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(KYIV) – Russia is facing growing economic pressure as its oil prices fall to their lowest level in more than three years, only days before a new round of United States sanctions is due to take effect. The latest figures, released by the state statistics agency, show that the country’sContinue Reading

(KYIV) – Ukrainian drone units have released new footage showing a series of successful attacks on Russian air defence systems inside occupied territory. The latest operations carried out by the Primari drone unit show Russian equipment destroyed by remotely controlled drones, including a Tor system, a Buk system and whatContinue Reading

  (LONDON) – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to place major pressure on both sides, with analysts warning that conditions among Russian forces are deteriorating. Reports indicate that soldiers with serious health problems, including widespread tuberculosis, are now serving in frontline units. This has raised concerns about the general qualityContinue Reading

(NIZHNY TAGIL, SVERDLOVSK REGION) – Russia’s largest tank manufacturer has begun significant layoffs, marking a major shift in the country’s industrial capacity at a time when Moscow claims it is expanding its war economy. The decision raises new questions about how long Russia can sustain its large scale production asContinue Reading

  (NOVOROSSIYSK, RUSSIA) – A series of Ukrainian drone and missile attacks has caused significant damage to Russian military and energy infrastructure in Novorossiysk, Ryazan and Saratov, including the destruction of several S400 launchers and fires at major oil refineries. Satellite images released in recent days indicate that Ukraine’s combinedContinue Reading

(NOVOROSSIYSK, RUSSIA) – Russia has resumed oil exports from its main Black Sea terminal at Novorossiysk only three days after a major Ukrainian missile and drone strike, despite visible damage to key loading infrastructure. The rapid return to operations has surprised analysts and raised concerns about the terminal’s safety andContinue Reading

(PARIS) – France is preparing to sign a broad defence agreement with Ukraine that is expected to include Rafale fighter jets, advanced long range air defence systems and other equipment aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s ability to defend itself against continued Russian aggression. French journalists report that the deal is scheduledContinue Reading

(KYIV, UKRAINE) – A new documentary by Ukrainian filmmaker Oksana Karpovych uses thousands of intercepted telephone calls from Russian soldiers to offer a stark and unfiltered look at the realities of the war in Ukraine. The film places audio recordings of these conversations alongside images of destruction across the country,Continue Reading

(RYAZAN, RUSSIA) – Ukraine says it has carried out a strike on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, located south east of Moscow, in response to a heavy wave of Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. The refinery is operated by Rosneft and is one of Russia’sContinue Reading

(POKROVSK, DONETSK REGION) – A large Russian military column moving toward Pokrovsk was struck by Ukrainian forces following a brief period of heavy fog that had allowed the vehicles to advance undetected. The ambush has led to significant losses for Russian troops operating in the area, according to Ukrainian militaryContinue Reading