World
War in Ukraine
“Carthage must be destroyed.” Referencing an ancient Roman Senator’s call to arms, the author advocates for an international ban on products from Chinese companies involved in human rights violations.
Jun. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Wagner’s short-lived mutiny may prove more costly for Putin’s war in Ukraine than expected – they shot down one of only twelve Russian Ilyushin Il-22M airborne command posts.
Jun. 29, 2023
Putin
Since Russian President Vladimir Putin apparently visited Dagestan on June 28, even Russian bloggers have questioned if it was really him.
Jun. 29, 2023
Russia
A new set of trade sanctions being imposed on Russia by the European Union (EU) targets the transport, energy and metals sectors.
Jun. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Wagner Chief claimed part of the motivation for his failed “march for justice” was the removal of incompetent Russian military chiefs – he may have succeeded in that after all.
Jun. 29, 2023
Putin
For the Russian people, Vladimir Putin is a fundamentally flawed leader. One indication of Putin’s flaws is his inability to manage certainty or to avoid surprise, John R. Bryson writes.
Jun. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s spymaster believes Russia has finished preparations to blow up Europe’s largest nuclear plant – and all that awaits is the order to go ahead based on the military situation.
Jun. 29, 2023
Poland
"The question arises: what is the purpose of this relocation?" said the Polish president. "What are the real intentions of the Wagner Group forces precisely in Belarus?"
Jun. 29, 2023
Russia
Since the mutiny, Putin has addressed the nation several times, but the ceremony, which saw Putin standing on a red carpet and thanking the troops for averting the rebellion, was mocked online.
Jun. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia employs almost 40 active private military companies (PMC), from those acting as security guard forces to full-blown ‘all-arms’ military formations – recent events may demand a rethink.
Jun. 29, 2023
Belarus
Following the failure of Wagner’s “March for Justice,” an agreement brokered by Belarusian president Lukashenko, agreed to allow members of Prigozhin’s force to relocate to Belarus.
Jun. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
“They’ll take over all the units, airfields, and f**k Putin” – a Russian serviceman in phone intercept supports the march on Moscow by Wagner mercenaries.
Jun. 28, 2023
Russia
A Report has appeared on the “Ukraine” Telegram channel, quoting the Russian rosZMI media channel, that Surovikin was arrested on June 27 and is detained in the Lefortovo pre-trial detention centre.
Jun. 28, 2023
Russia
Speculation continues as to why Prigozhin embarked on his “March for Justice” at the weekend, what prompted it, why it failed and who knew - some answers may now be forthcoming.
Jun. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Stoltenberg said NATO would agree to strengthen its defences at a key summit in Lithuania next week in order to protect all members, especially those which border Russia's ally Belarus.
Jun. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ben Wallace stated that the Ukrainian Defense Forces (UDF) have regained a larger area of territory since the launch of the summer offensive than Russia did over the winter.
Jun. 28, 2023