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Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russia Dispatches Reinforcements to Tackle Ukrainian Cross-Border Attacks in Kursk Region
According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense 300 troops from Ukraine's 22nd Mechanized Brigade, supported by 11 tanks and over 20 armored vehicles, attacked Russian border positions on August 6.
Aug. 6, 2024
Ukraine
Can Russia's Advance Be Stopped?
Georgie Ivanovs breaks down what the Russians' advances mean, what it could signal for Russia's future strategy, and weighs what Ukraine is likely to do in order to stall Russia's westward quest.
Aug. 6, 2024
G7
Quid Pro Quo – Now Iran Asks Russia for Air Defense Systems
As Iran prepares for possible war with Israel, it uses the visit of Sergei Shoigu as an opportunity to ask for more military aid, including air defenses.
Aug. 6, 2024
NATO
Moscow Deploys Nuclear Weapons 600 Kilometers from Berlin - US Ready to Respond
Russia has deployed supposedly controlled intermediate range nuclear weapons in Kaliningrad which may result in US deploying similar weapon systems in Germany.
Aug. 6, 2024
Poland
Belarusian Spy-Nude Model Charged With Espionage in Poland
The suspect, who made a living by selling nude photos online, managed to infiltrate Belarusian opposition groups in Poland and passed on their information to the Belarusian intelligence service.
Aug. 6, 2024
Crimea
Partisans Observe Russian Investigators at Scene of Submarine Sinking
The Atesh partisan group reported seeing investigations being carried out at the site of the destroyed Rostov-on-Don submarine near Crimea.
Aug. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Attempts to Breach Kursk Region Border, Russia Claims
This is the latest of multiple attempts to breach the Ukrainian-Russian border in the Kursk and Belgorod regions in hopes of establishing a toehold in the Russian Federation itself.
Aug. 6, 2024
Putin
OPINION: German Dysfunction
The possibility of an isolationist US President increases the odds that Europeans must defend themselves against Russia. Who will be in charge? Why hasn’t its richest nation, Germany, taken the lead?
Aug. 6, 2024
Romania
Spanish F-18 Fighters Join NATO Black Sea Policing Mission
Spain’s “Paznic” tactical air detachment deployed to Romania for a five-month detachment over the weekend as part of the NATO Black Sea Air Policing mission.
Aug. 6, 2024
US
US Personnel Injured in Rocket Attack on Iraq Base
The rocket fire is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq, which hosts American troops.
Aug. 6, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: August 6, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 6, 2024
Iran
Eurotopics: Israel Prepares for Retaliatory Strike
Israel has reportedly put its military on high alert in preparation for an attack that may involve not only Iran and the Hezbollah but also Yemeni Houthis and militias in Iraq and Syria.
Aug. 6, 2024
Russia
Russia Reportedly Transfers Iskander and Murmansk-BN Systems to Iran
The Kremlin arms deal comes amid heightened tensions after Iran threatened to strike Israel in retaliation for the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Aug. 6, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Says Mali Breaking Diplomatic Relations is 'Short-Sighted'
Mali accuses Kyiv of providing intelligence to rebels, who allegedly used it to kill Russian Wagner group mercenaries and Malian soldiers in a recent battle.
Aug. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
UK Increases Production of Martlet Missiles, Some Intended for Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a quantity of Martlet lightweight multirole missiles worth £176 million to enhance the British army’s capabilities. Some will be sent to Ukraine.
Aug. 6, 2024
F-16
Loaded for Bear: Ukraine’s F-16 Warplanes Have New Self-Protection and Latest Air Combat Ordnance
These F-16AM/BM models, previously part of the Danish fleet, come with modern upgrades and additional equipment that could significantly boost the Ukrainian Air Force’s fighter capabilities.
Aug. 5, 2024
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