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War in Ukraine
Ukrainian troops have identified Russia’s ZALA Lancet kamikaze drones as a major threat and are devising ways to protect themselves on the battlefield.
Nov. 12, 2023
Chechnya
Beneath Ramzan Kadyrov’s peculiar public persona is a ruthless leader who would maintain stability by all means.
Nov. 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia has made no public statements on the military casualty figures it has suffered in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but Kyiv claims 22,920 died in Ukraine in October alone.
Nov. 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has announced that Russian Air Force MiG-31 warplanes will begin “permanent patrols” of the Black Sea.
Oct. 30, 2023
The great US popularizer of astronomy reached for the stars but did not forget about the land of his ancestors.
Oct. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
As winter looms over the horizon, Ukraine is expecting a new wave of drone attacks against energy infrastructure — with Iranian-made Shahed drones leading the charge.
Oct. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
“This war is a war of drones, they are the super weapon here,” a Ukrainian government advisor said in May. What types of drones are fielded in the Ukrainian war and how are they used?
Oct. 25, 2023
Russia
Russia needs as many missiles as it can get. With UN restrictions on missile technology about to expire, Iran can now supply their Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar ballistic missiles.
Oct. 12, 2023
War in Ukraine
Sweden has provided Ukraine with 10 modern Stridsvagn 122 tanks, a modified version of the Leopard 2A5, all of which are already on the front line engaging Russian troops.
Oct. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian strike planners think hunting down and killing Russian officers, the higher ranking the better, is an excellent way to fight a war. It’s a fairly new idea but, so far, impactful.
Sep. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
As two successful Ukrainian attacks paralyze Russia’s prized air defense systems in occupied Crimea, we examine how the systems work and whether expert opinion matches Russian propaganda.
Sep. 22, 2023
Ukraine
While Orban may be a problem, EU and Kyiv officials expect Ukraine will enter EU negotiations in December having made key reforms for minority rights, against corruption, and against oligarchs.
Sep. 21, 2023
Ukraine
A guide to the powerful Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) which, recent news reports in the US suggest, might be soon on its way to Ukraine.
Sep. 16, 2023
Russia
Kyiv hopes its just-unveiled drone swarm strategy will deliver lots of explosions and bring victory faster. Observers say a big part of Ukraine’s bid to take the war to Russia is psychological.
Sep. 2, 2023
Ukraine
Andriy Portnov, former head of the Main Directorate for the Judicial System under the ousted president Viktor Yanukovych, left Ukraine last year. But rumors about his continued influence persist.
Aug. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Moscow’s barbaric suppression of the Prague Spring in1968 was a precursor to today’s war. Few are aware, however, that there was a Ukrainian factor behind the Soviet tanks.
Aug. 21, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian troops have identified Russia’s ZALA Lancet kamikaze drones as a major threat and are devising ways to protect themselves on the battlefield.
Nov. 12, 2023
Chechnya
Beneath Ramzan Kadyrov’s peculiar public persona is a ruthless leader who would maintain stability by all means.
Nov. 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia has made no public statements on the military casualty figures it has suffered in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but Kyiv claims 22,920 died in Ukraine in October alone.
Nov. 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has announced that Russian Air Force MiG-31 warplanes will begin “permanent patrols” of the Black Sea.
Oct. 30, 2023
The great US popularizer of astronomy reached for the stars but did not forget about the land of his ancestors.
Oct. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
As winter looms over the horizon, Ukraine is expecting a new wave of drone attacks against energy infrastructure — with Iranian-made Shahed drones leading the charge.
Oct. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
“This war is a war of drones, they are the super weapon here,” a Ukrainian government advisor said in May. What types of drones are fielded in the Ukrainian war and how are they used?
Oct. 25, 2023
Russia
Russia needs as many missiles as it can get. With UN restrictions on missile technology about to expire, Iran can now supply their Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar ballistic missiles.
Oct. 12, 2023
War in Ukraine
Sweden has provided Ukraine with 10 modern Stridsvagn 122 tanks, a modified version of the Leopard 2A5, all of which are already on the front line engaging Russian troops.
Oct. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian strike planners think hunting down and killing Russian officers, the higher ranking the better, is an excellent way to fight a war. It’s a fairly new idea but, so far, impactful.
Sep. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
As two successful Ukrainian attacks paralyze Russia’s prized air defense systems in occupied Crimea, we examine how the systems work and whether expert opinion matches Russian propaganda.
Sep. 22, 2023
Ukraine
While Orban may be a problem, EU and Kyiv officials expect Ukraine will enter EU negotiations in December having made key reforms for minority rights, against corruption, and against oligarchs.
Sep. 21, 2023
Ukraine
A guide to the powerful Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) which, recent news reports in the US suggest, might be soon on its way to Ukraine.
Sep. 16, 2023
Russia
Kyiv hopes its just-unveiled drone swarm strategy will deliver lots of explosions and bring victory faster. Observers say a big part of Ukraine’s bid to take the war to Russia is psychological.
Sep. 2, 2023
Ukraine
Andriy Portnov, former head of the Main Directorate for the Judicial System under the ousted president Viktor Yanukovych, left Ukraine last year. But rumors about his continued influence persist.
Aug. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Moscow’s barbaric suppression of the Prague Spring in1968 was a precursor to today’s war. Few are aware, however, that there was a Ukrainian factor behind the Soviet tanks.
Aug. 21, 2023