Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 6:05 am (Paris)
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According to 2,000 documents obtained by a consortium of international media outlets, including Le Monde, the prestigious Bauman Moscow State Technical University has been discreetly training Russian military intelligence officers, particularly hackers. These lists of students and professors, along with course plans, provide an unprecedented glimpse into the 'militarization of education' as part of the hybrid war waged by Vladimir Putin's regime.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 6:05 am (Paris)
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