Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Congressman McCaul warns U.S. against complacency amid Russia-Ukraine war

    Republican Congressman Michael McCaul stressed that the United States cannot afford to let Russia win the ongoing war in Ukraone. The outcome of this conflict, according to McCaul, who leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will invariably shape future events in Europe and around the world. 

    Speaking during a panel discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, McCaul emphasized that China's eyes are keenly fixated on Moscow's maneuvers.

    A perceived weakness in Washington could …

  • Serbian President Vucic warns against underestimating Putin's nuclear intentions

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic trusts Russian president Vladimir Putin's intent to use nuclear weapons, dismissing those who believe otherwise as "crazy." According to the Serbian news outlet Novosti, Vucic emphasized that Putin isn't bluffing about his nuclear capabilities.

    "You either don't know him or are crazy," Vucic stated regarding those who doubt the Russian leader's willingness to respond with all types of weaponry if Western long-range missiles strike Russian soil. The Serbian …

  • Sweden to invest in mass production of Ukrainian long-range missiles and drones following Danish model

    Sweden has announced plans to finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones, inspired by a "Danish model," according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. During a working visit to Sweden, Umerov revealed that this agreement was solidified with his counterpart and friend, Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson. "This is another step towards strengthening Ukraine's defense capability and showcases the trust our partners have in our military-industrial potential," Umerov stated. …

  • Live mic mishap: Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Zakharova unwittingly reveals censorship directives

    The Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson received a phone call during a live briefing. Maria Zakharova failed to step away from the microphones, allowing journalists to hear the conversation.

    Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, inadvertently showcased how she receives instructions for censorship "from above." This incident was captured during a live-stream of her briefing on the social media platform X.

    During the press conference, the spokesperson …

  • Ukrainian Forces launch counterattacks against advancing Russian troops in Kurakhove

    Geolocated footage from November 19th and 20th shows Russian army pressing southwards from Solntsivka and eastwards from Berestkove. In Kurakhove, advancements were noted along Franco Street and around the railway bridge area, according the Institute for the Study of War.

    Russian war channels report Russian forces capturing Novaya Ilinka, with the 5th Motor Brigade units advancing into Kurakhove. Russian war correspondents indicate that Russian forces carry out recon operations near high-rise …

  • Russia strikes Ukraine with intercontinental ballistic missile

    In a significant escalation, Russia has reportedly struck Ukraine with an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces targeted industrial facilities and critical infrastructure in Dnipro using an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the Astrakhan region and an aeroballistic "Kinzhal" missile from airspace over the Tambov region.

    Local authorities have confirmed explosions and damage in the regional capital. Russians …

  • Russia expands construction at five solid-fuel rocket facilities

    Russia is ramping up construction at five sites dedicated to the production of solid-fuel rocket engines, according to recent satellite images. These photos may signal Kremlin's plans to significantly boost its missile production, reports the news outlet Agentstvo.

    Fabian Hinz, a researcher at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), examined the production sites through satellite imagery where the Soviet Union once manufactured solid-fuel rocket engines. These sites are …

  • Traces of banned tear gas found in Ukraine combat zone, OPCW reports

    Experts from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have found traces of tear gas in samples taken from trenches in the combat zone in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

    Traces of the gas, known as CS (chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile or "Lilac" gas), which is banned for use in warfare, were detected in all three samples obtained near the village of Ilyinka and provided by the Ukrainian side. The samples included both a grenade found in the trench and the soil, according to …

  • Japan intensifies sanctions on Russia and unveils new aid package for Ukraine

    In a significant diplomatic move, Japan has announced a ramp-up of sanctions against Russia and unveiled a fresh assistance package for Ukraine. This move marks a continuation of Japan’s staunch support for Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. As Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha in Kyiv, they discussed tightening sanctions on Russia. “We have agreed to increase the sanctions pressure on the aggressor state. Since the invasion …

  • Unyielding waves: Russian forces reinforce frontlines amid heavy losses on Kupyansk front

    In a recent broadcast on Espreso.TV, Major Nadezhda Zamryha, the head of communications for the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great, reported that the Russian armed forces are continuously reinforcing their frontline positions with new reserves. According to Zamryha, despite the massive casualties suffered by Russian troops on the battlefield, they still have a steady pool of personnel to draw from.

    "The enemy is persistently bringing in reinforcements to the …