Zelenskyy Vows to End Russia’s Invasion in 2025 Amid Ongoing Struggles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to continue the fight against Russia in 2025, vowing that his country will do everything in its power to end the nearly three-year-long invasion. In a national address delivered just before midnight on December…
Russia Rejects Trump Team’s Peace Proposal for Ukraine
Russia has firmly rejected the peace proposal reportedly being considered by former President Donald Trump’s team to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposal, which suggests suspending hostilities along the…
Endgame in Ukraine: Could 2025 Mark the End of the War?
As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin declared at his end-of-year news conference in December, the situation on the frontlines of the Ukraine war is shifting rapidly. “There is movement along the entire front line. Every day,” Putin said, describing the ongoing…
Nuclear Deterrence and the West’s Growing Engagement in Ukraine Conflict
Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, recently underscored the pivotal role Russia’s nuclear arsenal plays in preventing direct military confrontation between the Western powers and Moscow. Speaking at a defence summit in the Czech Republic on November…
Russian Forces Capture Abrams Tank Near Pokrovsk: The Rapid Decline of U.S.-Supplied Tanks in Ukraine
Russian forces have captured a U.S.-supplied M1A1 Abrams tank near Pokrovsk in the contested Donetsk region, marking a significant blow to the already limited number of these tanks in Ukrainian service. This capture adds to a series of setbacks for…
Why North Korean Pilots Are Deploying to Russia: A Strategic Shift for Pyongyang’s Air Force
In September, South Korean sources reported the deployment of North Korean combat aviation pilots to Vladivostok, Russia, followed by the arrival of ground troops and special forces in October. This move has sparked widespread speculation about its implications for both…
How North Korean Artillery Supplies Strengthened Russia’s War Effort
North Korea’s significant role in supplying artillery to Russia has come into sharp focus, revealing the crucial impact these shipments have had on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Estimates show that Pyongyang has provided nearly 6 million rounds of artillery…
Ukraine’s Pivotal Moment: Biden’s Decision and the Future of the War
Ukrainian leaders are once again grappling with a critical decision looming across the ocean in Washington, one that could determine their nation’s future as much as any battle fought on the front lines. In recent conversations with them, a mix…
A Game-Changer for Iran: Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Poised for Delivery to the Revolutionary Guard Corps?
As Russia strengthens its ties with Iran across multiple domains, particularly in defense, a new speculation has surfaced: Iran may soon acquire Russian attack helicopters, potentially the Mi-28, to modernize its aging rotary-wing fleet. This move comes after the announcement…
The Evolution of the S-300PMU Series: How Russia Revolutionized Air Defence from the 1990s
The S-300 has solidified its place as one of the most iconic and widely deployed air defence systems in the world. With a significant operational history spanning from the Soviet era to the modern-day Russian Armed Forces, the S-300 family…
Russia’s Cephalopod Underwater Drone: A New Weapon to Target America’s Nuclear Submarines
While the Russian Navy’s surface fleet continues to rely on legacy Soviet-era warships, such as the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, Kirov and Slava Class cruisers, and Sovremenny and Udaloy Class destroyers, the service has shifted a significant focus towards modernizing its…
Defending the Skies for Four Decades: Evolution of Russia’s S-300 Air Defence System – Part Four: The S-300V
The S-300V, the third member of the S-300 air defense family, represents a legacy of innovation and remains relevant today through continuous upgrades and advancements. Entering service in 1984, the S-300V was a groundbreaking platform designed to counter a wide…