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Estonian intelligence sees signs of Russia’s artillery problems
Russia's increasing reliance on North Korean artillery systems and its inability to achieve battlefield superiority, despite tactical improvements, signals deepening problems in its military capabilities and staying power in Ukraine.
Russia: We will counter any UK-Ukraine cooperation in Sea of Azov
Britain's new 100-year partnership with Ukraine has drawn sharp rebuke from Moscow, with Russia asserting exclusive control over the Sea of Azov despite its internationally recognized status as shared waters.
ISW: Russia signs strategic partnership with Iran amid military constraints
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive partnership agreement that notably excludes mutual defense commitments, signaling Moscow's limited military capacity beyond Ukraine.
Ukraine’s FM: Russia’s morning attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia further prove Putin does not want peace
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga demanded increased pressure on Russia following a deadly missile attack on Kyiv.
Ukraine strikes strategic Russian oil depots in Tula, Kaluga oblasts, fires erupt
At least ten Ukrainian drones successfully hit an oil storage facility supporting Russian forces in Tula Oblast, intelligence sources report.
Netherlands pledges 20 million euros to strengthen Ukrainian energy network
This aid package, combined with additional NATO support, reflects the Dutch government's broader commitment to maintaining robust Western assistance for Ukraine as the conflict approaches its third year.
Bloomberg: Trump team readies oil sanctions plan for Russia
The approach that Trump ultimately chooses is pivotal to the global oil market, in addition to the further development of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Trump’s Treasury Chief Pick ‘100% supports’ tougher sanctions on Russia
He made it clear during his confirmation hearing in the Senate
Washington Post: Russia tricks Indians into recruiting for war against Ukraine
Upon arrival, their passports were confiscated, they were forced to sign documents they couldn't understand, and with minimal training, found themselves on the frontlines of a war they never intended to fight.
UK intel: Russia continues to cut citizens off from independent media reporting on Ukraine
The Russian state is weaponizing its legal system to not only silence critical reporting but also intimidate ordinary citizens from seeking out independent news sources which report on the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Russian Rosneft oil depot near Voronezh still on fire following Ukraine’s Special forces strike
Over 10 drones penetrated protective netting at a Rosneft facility near Voronezh in an overnight raid by Ukraine.
US’s 2022 decision to act if Russia attacks “weak”, says Zelenskyy
In an interview with the Polish media, Ukraine's President both hailed and criticised Biden's early full-scale war decisions
UK PM arrives in Kyiv, set to discuss deployment of troops
PM Keir Starmer is set to discuss a number of issues, including the potential deployment of troops
Frontline Report: Ukraine uses three-phase strategy to hit crucial Russian military sites from Saratov to Tatarstan
Engels Air Base, a vital launch point for Russian long-range bombers, loses over one million cubic meters of fuel storage capacity as Ukrainian forces execute coordinated strikes against military infrastructure across Russia
Ukrainian drones reportedly target Russian oil depot in Voronezh Oblast, gunpowder factory in Tambov Oblast
Russia's Defense Ministry claims it intercepted 27 Ukrainian drones across four oblasts as local residents report explosions near a key military facility.
Senate begins to vet Trump’s key Ukraine-related picks
Potential Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will have their fates decided this week
NYT: US warns Putin of consequences after uncovering Russian plot to ignite cargo shipments on American flights
US officials confront Putin over Russian military intelligence plot to ignite cargo on American flights, following successful test runs in Europe that prompted enhanced aviation security measures.
Reuters: Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India
Sources note that these sanctions will significantly reduce the fleet of ships available to deliver crude from Russia, with one source noting: ''it's going to drop off a cliff.''
German AfD party refused to condemn Russia for invading Ukraine
The vote highlights the growing divide between the party's foreign policy vision and Germany's traditional Western alliances.