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Belarus’s Lukashenko Does a 180 on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
When Russia invaded Ukraine from Belarus in 2022, Lukashenko told Kyiv to surrender “because the Kremlin will win.” Now he’s worried about drones.
Poland Winning the Argument about 1943 but Losing the Fight for 2026
Warsaw’s reaction to Ukraine honoring the UPA is threatening its leadership role at the upcoming Gdańsk Recovery Conference and marginalizing it from crucial European security talks.
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Belarus’s Lukashenko Does a 180 on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
When Russia invaded Ukraine from Belarus in 2022, Lukashenko told Kyiv to surrender “because the Kremlin will win.” Now he’s worried about drones.
Poland Winning the Argument about 1943 but Losing the Fight for 2026
Warsaw’s reaction to Ukraine honoring the UPA is threatening its leadership role at the upcoming Gdańsk Recovery Conference and marginalizing it from crucial European security talks.
How Western Components Keep Russian War Planes Flying
After analyzing the remains of downed Russian aircraft Ukrainian researchers identified the origin of 1,115 electronic components – more than 60% of which came from the US.
Denmark Scrambles to Rebuild Moribund Air Defenses
Having all but abandoned its ground-based air defense capability twenty years ago, Denmark has woken up to the threat that modern long-range aerial weapons pose to the “home base.”
Ukraine’s Shadow War: Surgical Strikes Decimate Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Ukrainian covert activities are being taken to the next level. Now all of Russia’s sanctions-evading oil tankers are in the sights of Kyiv’s special services.
The Yekaterinburg Killings: FSB, Fear, and Fallout – Azerbaijan Pushes Back
Recent tit-for-tat raids between Russia and Azerbaijan are indicative of tensions among Russia’s “near abroad,” which Moscow is fighting to restore and reintegrate at all costs.
Ukraine Develops Anti-Drone 5.56mm Ammunition of ‘Last Resort’
Ukraine’s Brave1 defense innovations platform has unveiled the latest weapon in the armory to combat the Russian drones that continually threaten its infantrymen.
Is NATO’s 5% Pledge Realistic?
Can Europe overcome the challenge of supporting Ukraine and secure its own future? The first step to backing the pledge with real results will be to recognize the threat.
What the Day of the Constitution Means for Ukraine in Battle
This vital fundamental law shaping Ukraine’s democratic identity and path did not come easily. This should be recalled today.
Russian Propagandists in a Fix Over White House Stance on Iran
Kremlin propagandists are torn between supporting their Iranian ally and avoiding criticism of the Trump regime, which could break Putin’s “honeymoon” with the US leader.
Epitome of Self-Delusion? Moscow Official Claims War Proves Russian Weapons Superior
Alexey Shevtsov told a meeting of the CSTO security council in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday that the war in Ukraine has proven Russian weapons were better than those supplied by the West.
‘Bombs in a Box’ – Was US Containerized HIMARS Launcher Inspired by Ukraine’s Spiderweb?
Seeing an M142 HIMARS launcher popping out of a shipping container during President Trump’s recent visit to Fort Bragg set the blogosphere aflame – was the US inspired by the SBU’s operation?
Putin Clinging to ‘Superpower’ Status by His Fingertips
The Russian president put an optimistically positive spin on his 10-year defense development plan to an audience of senior political and defense leaders on Wednesday, June 11.
Ukraine’s Underwater Strike Cripples Kerch Bridge: a Message to Putin
Amid the chaos of Ukraine wreaking havoc all across Russia with Operation Spiderweb, the SBU managed to again sever the main link between occupied Crimea and Moscow.
ANALYSIS: Belarus’s Lukashenko Does a 180 on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
When Russia invaded Ukraine from Belarus in 2022, Lukashenko told Kyiv to surrender “because the Kremlin will win.” Now he’s worried about drones.
June 16, 2026