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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, triggered by Russia’s invasion in February 2022, has left devastating impacts on civilian infrastructure, including the country’s aviation sector. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal’s recent statement highlights that 15 out of Ukraine’s 20 civilian airports have suffered damage. This has not only paralyzed domestic and international air travel but also added … Read more
Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine has significantly transformed its military landscape. According to a recent statement by Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of NATO’s Military Committee, Russia’s land forces are larger now than they were at the start of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. However, this increase in numbers has come at the … Read more
As geopolitical alliances shift in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, new dynamics are emerging that have left China navigating increasingly complex relationships. A recent concern for Beijing is the deepening cooperation between North Korea and Russia. According to US officials, this relationship is raising alarms within the Chinese leadership, despite their strategic ties … Read more
A British man, James Scott Rhys Anderson, has reportedly been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine in the contested Kursk region. This development adds a personal dimension to the broader conflict and raises important questions about the role of foreign volunteers, the risks they face, and the implications for international diplomacy. Anderson’s capture … Read more
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has seen many unexpected turns, but Ukraine’s bold incursion into Russia’s Kursk region marked a historic first: the first ground invasion of Russian territory by a foreign power since World War Two. This surprise offensive, launched in August 2023, initially took Russian forces off guard, allowing Ukraine to seize … Read more
Russia needs peace deal negotiations now more than ever, as its military resources and manpower dwindle under the prolonged strain of the conflict in Ukraine. The war, which has raged since February 2022, has reached a critical juncture. Both Moscow and Kyiv face immense challenges, but Russia’s struggle to maintain its military ranks is becoming … Read more
Valery Zaluzhny, former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine and current envoy to the UK, recently made a chilling assertion: the world has entered the early stages of World War III. His statement, delivered during the UP100 award ceremony, has resonated globally, raising concerns about the widening scope of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the involvement of multiple international … Read more
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has entered a critical phase as heightened tensions prompt Italy, Spain, Greece, and the United States to close their embassies in Kyiv. Concerns about potential airstrikes have driven these nations to take precautionary measures, underscoring the escalating threat to civilian and diplomatic safety in the Ukrainian capital. Heightened Security Concerns … Read more
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has escalated into a new dimension, with both nations engaging in unprecedented numbers of drone strikes. Over the weekend, Russia launched a record 145 drones in a single night against Ukraine, while Ukraine retaliated with its largest drone attack on Moscow. This exchange marks a significant increase in … Read more
In the early hours of Saturday, Ukrainian drones targeted a key weapons facility in central Russia, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to a source in Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), the attack focused on the Aleksinsky chemical plant, a vital asset in Russia’s military-industrial complex that produces gunpowder, … Read more