U.S. State Department Releases Review of China’s S. China Sea Claims
The U.S. State Departments ocean boundaries department has issued a comprehensive outline of the U.S… The Maritime Executive: Maritime News | Marine News
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U.S. Deports Second Russian Hacker After Long Prison Term Ends
The United States has sent another Russian hacker back home after serving years in U.S. prison. Aleksandr Panin, the primary developer of a prolific malware known as SpyEye, was deported to Russia on January 5, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said in a statement to RFE/RL. Panin was released on November 8 after serving […]
U.S. Accuses Russia Of Preparing ‘False Flag’ Operation In Ukraine As Possible Pretext For Invasion
The White House has accused Russia of sending saboteurs into eastern Ukraine in order to stage an incident that could provide a pretext for an invasion if Moscow’s security demands are not met. Spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters on January 14 that U.S. intelligence indicates that Russia “has prepositioned a group of operatives to conduct […]
Russia Says It Detained Alleged REvil Ransomware Group Members At U.S. Request
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) says its officers detained, at the request of the United States, several alleged hackers belonging to the Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware group that is suspected of being behind last year’s ransomware attack on the Florida-based software firm Kaseya that impacted up to 1,500 businesses around the world. According to a January 14 […]
BOEM Begins Environmental Review for U.S. GoM Wind Lease Areas
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced Tuesday that it is opening the environmental-as… The Maritime Executive: Maritime News | Marine News
U.S. Sanctions Individuals Based In China And Russia For Aiding North Korean Weapons Programs
The United States has sanctioned six North Koreans, one Russian, and a Russian company for procuring goods from Russia and China for North Korea’s weapons programs. The new U.S. sanctions on January 12 come after a series of North Korean missile launches, including two in the past week. “Today’s actions, part of the United States’ […]
U.S. Calls For Bosnia To Investigate Banned Republika Srpska Ceremonies
The United States has urged authorities in Bosnia-Herzegovina to investigate ceremonies held over the weekend marking the banned Republika Srpska Day in the country’s Serb-dominated entity. A State Department spokesperson on January 11 said the U.S. was “deeply concerned over reports of hate speech, glorification of war criminals, and provocative incidents targeting returnees in the […]
U.S. Assures NATO, Europe Of Solidarity During Week Of Talks With Russia
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says she has briefed officials from NATO after holding talks with Russia in an attempt to remain united with Washington’s allies during a week of high-level diplomacy prompted by Moscow’s demands for a security deal and its threatening military buildup near Ukraine. “I briefed the North Atlantic Council […]
U.S. steps up trade pressure in Europe in response to Russia, China
With help from Doug Palmer, Steven Overly, Stuart Lau, Laurens Cerulus and Leonie Cater Quick Fix — Trade tensions are mounting in Europe as U.S. officials warn of dire economic consequences for Russia if it invades Ukraine, and voice support for Lithuania in its economic dispute with China. — American and foreign automakers are warning […]
U.S. Navy Adds Two Weeks to Boot Camp to Fix Shortcomings in Training
The U.S. Navy has announced the first major change to its boot camp training for new recruits in 20… The Maritime Executive: Maritime News | Marine News