Russia
Russia’s Defence Spending At Highest Level On Record
The Kremlin’s new budget for 2025 is a blueprint for war, with plans to increase military expenditure to its highest level since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Kremlin’s Secret Drones Project
Russia has established a weapons programme in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones, or uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), for use in the war against Ukraine.
Russian Conscription Rising Since Invasion Of Ukraine
President Putin orders the conscription of 133,000 new servicemen in Russia’s autumn draft, taking the 2024 total to 283,000 – up by 11% from 2022.
Europeans Skeptical Ukraine Will Win War, Polling Shows
According to a new poll, while the majority of Ukrainians believe Kyiv will prevail in its war with Russia, most Europeans see a negotiated peace as the most likely outcome.
NATO Allies Supercharge Defense As War Intensifies
Nations hit defense spending targets from 6 in 2021 to 23 in 2024.
Confidence Deficit: Will It Derail The President's Reelection Bid?
Biden fails on all key issues
Georgia 2024 Avoids Becoming Ukraine 2014
Most parliamentarians in Tbilisi did not want a replay of Kyiv in their country.
Russia Preparing For Possible New Offensive In Ukraine
Russian troops are reportedly gathering near Ukraine’s northeastern border in a sign of a possible new offensive aiming to expand Moscow’s foothold in the region.
Putin's Peace Offer – Strategic PR Or Genuine Diplomacy?
Decoding Putin's proposal amid shifting battlefield dynamics and diplomatic moves.
The West's Financial Engineering Is Turning Downright Dangerous
The 'As Long as It Takes' war