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War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: The Evolution of Russia's ‘Red Lines’ and Nuclear Threats
Recently, the Kremlin's threats to the West and Ukraine about crossing certain "red lines" have turned into an anecdote reminiscent of the famous "China’s final warning.”
Oct. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Gaza to Donbas: What is About to Transpire as Modern Militaries Enter Occupied Cities?
Even though urban warfare inevitably results in high civilian and military losses, there are key strategies used to keep soldiers and civilians alive – something that Russia and Hamas ignore.
Oct. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Markets, Russian Navy Deployments Show Kremlin Blockade of Ukraine Ports to Be a Hollow Threat
Moscow says Ukraine’s Black Sea coast is under an air-tight blockade enforced by Russian Navy weaponry, but there’s a pretty big gap between the Kremlin narrative and the reality on the waves
Oct. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Lawmakers Back Massive Military Spending Increase
“Everything for the front, everything for victory,” said one lawmaker, quoting a 1940s wartime propaganda message.
Oct. 26, 2023
Crimea
Russians Scramble to Move Equipment After Series of Attacks, Ukrainian Partisans Say
An increasingly active Ukrainian partisan movement based in occupied Crimea claims that Russia is dispersing its equipment for fear of more attacks deep behind the lines.
Oct. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Internet Searches Reveal Russians' True Views About War in Ukraine
While both government and independent opinion polls in Russia indicate continued support for Putin’s war in Ukraine, war-related internet queries suggest a different picture.
Oct. 26, 2023
Ukraine
Kremlin ‘Inciting Ukrainian Teens to Make Anti-Semitic Provocations,’ Ukrainian Intel Says
Russia’s intelligence is allegedly indoctrinating and recruiting teenagers in Ukraine to conduct anti-Semitic activities. Kyiv has warned parents to be vigilant.
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
EXPLAINED: Russia Just Held a ‘Massive’ Retaliatory Nuclear Strike Drill – Here’s What it Means
The exercises came hours after Moscow edged closer to revoking its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty which outlaws all nuclear detonations.
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
Kremlin Introduces Lottery to Ensure Putin Gets Best Ever Result in 2024 Election
The Kremlin’s electoral strategy is to use schools and families to boost Putin’s approval ratings to secure the optimum result for his (already assured) victory in next year's Russian election.
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
It’s Not Just the Russian Military Who Have Suffered from Failure of Putin’s War
Two recent think tank papers have highlighted how some high-flying Russian and turncoat Ukrainian politicians backed the wrong horse when they took jobs in Ukraine’s occupied territories.
Oct. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Says Recruited 385,000 Soldiers This Year
Moscow has launched an aggressive recruitment campaign, offering huge salaries and welfare programmes in a bid to recruit soldiers for its assault.
Oct. 26, 2023
Russia
Son of Chechnya Strongman Receives 3rd State Medal for Prisoner Beating
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov’s son, Adamy Kadyrov, received his third state award for “the strengthening of traditional Islamic values” after beating up a prisoner who allegedly burned a Quran.
Oct. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Troop Losses Are Likely Near an All-Time High Says Everyone But Kremlin
Pretty much every source except official Kremlin ones say the Russian army is taking something between serious and horrific losses right now. Kyiv Post deep dives into some of the evidence.
Oct. 25, 2023
Russia
‘They Must Be Portrayed as Caring’ - Kremlin Tells Media Not to Report Soldiers' Crimes
The restrictions aim to prevent Russians from viewing returning fighters as potential criminals and to reduce fears about their reintegration into society.
Oct. 25, 2023
SBU
Ukrainian Accused of Trying to Poison Russian Military Pilots With ‘Suspicious’ Cake at Reunion
Russian military pilots at a class reunion called Security Services in Krasnodar after receiving a “suspicious” cake and whiskey from an unidentified benefactor; "poison" was allegedly found.
Oct. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Defence Minister Visits Ukraine Military Zone
Shoigu visited the "Vostok" command post in eastern Ukraine to hear a report on the situation on the front line and on preparations for fighting in winter conditions.
Oct. 25, 2023
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