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flag A Russian shortwave signal played Swan Lake during a tense geopolitical moment, sparking speculation over its meaning.

flag A mysterious Russian shortwave signal known as UVB-76, dubbed "The Buzzer," unexpectedly broadcast Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, an unusual event given its usual repetitive tones and coded messages. flag The transmission coincided with Russia’s deployment of nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles in Belarus and a reported assassination attempt on President Putin. flag Historically, Swan Lake has been played during major political crises, including the 1991 Soviet coup, fueling speculation about symbolic messaging. flag However, Russian authorities have not explained the broadcast, and the station’s purpose remains unknown despite decades of monitoring.

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