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(LONDON) – Russia’s intelligence services undermined their own war effort in Ukraine through corruption, internal rivalry and systematic disinformation passed up to the Kremlin, according to Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence officer who once headed the Russia desk at MI6. Speaking on Times Radio’s Front Line programme, Steele saidContinue Reading

( MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA ) – Millions of people in Russia reported difficulties withdrawing their own cash from automatic teller machines (ATMs) during the holiday season, according to media reports at the end of 2025 and early 2026. Many customers said they were unable to obtain money even when theirContinue Reading

(LONDON) – Analysts discussing future global security trends say the war in Ukraine has already produced a decisive strategic shift, leaving Russia increasingly dependent on China and facing long term consequences that are likely to shape international politics well beyond 2026. Speaking on the Times Radio programmes Frontline and Superpowers,Continue Reading

(UKRAINE) – Ukraine has completed a notable frontline operation in which a ground based unmanned system held a defensive position for several weeks, underlining Kyiv’s growing reliance on robotic warfare to reduce risks to its soldiers. The operation highlighted a widening contrast with Russian forces, which have recently been documentedContinue Reading

( UKRAINE ) – A Ukrainian military unit has released a satirical song and accompanying video aimed at undermining the narrative promoted by the Kremlin about Russia’s war in Ukraine. The track, titled “Yoblyk,” was produced by The Bloger UA, a member of the 414th Brigade known as the BirdsContinue Reading

A video released by the Birds of Magyar, the 414th Brigade of Ukrainian drone operators on 27th Dec. 2025 shows drones actively targeting Russian infantry units on the frontlines. The footage, lasting approximately four minutes, depicts a chaotic scene of combat in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian sources described the operation asContinue Reading

(ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian drone units reported the destruction of two Russian air defence systems on 31 December during operations on the southern front of the war, according to information released by Ukrainian military sources. The strikes were carried out by drone operators from the Asgard battalion of theContinue Reading

(DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces reported the destruction of two Russian air defence systems on 1 January 2026 during operations in eastern Ukraine, according to information released by Ukrainian military sources. The strike was carried out by drone units from the Asgard battalion of the 412 Nemesis Brigade. TheContinue Reading

  (KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces say their drone units are carrying out sustained operations not only along the front line but also deep inside Russian territory, striking targets where Russian forces believe they are secure. According to a video statement released by Ukraine’s drone forces, unmanned systems are beingContinue Reading

  (MOSCOW) – At least 600,000 residents in Moscow and surrounding areas were left without electricity and mobile internet as 2025 ended, highlighting growing infrastructure challenges within the Russian Federation. Reports indicate that the outages affected popular residential districts and disrupted daily life for residents and businesses alike. Local authoritiesContinue Reading