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Only a few North Korean officers understand russian - Center for Countering Disinformation

Most DPRK officers do not understand Russian, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation. The information about the training of 100,000 DPRK troops for Ukraine is considered fiction by the Center for Countering Disinformation.

War • October 15, 06:41 AM • 14547 views

EU wants to invest in Ukrainian defense industry instead of constant arms supplies - WP

The EU allocates $440 million to support Ukraine's defense industry. This marks a change in the EU's approach to war and highlights the shortcomings of its own defense sector in producing weapons.

War • October 13, 05:29 PM • 44298 views

“Several thousand” soldiers from North Korea are undergoing training in Russia, may be deployed to Ukraine - ISW

According to the ISW, “several thousand” North Korean infantrymen are being trained in Russia. They may be deployed to the front in Ukraine or in the border regions of Russia by the end of 2024.

War • October 12, 06:39 AM • 22047 views

Russia and Iran expand economic and financial cooperation - ISW

Prime Minister Mishustin visited Iran to expand economic cooperation. They discussed investment, trade and signing a strategic agreement at the upcoming BRICS summit.

News of the World • October 1, 01:40 AM • 18465 views

Sibiga and Siyarto discuss Zelensky's Peace Formula and Victory Plan

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Hungary paid special attention to Ukraine's peace initiatives. Sibiga thanked Szijjarto for participating in the First Peace Summit and expressed hope for Hungary's continued support of Ukrainian initiatives.

War • September 30, 12:21 PM • 15111 views

ISW: Capturing Vuhledar will not give Russia much operational advantage

Russian troops have reached the outskirts of Vuhledar, but its capture is unlikely to give them much advantage for further operations in western Donetsk region. Vuhledar is not an important logistical hub.

War • September 25, 07:45 AM • 14752 views

Strike on ammunition depot in Tver region: satellite photos of destroyed Russian arsenals appear

Maxar satellite imagery revealed a large-scale fire at a Russian ammunition depot after the Ukrainian attack. An ISW analyst confirmed that not only the surrounding area but also the weapons bunkers themselves were on fire.

War • September 18, 03:26 PM • 50791 views

The situation in Donetsk region, the Kursk operation, and the missile program: Zelensky listens to Syrsky's report

The President of Ukraine discussed the situation in Donetsk region and the operation in Kursk region with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Zelenskyy also heard a report on Ukraine's missile program.

War • August 19, 10:09 AM • 75758 views

By maneuvering in the kursk region, the AFU compensated for the russian federation's advantage in strength and equipment - ISW

The Ukrainian operation in the kursk region showed the effectiveness of maneuver warfare against russian superiority. The Ukrainian armed forces advanced 800 square kilometers in 6 days, while the russian federation occupied 1,175 square kilometers in 7 months.

War • August 18, 07:08 AM • 37777 views

SBU: Russian special services may soon resort to staging crimes against population of Kursk region

SBU warns of Russian attempts to accuse Ukrainian military of war crimes in Kursk region. The SBU spokesperson said that crimes against civilians may be staged to discredit Ukraine.

War • August 13, 12:02 PM • 23392 views

Drones over Kursk and two other regions, evacuation and a new ISW report: the situation in Russia

The Russian Defense Ministry claims 14 "downed" drones over Kursk and two other regions at night, authorities in Belgorod region say that almost the entire population has left Krasnoyaruz district, and a new ISW report indicates further advance of Ukrainian forces in Kursk region.

War • August 13, 05:39 AM • 35583 views

Russia wants to send mercenaries from state-owned companies to defend Kursk region - media

Russia is preparing to send employees of private security organizations to defend the Kursk region. This primarily concerns security guards from companies of state corporations, including Rosneft.

War • August 10, 02:50 PM • 92452 views

Russian commanders may transfer more experienced units from eastern or southern Ukraine to Kursk region - ISW

The Russian command is redeploying experienced units to the Kursk region, considering its defense a higher priority than the offensive in the Kharkiv region. This may indicate a serious assessment of the situation in the region.

War • August 10, 09:39 AM • 101830 views

Kremlin risks discrediting itself with contradictory reaction to events in Kursk region - ISW

the Kremlin is trying to find a balance between presenting the attack in Kursk region as a Ukrainian escalation and avoiding panic inside the country. ISW notes the risk of discrediting the authorities due to contradictory statements.

War • August 8, 07:32 AM • 32109 views

Russia seeks to use Iran in its confrontation with the West - ISW

Russia was preparing to transfer missiles and military equipment to the Houthis in Yemen, but refused due to diplomatic pressure. ISW believes that Russia is seeking to use Iran to indirectly confront the West.

News of the World • August 4, 07:30 AM • 30516 views

Street fighting continues in Vovchansk, Russians cannot advance - OTU “Kharkiv”

Street fighting continues in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. Russian troops are trying to advance in some locations, but without success. Information about the seizure of the aggregate plant has no news value.

War • July 30, 05:58 PM • 63569 views

Orbán seeks to undermine Western support for Kyiv - ISW

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to moscow and calls for peace talks are intended to distract the West and undermine support for Ukraine, the Institute for War Studies believes.

