Far North (Russia)

UPS Tariff Disputes: Customers Face Erroneous Russian Aluminum Charges and Shipping Delays

Multiple UPS customers report being charged 200% Russian aluminum tariffs on shipments containing no aluminum. Packages face extended delays, with some marked for destruction while customers struggle to resolve billing errors.

Multiple UPS customers are reporting significant tariff classification errors affecting shipments to the United States, with many being incorrectly charged the 200% Russian aluminum duty rate for goods containing no aluminum. The shipping giant faces growing complaints about erroneous billing, package delays, and communication challenges as customers struggle to resolve these costly mistakes.

Widespread Tariff Misclassification Issues

by Megan CarterOctober 15, 2025

Cybersecurity Policy

UK Cyberattacks Surge 50% as NCSC Reports Critical Incidents Rising Dramatically

The National Cyber Security Centre reveals serious cyberattacks have increased 50% in the past year, with officials tackling nationally significant incidents every other day. Ransomware and state-level threats from China and Russia drive the surge, prompting urgent calls for improved cyber-resilience.

Serious cyberattacks targeting UK organizations have surged by 50% in the past year, with security officials now handling nationally significant incidents more than every other day according to alarming new data from the National Cyber Security Centre. The dramatic escalation in threats comes as society’s increasing dependence on technology creates more vulnerabilities for criminal groups and state actors to exploit.

Alarming Statistics on Cyber Incident Response

by Tyler Brooks P.EOctober 14, 2025

Infrastructure Telecom

MegaFon Launches Major Data Center in St. Petersburg Amid Import Substitution Push

Russian telecommunications giant MegaFon has inaugurated its largest data center facility in St. Petersburg, capable of hosting over 800 racks with 14MW total capacity. The company emphasized using Russian-made equipment and climate control systems as part of its import substitution efforts. This expansion comes amid ongoing sanctions and technological challenges facing Russia’s telecom sector.

Russia’s telecommunications leader MegaFon has officially launched a major new data center facility in St. Petersburg, marking a significant expansion of its digital infrastructure capabilities amid the country’s ongoing import substitution initiatives. The announcement, made through an October 9 press release, highlights the company’s continued investment in domestic technological infrastructure despite international sanctions.