(LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s recent criticism of the United States reflects continued pressure on the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to avoid any genuine peace agreement with Ukraine, according to financier and Kremlin critic Sir Bill Browder. Speaking on Times Radio’s Frontline programme, Browder said Lavrov’sContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Russian authorities have tightened restrictions on the popular messaging application Telegram, prompting criticism from users and raising fresh concerns about online freedom, according to reviews published in leading Russian newspapers on Tuesday. State and business media, including Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RBK, Kommersant and Moskovsky Komsomolets, reported that theContinue Reading
First Russian Tornado-S Multiple Launch Rocket System Destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian Defence Forces have successfully neutralised a Russian Tornado-S 300mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) in the Zaporizhzhia region, marking the first confirmed loss of this specific hardware since the full scale invasion began. Visual evidence releasedContinue Reading
(ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION) – Ukrainian military units have successfully neutralised a Russian BM-27 Uragan-1 multiple launch rocket system in the occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region. The operation was carried out by the Lasar’s Group of the National Guard in coordination with the 422nd LUFTWAFFE Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion and theContinue Reading
(RIVNOPILLIA, ZAPORIZHZHIA OBLAST) – Ukrainian strike drones have successfully engaged positions held by Russian drone operators in the village of Rivnopillia, situated within the Zaporizhzhia region. The operation was carried out by the 475th Separate Assault Regiment, known as Code 9.2, according to reports from the CyberBoroshno military community. TheContinue Reading
(VOLGOGRAD) – Strike drones targeted the Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd during the night of 10 to 11 February, causing a significant fire at the facility. Andrey Bocharov, the Governor of the Volgograd Region, confirmed that the plant had been hit. Local residents reported multiple explosions before a large blazeContinue Reading
(PETROPAVLIVKA, KHARKIV OBLAST) – Ukrainian troops have successfully repelled a significant Russian mechanised assault in the vicinity of Petropavlivka, within the strategic Kupiansk direction. The defensive operation was executed by personnel from the 14th and 30th separate mechanised brigades, who effectively halted the advancing column. According to military sources, theContinue Reading
(INDIAN OCEAN) – The United States military has successfully intercepted the oil tanker Aquila II within the Indian Ocean following a documented violation of international sanctions. According to a formal statement released by the Pentagon, the boarding operation was conducted without incident. The vessel was found to be operating inContinue Reading
(KYIV) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has asserted that a peace agreement with Ukraine is impossible unless Western powers address the security interests of Russia. Grushko described these interests as a key factor in ending current hostilities and achieving a future ceasefire. In an interview with state media,Continue Reading
(BRUSSELS) – The European Union is reportedly considering a “reverse expansion” strategy that could see Ukraine join the bloc as early as 2027, according to diplomatic sources cited by Politico. The proposal outlines a phased accession process, granting Kyiv expanded access to EU institutions and informal participation in key negotiationsContinue Reading