Politics • July 7, 07:33 AM • 107279 views

Sporadic movements of Russians spotted in Vovchansk, enemy tries to restore combat readiness - Kharkiv OTGT

Over the past day, Ukrainian intelligence recorded isolated movements of Russian troops in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, where they are trying to restore combat readiness of their units.

War • July 6, 09:45 AM • 31738 views

Putin demands that Ukraine effectively surrender before any ceasefire - ISW

Putin demanded the "irreversible" "demilitarization" of Ukraine as a precondition for any ceasefire agreement.

War • July 5, 06:36 AM • 107188 views

ISW: Russia has started transporting fuel over the Kerch bridge again

Russia has once again started transporting fuel across the Kerch Bridge, easing some logistical restrictions but making the bridge increasingly vulnerable to strikes from Ukraine.

War • June 11, 08:05 AM • 20956 views

ISW: us permission to hit Russia reduced the "inviolable territory" of the Russian Federation by a maximum of 16%

The ISW report says that a change in US policy that allowed Ukraine to strike some Russian military targets in a small part of Russian territory reduced Russia's "inviolable territory" by a maximum of 16%, while Russia provides at least 84% of ground protection.

War • June 10, 09:16 AM • 51026 views

Fighting continues in the Glubokoe area in Kharkiv region - General Staff

Fighting continues near the village of Glubokoe, Kharkiv region. The Russian occupiers have increased the number of attacks in the Kharkiv direction to four.

War • June 9, 01:35 PM • 38233 views

Two military clashes continue near Volchansk-Voloshin

Two military clashes continue near Volchansk. Over the past day, 10 clashes occurred in the Kharkiv region.

War • June 9, 08:17 AM • 23653 views

ISW: replenishment of the Russian army will not allow it to conduct large-scale offensive operations

The replenishment of the Russian army with new recruits does not allow it to conduct large-scale offensive operations in several directions simultaneously during the expected summer offensive.

War • June 9, 04:08 AM • 44724 views

Losses of the armed Forces of the Russian Federation may amount to 20,000 people per month: the ISW analyzed the statement of the President of Russia

According to an analysis by the Institute for the Study of War, Vladimir Putin's statement on June 5 may indicate that Russian troops suffer about 20,000 casualties in battles on the territory of Ukraine every month, including about 5,000 killed and 15,000 wounded.

War • June 7, 07:31 AM • 18512 views

Ukraine has already started using American weapons to attack Russia - mass media

Ukraine has used American weapons to strike Russian air defense batteries on Russian territory. It is noted that Biden's permission allows the use of weapons provided by the United States to strike at Russian troops.

War • June 5, 05:48 PM • 85530 views

ISW: the Russian army has occupied 752 square kilometers since the beginning of the year

Russian troops seized about 752 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in 2024, despite Russia's Defense Minister Andrey Belousov's inflated estimate of 880 square kilometers.

War • June 1, 03:39 AM • 31255 views

Ukrainian courts have already issued more than 30 sentences in cases of war crimes against children

Currently, among the 129 thousand war crimes registered by the Office of the prosecutor general, more than 3,800 crimes against Ukrainian children. Today, Ukraine has more than 30 court sentences in cases related to war crimes against children.

War • May 31, 04:30 PM • 31375 views

Occupants plan to deport tens of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia during the summer - ISW

The Russian authorities are preparing to intensify the deportation of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia in the summer of 2024 under the guise of summer camps and vacations, which is an act of genocide against the Ukrainian people.

Society • May 29, 07:37 AM • 23649 views

ISW: Russia agrees on arms exchange with Sudan

Russia may sign an agreement with Sudan to exchange weapons for the Russian logistics center in Port Sudan on the Red Sea.

News of the World • May 28, 06:29 AM • 22378 views

Ukrainian Cup: Shakhtar defeated Dynamo in a penalty shootout

Negotiations in Istanbul: main statements and events on the eve of the meeting between Ukraine and the Russian Federation

Witkoff and Rubio will arrive in Istanbul to participate in negotiations on Ukraine on May 16 - media

Second semi-final of Eurovision 2025: who will perform and where to watch

""He wants to expand his powers to the heavens": Yanchenko explained why the head of ARMA Duma is resisting the reform"

The Council of Europe has launched the creation of a Special Tribunal regarding the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine

Negotiations in Turkey: what is known about a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin

Aggressive behavior among adolescents: psychologist talks about the causes and gives recommendations to parents

Bitcoin is an indicator of the financial and political situation. A fintech expert explained why crypto has grown

Zelenskyy on the possible duration of the war: not ten years

Who "leaked" NABU cases? International audit revealed failures in internal control and influence on the Uhlava case

How to save overripe bananas: three simple recipes

Small privatization experience on the example of Vinnytsia Institute of Land Management: inconsistencies and a winner with a "flavor"

Eurovision 2025: Who Will Make the Top 5 - Bookmakers' Predictions

“Gray” electronics market is expected to shrink in 2025 – international experts

“Gray” electronics market is expected to shrink in 2025 – international experts

Negotiations in Istanbul: main statements and events on the eve of the meeting between Ukraine and the Russian Federation

Second semi-final of Eurovision 2025: who will perform and where to watch

Negotiations in Turkey: what is known about a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin

Small privatization experience on the example of Vinnytsia Institute of Land Management: inconsistencies and a winner with a "flavor"

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