• Russia seeks global assistance amid aircraft shortages and sanctions

    Due to a considerable shortage of operational aircraft, Russia is turning to "friendly" countries for assistance. On October 16, Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit revealed that Moscow is actively negotiating with Kazakhstan to aid in organizing domestic flights. Currently, only Russian airlines are permitted to conduct flights between Russian cities, according to The Moscow Times. Starovoit openly admits that Russia lacks enough functional planes to ensure uninterrupted passenger …

  • Scholz rejects key elements of Ukraine's Victory Plan, citing escalation concerns

    In a recent development reported by Bild, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has resisted key aspects of Ukraine's proposed victory plan, shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Verkhovna Rada.

    Following a summit in Brussels, Scholz criticized Ukraine's approach and stressed the urgency of preventing the Russia-Ukraine conflict from escalating into a war between Russia and NATO.

    Media sources indicate that Scholz also made it clear that he would not be coerced into sending long- …

  • Authorities in Moldova brace for potential mass protests amid alleged Russian-backed destabilization efforts

    Moldovan authorities are on high alert as they prepare for possible mass protests within the country, according to a briefing by Viorel Cernăuțeanu, head of the General Police Inspectorate.

    Cernăuțeanu revealed that a group of 20 individuals had received specialized training in Russia, traveling there regularly since July. In total, over 300 people have undergone training. Four members of this group were detained at the border and are under arrest for 30 days. The training reportedly involved …

  • Russia pledges support to North Korea amid rising tensions with South Korea

    Russia's agreement with North Korea includes comprehensive security cooperation across various domains, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced in response to inquiries about Russia's potential support for North Korea if conflict arises with South Korea.

    Peskov emphasized that the terms within the agreement are clear and unequivocal.

    Back in the summer of 2024, President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a new agreement to deepen strategic cooperation, which was ratified by Russia’s …

  • Zelensky claims North Korea preparing 10,000 troops for deployment to Ukraine

    In a statement at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, October 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korea is gearing up to send troops to Ukraine. Citing intelligence reports, Zelensky indicated that North Korean officers are already located in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, where they are training Russian soldiers. While the exact number of officers is unclear, Ukraine's data suggests that Russia relies on this support since it struggles with …

  • Ukraine weighs nuclear arsenal revival amid security concerns

    In a development that could heighten global tensions, Ukrainian authorities are seriously considering the option of restoring the country's nuclear weapons stockpile, reports German publication Bild, citing a senior Ukrainian official involved in arms procurement.

    During a meeting at the European Council in Brussels on October 17, President Volodymyr Zelensky reminded attendees of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. The agreement, involving Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, promised …

  • Israeli Forces uncover advanced Russian weapons in Hezbollah tunnels in Southern Lebanon, Netanyahu confirms

    In an interview with Le Figaro, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the discovery of "the most advanced" Russian weaponry at Hezbollah bases in southern Lebanon. The region, according to a 2006 UN Security Council resolution, is supposed to be exclusively militarized by the Lebanese army, south of the critical Litani River, he emphasized.

    Netanyahu asserted, "However, Hezbollah has dug hundreds of tunnels and caches in this area, where we have just found a considerable amount …

  • Ukrainian Security Service busts Russian espionage network targeting military infrastructure

    The Russian FSB espionage network was neutralized, having actively scouted locations of the Ukrainian Forces and Ukraine's critical railway infrastructure, reported the Ukrainian Security Service.

    The details of the operation indicate that three Russian operatives were detained in Donetsk region and Odessa. They include a Kramatorsk local and two residents of Odessa who were assisting the Russian efforts.

    Following directives from the FSB, these operatives covertly moved through their …

  • Zelensky asks Scholz for TAURUS missiles as Germany remains cautious on arms supply to Ukraine

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again appealed to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to supply Kyiv with long-range TAURUS cruise missiles as part of his "victory plan" against Russia. The Ukrainian leader made this call on Thursday, October 17, following talks with EU heads of state and government in Brussels.

    However, the German Chancellor showed restraint in response to the "victory plan" presented at the summit, indicating a firm stance on his earlier positions. "You know …

  • Ukrainian Security Services detains Russian FSB agent coordinating strikes on Kharkiv

    Ukrainian counterintelligence officers (SBU) have successfully apprehended another agent of Russia's FSB in Kharkiv, according to the agency's official Telegram channel.

    The 37-year-old Russian agent reportedly infiltrated from the aggressor state into Kharkiv to direct missile and drone strikes at the regional center and neighboring locations. His mission involved collecting detailed information on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions, aiding Russian forces in planning further attacks. …