Europe Sinks: DAX Down 1.35%, FTSE Off 0.79%
“On stories, CNN reports Western officials say Russia is deploying post World War Two era tanks.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air
At a glance
- First reported by CNN: “Russia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:55 PM ET on Midday Movers, by Vera Bullock, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte; aired 4 times.
- Topics: Western, Europe, Russia.
- BBN covered this story before: Cornell Report, Rubio in Athens, Beckham Joins Vikings (October 7).
The real story
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- CNNRussia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials
What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentOn stories, CNN reports Western officials say Russia is deploying post World War Two era tanks.
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