The independent Russian outlet Verstka found that in 2023, at least 190 criminal cases were launched against Wagner Group mercenaries who had been pardoned in exchange for fighting in Ukraine. Just this week, a former mercenary who had been pardoned was arrested
Russia has raised fears it may plan a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space just months after it reportedly obtained anti-satellite weapons. The country’s ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, vetoed on April 24 a resolution sponsored by the US
World War 3 fears have exploded after a close ally of Vladimir Putin chillingly warned Russia is aiming to destroy the NATO military alliance by 2030. Russian General Apti Alaudinov, a key figure leading Chechen forces in the conflict in Ukraine, was recently appointed as deputy at
A U.S.-led resolution that would prevent using nuclear weapons in outer space received dozens of co-sponsors, but Russia vetoed the measure amid reports it has deployed a weapon that can destroy satellites. “The detonation of a nuclear weapon in space would destroy
It comes after Ukraine for the first time began using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the US, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday. Long sought by
Russia is facing a major social problem, which could threaten its identity and existence, according to a former senior British army officer. Colonel Tim Collins had a distinguished military career, which included active service in Iraq in 2003. He is perhaps best
Ukraine faces challenges that are “almost insurmountable” in the face of a growing military initiative from Russia, according to a retired British Army officer. And, amid uncertainties created by the potential election as president of the US in around months time of
Russia has arrested Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov on charges of organised corruption today, marking the highest-profile case since the start of the country’s full-scale conflict with Ukraine. A statement released by Russia’s Investigative Committee on Wednesday cited a statute related to
Russian forces have reportedly managed to take control of a strategic town in eastern Ukraine as the Kremlin appears to be pushing to make important gains before the billions in military aid approved by the US can reach the Ukrainian frontline. Footage
Estonia, one of the Baltic states, has raised alarm bells in recent months about a perceived increased hostility from the Kremlin, as the war between Ukraine and Russia continues to rage. The outgoing head of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF), General Martin