H.I.Sutton says the loss of Tartus would threaten Russia's Mediterranean naval task force presence and ability to support its military operations in Africa.
Ukraine initiates free trade agreement talks with Guatemala to boost economic cooperation. Guatemala has actively supported Ukraine in international forums since Russia launched its all-out war on Ukraine.
Ukraine's chief of staff Andriy Yermak has revealed plans for a second global peace summit, likely to be held in the Middle East, aimed at paving the way for an end to hostilities with Russia.
David Lammy, Britain's new Foreign Secretary, has called for a major reset in UK foreign policy, emphasizing renewed ties with Europe and the Global South.
Russia is intensifying efforts to recruit Africans, offering money and citizenship to replenish forces in Ukraine, amid domestic mobilization challenges, reports UK Defense Ministry.
The Ukrainian World Congress and Ukrainian-Brazilian Central Representation urge President Lula da Silva to attend the June peace talks in Switzerland, promoting a unified effort to end the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin uses every method to subvert support for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, including spreading propaganda and continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities. On May 27, Moscow forces launched strikes on Kharkiv, killing 18 and injuring 48 civilians. High Representative Josep Borrell emphasized that despite Putin's talks of peace, his actions aim to sabotage the summit dedicated to fostering a future peace process.
Serhii Sumlenny, head of the "European Resilience" initiative center, disclosed that Russia is framing itself as a target of Islamist terrorism in new narratives disseminated by the Kremlin following the Crocus City Hall attack.
Ukrainian military intelligence suggests Russia aims to use accusations against Ukraine related to a recent ISIS-K attack in the Moscow region to undermine Kyiv's reputation internationally, particularly in the Global South.
Amid perceived wins in Ukraine, Russia is increasingly focused on leveraging its global position to disrupt the US-led West, warn European security officials.
Russia courted the Global South for 30 years. Now Ukraine is trying to reverse the balance by reaching out to post-colonial nations that share its traumatic history