Geopolitics is moving North Korea’s way
In less than three years, the erosion in the US hegemony that began cascading with the defeat in Afghanistan in August 2021 spread to Eurasia,…
Rumors Ukrainian General Zaluzhny Will Soon be Fired -Replaced by GRU’s Budanov
While the Ukrainian army may be able to delay the Russians, it lacks any ability to stop them cold. If Ukraine tries to bring in…
Russian court extends detention of US journalist Gershkovich | News
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested on espionage charges, which he denies. A court in Moscow has extended the pretrial detention of Wall…
Blinken Playing Catch Up with China and Russia in Africa
Anthony J. Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, visited Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola from Jan. 21-26 to strengthen the relationship between the…
Europe’s master plan to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink – POLITICO
But Russia's invasion changed the debate. It showed that Starlink became a critical means of defense for Kyiv's beleaguered forces as other comms systems were…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 702 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 702nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, January 26, 2024. Ilyushin-76 plane crash Russia…
Putin attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…
Ukraine to probe Belgorod crash as Russia questions future prisoner swaps | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia claims Ukraine shot down military transport plane in Belgorod, killing 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on board. Ukraine has opened a criminal investigation into…
Turkey’s Erdoğan signs off on Sweden’s NATO bid – POLITICO
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today signed into law Sweden's accession to NATO. "Welcome Türkiye’s approval of the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession," Swedish Prime Minister…
Ukraine disses HBO for hiring pro-Putin Serb to star in The White Lotus – POLITICO
“HBO, is it all right for you to work with a person who supports genocide & violates international law?” was the ministry’s incredulous query. Earlier…
Why is NATO preparing for World War III?
Prioritising remilitarisation over economic growth is dangerously short-sighted. If the UK and US tried to take on the four countries on Shapps’s blacklist there would…
Darya Trepova sentenced to 27 years after St Petersburg cafe bombing which killed war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky
A woman charged over the bombing of a Russian cafe last April which killed a prominent military blogger has been sentenced to 27 years.Key points:Darya…
Russia jails nationalist critic Igor Girkin for four years over ‘extremism’ | Russia-Ukraine war News
Igor Girkin has accused President Vladimir Putin and the army top brass of not pursuing the Ukraine war effectively enough. A court in Russia has…
As Trump looms, top EU politician calls for European nuclear deterrent – POLITICO
Facing the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, the head of the EU's biggest political grouping is calling for Europeans to prepare…
Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
Russian lawmakers approve bill to seize property from army critics | Russia-Ukraine war News
The State Duma, parliament’s lower house, approved the bill by a 395-3 vote in the first of three required readings. Russian lawmakers have approved a…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 701 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Fighting A Russian military…
Army ‘holds mission rehearsal’ to test training ‘citizen’s military’ of 500,000 Brits – as millions could face call-up
THE British Army has held a "mission rehearsal" which could be considered a test on training ordinary Brits to fight Putin. An Army chief warned…
Giant Russian military plane crashes in fireball – POLITICO
A large Russian military plane crashed Wednesday morning in a massive fireball close to the Ukrainian border, with Russian authorities reporting 74 casualties. The Ilyushin…
Europe buying Russian oil via India at record rates
India is benefiting from importing cut-price Russian oil amid European sanctions – and also selling that same oil to EU markets at full price once…