Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 536: Ukraine makes ‘tactically significant’ progress – NYT
Ukraine makes 'tactically significant' progress in its counteroffensive – NYT. Explosions on Kerch Bridge. Russians try to seize…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 534: Mandatory evacuation in Kharkiv Oblast
Russia is trying to seize the initiative in Kupiansk direction; mandatory evacuation begins. Russia attacks the oil depot…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 532: Biden greenlights Ukrainian pilots training on F-16
Ukraine takes the initiative on the Bakhmut front. Some settlements of Kharkiv region prepare for mandatory evacuation of…
Four unnerving signs for Ukraine as it heads for fall
The forthcoming fall and winter will be critical for Ukraine and, therefore, Europe. If Russia can destroy Ukraine's air defense, the West will need to reconsider its stand on military intervention.
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 530: “Drums of nuclear war beating again”-UN
UN issues warning as “drums of nuclear war are beating again.” Russians report strikes on Chonhar bridge. Russians…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 528: Ukrainian drones attack Crimea
Ukrainian drones attack Crimea, damage a Russian landing ship in the Black sea. IAEA: No explosives found on…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 526. Russia claims naval drone tried to attack its ship in Black Sea
As well, explosions reported near Russian-held airbase in Crimea, Ukraine identifies hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers for war crimes checks and wants a peace summit this fall
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 524. Investigation exposes Russian schemes to evade sanctions
Verstka media exposed sanctions evasion schemes enabling Russia to import microchips and other banned goods. Belarus deepens ties with Iran and Wagner.
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 522: African leaders pressure Putin to end the war
Ukraine advances near Bakhmut and strike the Chonhar bridge to Crimea. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's 5th power unit…
Maritime security in the Black Sea is an international problem
The West – with or without the US Navy – needs to return to the Black Sea to help break the maritime blockade, protect humanitarian shipping to fight global famine, and, not least, uphold universal Freedom of Navigation.
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 520: Putin promises Africa “free grain”
Ukrainian drones reported near Moscow. Ukrainian parliament extends martial law and mobilization. Putin promises African leaders "free grain."…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 518: Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on “hot shutdown”
Russia puts Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Unit 4 on "hot shutdown." Russia promises "tough retaliation measures" in response…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 516: Attack on Odesa is another war crime of the Kremlin – Borrell
Russia attacks Odesa fifth time in a row, killing one, damaging a major cathedral and UNESCO heritage site.…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 514: Russia attacks Ukrainian South four days in a row
Germany handed over the first 10 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine. Ukraine continues its counteroffensive in the Bakhmut…