Challenging Russia’s naval superiority has helped create more favourable conditions for Ukrainian grain exports and other shipments from the country’s Black Sea ports. Moscow officials have not addressed most of Ukraine’s claims, but previous navy losses have been confirmed by Russian military
A small town in the Arctic is preparing for war with Putin. Ivalo in Finland is just 20 miles of forest from the Russian border. The military base near the town has been called NATO’s “Arctic Sparta”. It is the closest that
In the heart of eastern Europe, Moldova finds itself embroiled in a geopolitical tug-of-war that threatens to reignite long-standing tensions. The recent decision by Moldova to join the EU’s sanctions against Russia has escalated the conflict, drawing sharp rebuke from Moscow and
Russia has “waged war” with NATO by allegedly attacking US diplomats with sonic weaponry to cause health issues. The Insider, Der Spiegel and CBS’s 60 Minutes carried out a joint investigation that linked a mystery illness called ‘Havana Syndrome’ to Russian intelligence. Affected
Russian forces have inadvertently bombed their own region, escalating concerns over military oversight and competence. On March 31, the Russian Air Force mistakenly discharged two FAB-500 air bombs in Belgorod Oblast, marking the 16th such incident in just two weeks. Reports indicate
“The necessary condition for the end of this war is of course the change of the political regime and in particular the departure of Mr Putin.” Despite sanctions, Russia’s economy grew by 3.6 percent in 2023, according to data from Russia’s federal
People have complained they “can’t breathe” after a mysterious smell started emanating from two nations. Emergency services in Helsinki, Finland, said on Sunday that locals have reported an unusual odour emanating from the area and Russia, with some people complaining online. The
A security officer for Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus’s leader, has died under suspicious circumstances. The incident, believed to be linked to poisoning, has raised concerns about security and potential foul play. Telegram channel ‘Kremlin snuff box’ revealed the news in an ominous message,
Poland, Germany and the Netherlands have taken concrete steps together to boost defence against the Russian threat. As it was announced last month, these three NATO and EU member states have joined forces by entering the so-called “military Schengen” agreement, a European
Despite this, the Russian President has also recently dismissed fears that Russia would attack NATO countries as “drivel”. According to Lt Col Paasikivi, these threats and warnings from Putin are all part of the Kremlin’s narrative that the West is the aggressor