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russia demonstrates deepening relations with american adversaries - ISW
March 1, 04:55 AM • 102515 views
Russian troops advance on 4 frontlines at once: ISW maps
March 1, 03:27 AM • 101006 views
Russia is stepping up cooperation with Iran and North Korea in support of the war against Ukraine - ISW
February 24, 05:15 AM • 25321 views
Russia demands new territorial concessions from Ukraine - ISW
February 18, 05:24 AM • 129340 views
Russia says that any agreements reached with Ukraine in the future are invalid - ISW
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US court rules Trump's firing of special counsel illegal
March 2, 06:42 AM • 42118 views
Night drone strike in Khmelnytskyi: what is known about the consequences of the attack
March 2, 07:01 AM • 74582 views
What is the threat of a possible termination of US aid to Ukraine: ISW explained
March 2, 08:53 AM • 34650 views
Zelenskyy and world leaders to meet at the summit in London: who will come
March 2, 09:32 AM • 45076 views
Harrison Ford will miss the Oscars due to an unexpected illness: who will replace him
March 2, 10:40 AM • 64784 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces liberate Pishchane village and push back occupants in the Pokrovsk sector - Tregubov
February 16, 12:00 PM • 60696 views
Russian command may change the priority of the offensive in the spring and summer of 2025 - ISW
February 16, 04:45 AM • 40016 views
Russia's 2024 defense budget exceeds all European budgets combined - The Guardian
February 12, 06:15 PM • 45713 views
ISW: To avoid exchange of territories in case of negotiations, Russia restricts information on Kursk region
February 12, 02:24 AM • 118715 views
Russia sends its experienced soldiers to the DPRK to exchange experience under the guise of treatment - ISW
February 11, 07:48 AM • 26715 views
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Russia is using technological developments tested in the war with Ukraine against NATO countries - ISW
February 10, 07:24 AM • 27572 views
ISW: North Korea is using the war in Ukraine to test its military capabilities
February 9, 04:05 AM • 73465 views
Kremlin does not want negotiations and peace with Ukraine - ISW
February 9, 02:19 AM • 59707 views
Minus 1210 occupants and more than 100 pieces of equipment: losses of the Russian army over the day
February 8, 06:23 AM • 33262 views
Kremlin conceals the extent of negative impact on the Russian economy due to the war in Ukraine - ISW
February 8, 05:33 AM • 32201 views
Russia has created troops of unmanned systems and wants to involve 210 thousand soldiers - Syrsky
February 6, 09:42 AM • 25875 views
Russian Federation lost 1240 servicemen, 46 artillery systems and 16 armored vehicles during the war in Ukraine - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff
February 6, 05:31 AM • 72347 views
Russia denies Ukraine's sovereignty and emphasizes the need for further annexation - ISW
February 6, 05:06 AM • 113356 views
New successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Pokrovsk and Russian advance in several directions: ISW maps
February 6, 03:33 AM • 116109 views
Oil depot attacked by Ukrainian drones burns in Krasnodar region
February 5, 04:43 AM • 57888 views
Russia has problems with army replenishment - ISW
February 5, 04:11 AM • 75218 views
Biden administration slows down arms sales to Ukraine in 2024 - Reuters
February 3, 03:27 PM • 33883 views
The UN recorded 79 executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russians: over what period
February 3, 01:10 PM • 115493 views
Russia has created a drone capable of engaging Ukrainian naval drones - ISW
February 2, 03:38 AM • 68368 views
1430 occupants, dozens of armored vehicles and artillery systems: Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff names Russian losses
February 1, 06:29 AM • 34590 views
Russians are trying to encircle Kupyansk: ISW told about the risks and threats to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
February 1, 05:56 AM • 33536 views
Kremlin signals efforts to persuade trump to agree to putin's demands - ISW
January 31, 04:59 AM • 32158 views
DPRK soldiers suffered significant losses and are “working on mistakes” - NSDC
January 28, 02:14 PM • 63636 views
Plus 1380 more occupants: General Staff updates data on enemy losses
January 28, 05:59 AM • 29287 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces recapture lost positions near Toretsk - ISW maps
January 28, 03:31 AM • 107884 views
russia demonstrates deepening relations with american adversaries - ISW
Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu meets with Chinese leaders to discuss bilateral security. Kursk region signs an agreement on economic and industrial cooperation with Pyongyang.

Russian troops advance on 4 frontlines at once: ISW maps
According to the ISW on March 1, the occupants made advances near Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Velyka Novosilka and in the west of Zaporizhzhia region. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector.

Russia is stepping up cooperation with Iran and North Korea in support of the war against Ukraine - ISW
Russia is stepping up military cooperation with Iran and North Korea to support the war in Ukraine. The DPRK supplies ammunition and plans to transfer ballistic missiles, while Iran helps with the production of drones.

Russia demands new territorial concessions from Ukraine - ISW
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Nebenzya, declares Ukraine's “irretrievable loss” of the occupied territories and demands the transfer of additional regions. Russia also insists on Ukraine's neutral status without the right to join military alliances.

Russia says that any agreements reached with Ukraine in the future are invalid - ISW
Peskov said that Russia has changed its approach to negotiations with Ukraine due to the alleged lack of sovereignty. the Kremlin also claims that any future agreements with Ukraine will be invalid.

Ukrainian Armed Forces liberate Pishchane village and push back occupants in the Pokrovsk sector - Tregubov
Ukrainian troops liberated the village of Pishchane, 5 kilometers from Pokrovsk, and pushed Russian troops out of several settlements. The occupiers suffered significant losses and were forced to suspend their attempts to surround Pokrovsk.

