(GROZNY, CHECHNYA) – Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has issued a belligerent threat of a “harsh response” against Ukraine following a drone attack that struck the Grozny City skyscraper complex, which houses numerous government offices in the Chechen capital. Mr Kadyrov’s statement, delivered via his Telegram channel, promised that Ukrainians wouldContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Retired United States Army General Ben Hodges has said Russia is not winning the war in Ukraine, despite some public commentary suggesting Ukraine is struggling. Speaking in an online interview, the former commander of US Army Europe argued that the Kremlin’s gains remain minimal considering the highContinue Reading
(LONDON) – Notes from a recent call between European leaders suggest serious concern about the United States approach to the war in Ukraine under Donald Trump. The notes, revealed in reporting by Times Radio and the German publication Der Spiegel, show European officials expressing distrust of the team sent toContinue Reading
(POKROVSK, DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE) – Two Russian T 80 tanks were destroyed near Pokrovsk after being hit by Ukrainian drones, according to video footage released by independent observers. The incident took place near anti tank defensive trenches in an area that remains a key battleground in eastern Ukraine. In theContinue Reading
(KRASNODAR, RUSSIA) – A large fire has broken out at the Temryuk gas terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region following what early reports suggest was a missile strike, in one of several recent attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Video footage shared online shows flames spreading across the gas loading areaContinue Reading
(СИЗРАНЬ, SAMARA REGION, RUSSIA – ) – Ukrainian special forces conducted overnight strikes on key Russian energy infrastructure on 5 December, targeting both oil and electricity facilities in a coordinated operation. The attacks were part of an ongoing campaign to disrupt critical Russian energy assets. The Samara region saw theContinue Reading
(CRIMEA) – Ukrainian intelligence forces have successfully destroyed a Russian MiG-29 fighter aircraft and an Irtysh radar system at an airfield near Simferopol, marking another significant setback for Russian military operations on the peninsula. The strikes were carried out using multifunctional Ukrainian drones, highlighting the growing role of unmanned systemsContinue Reading
(BLACK SEA REGION) – Ukraine has denied involvement in a recent attack on a Russian linked tanker transporting sunflower oil in the Black Sea, describing accusations from Moscow as misinformation and suggesting Russia may be responsible for the incident itself. A spokesperson for Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said theContinue Reading
( KYIV, UKRAINE ) – The United Kingdom is preparing to transfer £8 billion, approximately $10.6 billion at current exchange rates, of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. According to The Times and UNN, this sum could cover more than two-thirds of Ukraine’s financial requirements for the next two years,Continue Reading
( KYIV, UKRAINE ) – The International Monetary Fund has welcomed ongoing discussions in Europe regarding the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, while emphasising that any actions must comply with international law and avoid disrupting the global financial system. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack told reporters on DecemberContinue Reading
