"In the near future, the Russian Armed Forces will receive a completely new, unparalleled weapon based on hypersonic and laser energy technologies."

Russian military actively testing lasers, hypersonic weapons

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Russia's defense minister recently announced that the Russian military has begun combat tests for both lasers and hypersonic weaponry.

Russian Military Actively Testing Lasers, Hypersonic Weapons

The Russian Minister of Defense called the technology "unparalleled."

Rogozin slammed Musk for "killing competitors" last August.

Russian space chief: we would never hire Elon Musk

SpaceX Vs. Russia

Discover why the head of Russian space agency, Roscomos, has no interest in hiring Elon Musk. Stay up to date with SpaceX news with Futurism.

Russian Space Chief Would Not Hire SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

"He's a busy man, I'm a busy man, why should I invite him?"

Russian Space Chief: We Would Never Hire Elon Musk

The nation is tightening its grip on citizens' online lives.

Russia demands Tinder turn over users’ sexts, pics

Sex Spies

Russian Tinder users could now having their sexts or explicit pictures turned over to the nation's government upon request.

Russia Demands Tinder Turn Over Users’ Sexts, Pics

"Authorities want to control everything that happens online, even dating."

It might only be a matter of time before the weapons are used in combat.

Putin: Russian military has "science fiction" laser weapons

Major Laser

Russia's new laser weapons "until just recently only figured in science fiction," Putin said during a meeting with top officials.

Putin: Russian Military Has “Science Fiction” Laser Weapons

The weapons will determine the military's "combat potential" for decades, the president claims.

The world's craziest whale tale just took an unexpected turn.

A man is now claiming he recognizes the "Russian spy whale"

Something Fishy

The accused "Russian spy whale" might actually have once served as a "therapy whale," according to a man who thinks he's seen the animal before.

A Man Is Now Claiming He Recognizes the “Russian Spy Whale”

"The whale has been accused of espionage. I see it as my big purpose to defend him."

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It refuses to leave the town and is now playing games with locals.

The suspected Russian spy whale is acting weird

Ocean Mystery

A suspected Russian spy whale has made itself a fixture of a Norwegian port community, fetching rings for locals and even letting them pet its nose.

The Suspected Russian Spy Whale Is Acting Weird

Whale Spy Journal, Day 8: Mission to gain trust of locals is going swimmingly.

It would give the Russian government extraordinary control over the flow of information.

Putin signs bill to create tightly-controlled "Russian internet"

Normal Day

Russian president Vladimir Putin officially signed a bill into law yesterday that would require the country's internet to disconnect from foreign servers.

Putin Signs Bill to Create Tightly-Controlled “Russian Internet”

Is this the Great Firewall of Russia?

The animal hints at Russia's multi-species military plans.

Whale suspected of being a Russian weapon found in Norway

Whale Tale

The group of fishermen in Norway found a whale wearing a strange harness with the words "Equipment of St. Petersburg" written on its strap.

Whale Suspected of Being a Russian Weapon Found in Norway

It was wearing a harness that appeared to be designed to hold a camera or weapon.

He didn't even debate his opponent until the day prior to the election.

The new president of Ukraine only campaigned online

Virtual Insanity

Ukraine's newly elected president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is an actor who campaigned entirely online, using YouTube and Instagram to connect with voters.

The New President of Ukraine Only Campaigned Online

He never once appeared in person for interviews, rallies, or speeches — but he was big on YouTube and Instagram.

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What if those model rockets you had as a kid were the future of warfare?

Russia built a battering ram drone to knock drones out of the sky

Drone Wrestling Ring

Russia's new counter-drone technology is a low-cost drone that acts like a battering ram, knocking hostile quadcopters out of the sky.

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