Russia
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Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm
Deepening Global Security Alliances NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners promised to expand advanced technology and defense cooperation. This agreement occurred as the transatlantic security alliance rapidly boosts its military. The…
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China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
The Chinese and Russian navies are launching their annual joint military exercises. Which will take place in the waters and airspace off China’s eastern coast near the major port of…
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Russian Blood and Treasure: The Ballooning Costs of Putin’s War
The Russian military has largely lost the strategic initiative in Ukraine as the material and human costs of its campaign continue to rise dramatically.
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In Strike After Strike, Ukraine Is Bringing the War to Crimea
As the conflict enters its fourth year, the strategic landscape of the Black Sea peninsula has shifted dramatically. Recent reports confirm that Ukraine has intensified its campaign of targeted operations…
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Alternate route: China invests in Europe cargo corridor that avoids Russia, Middle East
traditional trade routes face severe disruptions due to recent military conflicts. According to the South China Morning Post, sanctions on Russia complicate northern transit. In fact, instability in the Red Sea makes the…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the War Between Ukraine and Russia
AI Moves to the Front Line The war between Ukraine and Russia has become one of the clearest examples of how artificial intelligence is transforming modern warfare. According to The…
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Tracing Digital Links Between Viory and Ruptly
An investigation into the digital infrastructure of Viory, a video news agency registered in Abu Dhabi. Has uncovered extensive backend links connecting the platform with Ruptly. A sanctioned branch of…
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Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face Ukraine war negotiations in letter to Putin
More than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare direct appeal to Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting aimed at exploring a…
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Banned Russian Submunitions Found After Mali’s Military Announces Airstrikes
An investigation into the conflict in northern Mali has revealed the first confirmed deployment of internationally banned cluster munitions in the region.
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Confusion over UK sanctions on Russia undermines a Western response that was already too slow and half-hearted
Confusion surrounding the United Kingdom’s sanctions policy toward Russia has weakened an already fragile Western response. Public uncertainty over whether London planned to tighten or ease restrictions created mixed signals…
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China and Russia’s strategic duo endures – but its limits are clear
China and Russia continue to project an image of closeness, especially during high-profile meetings between presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Public displays of unity often suggest a partnership growing…
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Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy says “time is right” for the country to join the European Union
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter to European Union leaders stating that the “time is right” to officially begin Ukraine’s accession process. He firmly rejected a proposal for associate membership,…