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25 Aug 2024

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The Telegraph: Putin seizes $100m from Google to fund Russia’s war machine
Putin seizes $100m from Google to fund Russia’s war machine
In a sordid twist of court decisions, Russian authorities swiped over $100 million from Google to fund state-sanctioned propaganda for the war in Ukraine, as court documents reveal. The cash flowed to Kremlin-friendly channels like RT and Tsargrad after a Moscow court ruled against the tech giant.

Google's Russian unit declared bankruptcy, tangled in a web of legal penalties and growing fines, while fighting back in courts abroad. They argue these took aim at limiting free information, mere collateral in a darker game of power and control.


#military

Breitbart: IDF: Israel Fighting in ‘Self-Defense’ Against Imminent Hezbollah Missile, Rocket Threats
IDF: Israel Fighting in ‘Self-Defense’ Against Imminent Hezbollah Missile, Rocket Threats
Israel's military launched pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon after spotting imminent missile threats. The IDF emphasizes these actions are in "self-defense" aimed at protecting civilians from the Iranian-backed group's escalating aggression.

The situation intensifies an already volatile region, as Hezbollah has fired thousands of rockets at Israel, displacing thousands. The ongoing conflict presents immediate risks for both Lebanese civilians and Israeli populations caught in the crossfire.