on the military rose sharply in 2022 and will do so again this year
RussiaUK tank pledge scales up Ukraine arms deliveries
The United Kingdom has agreed to send Ukraine a squadron-sized consignment of its toughest tank
UkraineUkraine and Russia talk about talks, but gulf is huge
There is frequent mention of possible peace talks but a diplomatic process looks extremely unlikely
UkraineUK Royal Mail attack exposes Russian crime risks
The cyber breach at Royal Mail was the work of Russian criminal hackers
United Kingdom2022 crypto trends expose limits of US sanctions
The value of cryptocurrency-based crime reached an all-time high of USD20bn last year
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