The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
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A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.
The New York Times – On the Runway:An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.
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How a Trump Envoy Uses Vodka and Dirty Jokes to Conduct U.S. Diplomacy
The New York Times – On the Runway:The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.
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Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
The New York Times – On the Runway:Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.
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Kanye West Announces Russia Concerts, Months After Western Europe Cancellations
The New York Times – Music:Two St. Petersburg concerts by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West could become the first performances by a major Western act in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine.
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How Ukraine’s Satellites Help Drive Its War Drones
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ukrainian drone teams have a powerful new tool: near real-time information on troop movements and locations.
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Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks
The New York Times – On the Runway:French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
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Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War
The New York Times – On the Runway:The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.
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Ukraine Drone Attack on Industrial City in Russia Kills at Least 13
The New York Times – On the Runway:A strike on an industrial center in Tatarstan marked one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the start of the war.
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How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
The New York Times – On the Runway:Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
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How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies
The New York Times – On the Runway:Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.