Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Zelensky names the only compromise Ukraine is willing to make in negotiations with Russia

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Ukraine's readiness to negotiate with what he calls a "terrorist state" as a significant compromise. According to Zelensky, while Kyiv shows goodwill, Russia continues its missile strikes, painting a grim picture on the ground.

    During a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 24, Zelensky stated that any peace talks must begin with a complete and unconditional ceasefire, a position Russia has yet to accept. …

  • Russian General Popov sentenced to penal colony after criticizing military failures

    Russian General Ivan Popov has been sentenced to five years in a penal colony after he spoke out about what he referred to as "critical problems" within the Russian military operating in Ukraine. This perceived crackdown became glaringly obvious in the summer of 2023. Popov was removed from his command after submitting a damning report on the state of the Russian army.

    Admired by his troops for bravely calling a spade a spade, Popov is now being punished in a penal colony. Russian authorities …

  • Ukraine strikes Russian drone manufacturing plant in Tatarstan

    In a bold and strategic move, Ukraine has reportedly launched an aerial assault on a Russian plant known for producing "Shahed" drones, with five 250-kg bombs hitting the site in Tatarstan. Situated 1,700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, the city of Yelabuga in the Republic of Tatarstan was the focus of this alleged drone attack, believed to originate from Ukraine. The target was a factory located in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, which, according to Ukraine’s National Security and …

  • Ukraine stands firm on negotiation terms: no surrender, no Crimea concessions

    Ukraine has expressed willingness to engage in negotiations with Russia yet steadfastly emphasizes that capitulation is out of the question. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko remarked that the Ukrainians will not entertain the notion of a frozen conflict, nor will they concede to the recognition of Crimea's occupation.

    During discussions in London, the Ukrainian delegation declared the impossibility of acknowledging Crimea as Russian—now or in the future. Svyrydenko delivered this statement …

  • Ukraine's 2025 drone imports soar with 98% arriving from China

    Ukraine has imported a staggering 127,800 civilian drones, valued at $371.3 million, in the first quarter of 2025. An overwhelming 98% of these UAVs originate from China, benefiting from customs duty exemptions, reported Ukraine's Customs Service's.

    According to the agency's report, "In the first three months of 2025, Ukraine imported 127,800 civilian unmanned aerial vehicles, with a total cost of $371.3 million, which marks a $103 million (or 39%) increase over the same period in 2024." …

  • Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault in Zaporizhzhia region

    Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully thwarted a large-scale assault involving six columns of Russian equipment in Zaporizhzhia. Russia deployed hundreds of fighters and 40 units of armored vehicles in this massive attack, but their initial infantry fighting vehicles were destroyed kilometers away from the frontline. The defensive preparations of Ukrainian forces proved effective, derailing the Russian strategy.

    On April 22, the press service of "Artan", a special unit of the Main Intelligence …

  • North Korea supplies Russia with M1991 multiple rocket launchers

    New video evidence has surfaced, confirming that North Korea has provided Russia with 240-mm M1991 multiple rocket launchers. This striking development comes amid reports that North Korea has supplied Russia with approximately 120 such systems. Russian Armed Forces are reportedly utilizing these North Korean M1991 systems in Ukraine. Footage showing Russian military personnel installing anti-drone protection on these North Korean-made launchers emerged online, shared by military journalist Yuri …

  • Chaos takes over: Russian army slips from Kremlin's grasp amid corruption and internal strife

    In a surprising twist, the once-disciplined Russian army appears to be unraveling under its own internal struggles, leaving President Vladimir Putin struggling to maintain control. Reports from within the Russian -segment of Telegram are sounding alarms: Putin is no longer in charge of his own military, with Russian commanders reportedly sabotaging any attempts to establish a cease-fire. The motive is clear: peace spells the end of the war, and simultaneously, the end of the lucrative revenue …

  • Crime surge in Russia: returning soldiers fuel a national crisis

    Russia is starting to pay the price of war, and the worst is yet to come for the Russian Federation when hundreds of thousands of war criminals return home from the front lines.

    The nation is entering a new era of internal turmoil. Official statistics from Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs confirm the worst fears: Putin’s military, partially back from the front, has brought the war home. Violence, terrorism, and serious crimes are reaching historic highs, turning the country into a …

  • Bild: Kremlin crafts strategy to influence Merz

    Russia is reportedly developing a strategy to influence Germany's future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, aiming to steer him towards a more pro-Russian stance. As reported by Bild, the Kremlin plans to remind Merz of his pro-U.S. inclinations, questioning whether he truly wants to position himself between America and Russia.

    A unique aspect of this strategy may involve Merz's American connections. Moscow believes a Republican administration could exert pressure on Germany through Merz’s long- …