Contents tagged with Russia
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Russian armed forces' failed offensive near Novomykhailivka sparks controversy and criticism
In the Russian media space, discussions continue about the recent failed offensive by the Russian Armed Forces near Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. The "total remotely executed rout of a helpless armored group" has sparked controversy and suggests broader issues relating to the ability of Russian military forces to adapt to the conditions of the war in Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on February 3rd.
On February 3rd, a Russian military blogger claimed that " …
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Wagner PMC new leader Anton Elizarov goes missing amid Russian elite power struggles
Anton Elizarov, the newly appointed leader of the Wagner PMC, has reportedly mysteriously disappeared in Russia. He is believed to have been detained, reports the Russian Telegram channel VChK-OGPU, which is believed to be linked to Russia's security services.
Elizarov, known by the callsign "Lotus," took over the Wagner PMC after the previous head, Yevgeny Prigozhin, rebelled against the Kremlin and was eliminated. In recent days, Lotus has not been reachable.
"Our well-informed source …
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Ukraine claims to have destroyed a third of Russian Black Sea fleet
At the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Black Sea Fleet had around 80 combat vessels. Now, 25 of these vessels have been destroyed, with another 15 severely damaged, said a representative of the Ukrainian Naval Forces, Dmytro Pletenchuk, during a national news broadcast.
The host asked for an update on the Russian ship losses. The Ukrainian Naval Forces representative reported that the enemy had 80 ships, of which 30-35 were heavily armed, including submarines, …
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Taiwan sanctions Russian supplier and tightens export controls to block indirect tech transfers to Russia
Taiwan's Economy Ministry has imposed sanctions on Russian supplier iMachine, banning Taiwanese companies from selling it any products. Additionally, the ministry has required Taiwanese companies to ensure that their high-tech equipment does not reach Russia through third-party countries.
According to a press release, the move was prompted by recent media reports about iMachine procuring Taiwanese machinery through third countries for later use in Russia's military industry. "The reputation of …
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Ukrainian intelligence: Russian Tu-95 bomber pilot shot in Engels
A pilot of a Tu-95 bomber, involved in missile strikes on Ukraine, has been shot in Russia, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (GUR) reported. The pilot was identified as Oleg Stegachev.
"In the Russian city of Engels, Major Oleg Stegachev, the commander of a strategic Tu-95 bomber crew, has been shot," stated the Intelligence agency. "This Russian Aerospace Forces pilot, born on 23rd June 1983, served at the Engels airbase (military unit 06987) and was …
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Russia embarks on ‘banana war’ with Ecuador over military equipment deal with the US
Russia has begun a trade dispute, commonly referred to as a "banana war," with Ecuador following inflammatory remarks from Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa. Earlier, Noboa announced plans to donate outdated Soviet-made military equipment to the United States, which has pledged in return to provide Ecuador with new weapons to the value of $200 million.
As reported by The Moscow Times, Washington intends to pass the weaponry obtained from Ecuador to Kyiv. Among the military hardware in Ecuador's …
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Ukrainian drone strike paralyzes major Russian oil refinery in Volgograd
The LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery is reportedly paralyzed for an extended period following a drone strike overnight, which destroyed essential equipment, reported the Russian Telegram Kremlyovskaya Tabakerka.
"One of the drones hit a large storage tank for petroleum products, causing a massive fire that took several hours to extinguish. Unfortunately, a second unmanned aerial vehicle also reached the oil depot, damaging the pump station. Our sources note that the functioning of …
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Russian official's son evades sanctions with help from Norwegian diplomat's offspring
Andrey Patrushev, the younger son of Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of Russia, who is involved in offshore exploration projects, has managed to circumvent sanctions imposed on him due to the war in Ukraine. An investigation by Dossier Center in collaboration with Norwegian publication Stavanger Aftenbladet revealed that he was assisted by Gunnar Nordsletten, the son of a Norwegian diplomat. Nordsletten's company provided vessels crucial for undertakings just before …
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Pashinyan: Armenia is seeking new military partners beyond traditional alliance with Russia
Yerevan is on the search for new partners in military-technical cooperation after acknowledging that its traditional reliance solely on Russia is no longer feasible, said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during an interview with Public Radio of Armenia.
Pashinyan highlighted that previously, 95-97% of Armenia's defense relations were with Russia. However, he stated, "This can no longer continue, due both to objective and subjective reasons." He pointed out the need for Armenia to …
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Ukrainian drone hits oil refinery in St. Petersburg after mobile internet turned back on in Northwest Russia
A Ukrainian drone reached St Petersburg and struck the Nevskiy Mazut refinery on the very night after mobile mobile internet was switched back on in Northwest Russia.
Previously, for five consecutive nights, the Russian authorities had kept the mobileinbternet network switched off in the Pskov, Leningrad, and Novgorod regions of Russia. The kamikaze drone crash in Russia's northern capital confirms suspicions that the internet shutdowns were a defense tactic against drones, reports the news …