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Putin Greenlights New Naval Strategy, Attempting to Bolster Maritime Stance
Russia has the world’s third most powerful navy after the United States and China, according to most common rankings – but it has suffered a series of high-profile losses in its war on Ukraine.
June 9, 2025
Russia
Shahed Drone Component Factory 1,000 km Inside Russia Hit by Ukrainian Strike
Ukraine struck a factory producing key electrical components for Russia in Cheboksary, more than 1,000 kilometers from its border resulting in a large fire.
June 9, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Mass Missile Attack on Rumored F-16 Airbase, Cities in Western Ukraine
One person was confirmed killed in Rivne. Russia’s attack hit far enough west that Polish fighters were scrambled. An attack objective may have been Dubno military airfield, a rumored home to F-16s.
Updated: June 9, 2025
Russia
MiG-31 and Su-34 Taken Out by Strike on Key Airbase Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine says its Armed Forces struck the Savasleika airbase overnight, destroying MiG-31 and Su-34 jets – another attack targeting airfields deep inside Russia following Operation Spiderweb.
June 9, 2025
Russia
Russia’s Latest Wave of Repression
Stalin’s shadow is enjoying a revival as the recent turn toward more overt repression in Russia indicates an acceptance of Moscow’s dictatorial tradition. Chatham House discusses.
June 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Delaying Prisoner Swap
A Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange of over 1,000 people on each side between was thrown into doubt Saturday after they had agreed to the swap at talks in Istanbul on Monday.
June 8, 2025
Russia
Ukrainian F-16 Shoots Down Russian Su-35 in Kursk Oblast
Drone video shows burning hulk after a Ukrainian F-16 “Viper” shot down a Su-35 fighter-bomber over Russian territory using a long-range AMRAAM on Saturday.
Updated: June 8, 2025
Russia
OPINION: The Surreal Reality of Ukraine’s Current Political Environment
International politics these days seems to be beset by disrespect, harassment and threats that seems to be getting worse with every passing day.
June 7, 2025
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
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