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…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 512: Russians attacked two Black Sea ports
Russians attacked two Black Sea ports at night: grain terminals damaged. Russians destroy 60,000 tonnes of grain in…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 510: Russia moves reserves to Bakhmut to maintain positions
Daily overview — Summary report, July 18 The General Staff’s operational update regarding the Russian invasion as of 18.00 pm,…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 508: Ukraine adapts counteroffensive tactics after equipment losses
Daily overview — Summary report, July 16 The General Staff’s operational update regarding the Russian invasion as of 18.00 pm,…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 506: Kremlin orders detention and suspension of senior military officers
Daily overview — Summary report, July 14 The General Staff’s operational update regarding the Russian invasion as of 18.00 pm,…
An Alliance deterred by Russia
Imagine we observe someone in the process of drowning. We urgently row over to the person and grab…