The lengthy closure of the Kaliningrad airport as a result of a plan accident highlights the complete lack in Moscow of a plan to ensure the energy, transportation, and information security of that Russian exclave.
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Reports Detail Russia’s Drone Operations In Ukraine
The presence of Russian military drones in eastern Ukraine is clear proof of Russia’s direct involvement in the war.
Putin Is Not Withdrawing From Syria, He’s Just Getting Started
Russia appears to be gearing up for the next chapter of the Syria war, but the media is reporting that they’re withdrawing
Russia Says NATO Jet Flew ‘Dangerously Close’ to Passenger Plane; NATO, Airline Deny Claims
Russia claims a NATO jet flew ‘dangerously close’ to a Russian passenger plane, but both NATO and the Russian airline deny the claim.
Putin Will Never Agree to The Deal Thomas Graham Suggests He Wants, Portnikov Says
Vladimir Putin has no interest in the deal Thomas Graham suggests he now wants, Vitaly Portnikov says; and consequently, if Washington pursues the course the former US diplomat and current Kissinger Associate advisor proposes, it will only embarrass itself.
Reports 3 Russian Paratroopers Killed in Syria; Members of Unit Previously Deployed In Ukraine
Russian war bloggers at the Conflict Intelligence Team (@citeam.org) have discovered a social media report describing the deaths in combat of three Russian paratroopers in Syria.
US Intelligence to Testify on Russian Hacking; Moldova, Transnistria Leaders Meet for First Time in 8 Years
US intelligence officials are to testify on claims of Russian hacking amid skepticism. Moldovan and Transnistria leaders meet for the first time in 8 years.
Don’t Forget The 4,000,000 Ukrainians Living Through Russia’s War In The Donbass
Winter nights in Donbass are cold, and bitter. Snow on the front lines turns to mud, making movement a chore or, when deadly combat breaks out, a chaotic mad dash. It has been nearly three years since conflict swept through Ukraine’s east, and after numerous failed political agreements, the war continues to rage. But further […]
One Ukrainian Soldier Wounded As Shelling Continues Around Svetlodarsk
Russia-backed forces reportedly used heavy 152 mm artillery for the first time yes year.
Russian Citizens Detained Among Suspects in Istanbul Attack; 4 Detained for Picketing About Missing Prisoner
Four activists were detained for picketing in support of missing political prisoner Ildar