(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Russian state media has openly broadcasted the Kremlin strategy of weaponising winter to incite civil unrest and pressure the Ukrainian government into surrender. In a recent broadcast of the television programme “The Meeting Place”, Russian commentators and pundits discussed the deliberate targeting of civilian energy infrastructure asContinue Reading
(KACHA, CRIMEA) – A video has emerged showing a Russian Be 12 maritime aircraft attempting to neutralize a stationary Ukrainian marine drone in the Black Sea with unsuccessful results. The footage captures the Soviet era amphibious plane conducting a bombing run against the uncrewed surface vessel near the occupied CrimeanContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – A network of pro-war Russian military bloggers, known as ‘Z-bloggers’, are increasingly deviating from official Kremlin narratives by publishing detailed accounts of massive Russian casualties and criticising military leadership, according to analysis of their channels. The bloggers, who typically advocate for a more aggressive war effort, areContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Military historian and professor Phillips O’Brien has analysed a significant shift in the strategic direction of the Ukrainian military following the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as the new Minister of Defence. Fedorov, who previously served as the Minister of Digital Transformation, is being viewed as a leaderContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – Russian state television has highlighted American military involvement in Greenland, presenting it as a demonstration of US global influence. The discussion aired on the programme “60 Minutes,” hosted by Olga Skabeeva and featuring State Duma member Alexey Zhuravlyov, Russian International Affairs Council member Alexey Naumov, and military analystContinue Reading
(ROSTOV ON DON, ROSTOV OBLAST, RUSSIA) – Explosions and large fires were reported overnight in Rostov on Don after what local accounts and video footage indicate was a Ukrainian drone strike on the Empils paint and chemical plant. The incident occurred in the early hours of 14 January 2026 andContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Over 550,000 residents in Russia’s Belgorod region remain without power following Ukrainian strikes, underscoring the continuing reach of Ukraine’s defensive operations against Moscow’s attacks. This comes as Kyiv faces persistent outages, with the United States condemning Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure as undermining the pursuit of peace.Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Africa has become one of the most contested arenas in the global struggle for influence, with disinformation emerging as a central tool used by major powers to shape public opinion, weaken trust and advance strategic interests. Analysts say the continent is no longer just a stage forContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Evidence has emerged regarding the dismissive attitude of the Russian military towards foreign nationals recruited to fight against Ukraine. A video published over the weekend by a Russian soldier features a group of African mercenaries being referred to as disposables. The footage captures the recruits singing andContinue Reading
(SARATOV, RUSSIA) – The Saratov Regional Duma has officially announced a regional default following a catastrophic fiscal year in 2025. Local authorities confirmed that the region suffered a total loss of 12.5 billion rubles, which is approximately 159.6 million US Dollars. This financial collapse occurred in the presence of KremlinContinue Reading