Russian command may change the priority of the offensive in the spring and summer of 2025 - ISW
Russian advance south of Pokrovsk has slowed over the past two weeks. ISW believes that the occupiers may reorient their offensive to Kostiantynivka in the spring or summer of 2025.

Russia's 2024 defense budget exceeds all European budgets combined - The Guardian
In 2024, Russia's defense spending reached $462 billion, exceeding the total military budget of European countries. russia allocated 6.68% of GDP to defense and plans to increase spending by another 14% in 2015.

ISW: To avoid exchange of territories in case of negotiations, Russia restricts information on Kursk region
ISW reports on Russian attempts to limit information about the front line in the Kursk region. This may be due to concerns about the exchange of territories during potential peace talks.

Russia sends its experienced soldiers to the DPRK to exchange experience under the guise of treatment - ISW
Russia sends experienced military personnel to North Korea under the pretext of medical treatment to exchange combat experience. The DPRK has refused financial compensation for medical care for Russian soldiers.

Russia is using technological developments tested in the war with Ukraine against NATO countries - ISW
Russia is using technological innovations developed during the war in Ukraine against NATO countries. Particular attention is paid to the development of drones and electronic warfare, ISW reports.

ISW: North Korea is using the war in Ukraine to test its military capabilities
Russia provides the DPRK with drone technology in exchange for North Korean troops' participation in the battles in the Kursk region. Japanese media report on agreements to jointly develop drones.

Kremlin does not want negotiations and peace with Ukraine - ISW
Zelenskiy announces Russia's plans to increase the army by 100,000 troops and create new divisions. ISW confirms that Russia is preparing for a long war and rejects peace talks.

Minus 1210 occupants and more than 100 pieces of equipment: losses of the Russian army over the day
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 847860 people, almost 10 thousand tanks have been destroyed.

Kremlin conceals the extent of negative impact on the Russian economy due to the war in Ukraine - ISW
Mishustin and Putin are trying to convince that the Russian economy is stable despite the sanctions. The ISW points to the concealment of the real impact of the war and much higher inflation than the official 9.9%.

Russia has created troops of unmanned systems and wants to involve 210 thousand soldiers - Syrsky
Russia is forming a new kind of troops - unmanned systems troops, which by 2030 should number 210,000 soldiers in 277 units.

Russian Federation lost 1240 servicemen, 46 artillery systems and 16 armored vehicles during the war in Ukraine - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of the Russian army over the past day. The enemy lost 1,240 soldiers, 46 artillery systems and 16 armored combat vehicles.

Russia denies Ukraine's sovereignty and emphasizes the need for further annexation - ISW
Putin's godfather Medvedchuk has released a map showing most of Ukraine's territory as “historical Russia. ” ISW believes this reflects the Kremlin's strategy of denying Ukraine's sovereignty.

New successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Pokrovsk and Russian advance in several directions: ISW maps
Ukrainian defense forces advanced east of Nadiivka near Pokrovsk. At the same time, Russian troops made progress near Kupyansk, Toretsk and Kurakhove, capturing several settlements.

Oil depot attacked by Ukrainian drones burns in Krasnodar region
A fire broke out at the Albashneft oil depot in the Krasnodar Territory of Russia after a drone attack. 55 people and 19 pieces of equipment were involved in the firefighting.

Russia has problems with army replenishment - ISW
Monthly conscription to the Russian army does not cover the losses of the military at the front. Members of the State Duma justify the refusal to mobilize again, despite staffing problems.

Biden administration slows down arms sales to Ukraine in 2024 - Reuters
The media revealed internal disagreements within the Biden administration over the supply of weapons to Ukraine. By November, only half of the promised US military aid for 2024 had been delivered.

The UN recorded 79 executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russians: over what period
The UN Monitoring Mission reported 79 executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces in 24 separate incidents since the end of August 2024. Most of the executions took place in the areas of Russian offensive operations.

Russia has created a drone capable of engaging Ukrainian naval drones - ISW
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has used an Orion drone for the first time to destroy a Ukrainian maritime drone. ISW reports that this could change the balance of power in the Black Sea.

1430 occupants, dozens of armored vehicles and artillery systems: Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff names Russian losses
Over the past day, Russian occupants lost 1430 troops. Also, 9 tanks, 22 armored combat vehicles and 121 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

Russians are trying to encircle Kupyansk: ISW told about the risks and threats to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian troops are expanding their positions north of Kupyansk to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the eastern bank of the Oskol. The occupiers are planning a 6-9 month operation to surround the city and cross the river.

Kremlin signals efforts to persuade trump to agree to putin's demands - ISW
The scientific director of the Valdai Club revealed the Kremlin's position on the upcoming negotiations with the United States. Russia does not intend to make territorial concessions in Ukraine and will try to position Putin as an equal to Trump.

DPRK soldiers suffered significant losses and are “working on mistakes” - NSDC
The DPRK military was unable to resist Ukrainian drones and artillery, suffering significant losses. According to British intelligence, the DPRK lost about 4,000 soldiers, a quarter of whom were killed.

Plus 1380 more occupants: General Staff updates data on enemy losses
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops as of January 28. Over the past day, 1380 occupants were eliminated, 5 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed.

Ukrainian Armed Forces recapture lost positions near Toretsk - ISW maps
Ukrainian defense forces recaptured lost positions in the northwest of Toretsk. At the same time, Russian troops advanced in the center of Chasovyi Yar and near Kurakhove, continuing attacks on several fronts.