A simmering political feud in Russia has unexpectedly escalated into a full-blown crisis. The leader of a private military company fighting alongside Russia’s official military forces in Ukraine has declared war against the Russian Ministry of Defense, accusing defense bureaucrats of misleading President Vladimir Putin into a pointless conflict. Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner …
The British military intelligence in London has reported that Russia is training combat dolphins in the annexed Crimea as part of their efforts to counter Ukrainian forces. According to the latest update from U.K. Defence Intelligence on the situation in Ukraine, the Russian Navy has heavily invested in security at their main base in Sevastopol, …
In Moscow, a court has denied an appeal made by Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich against the extension of his pre-trial detention. Russian state news agencies reported that Gershkovich will remain in the notorious Lefortovo prison until August 30. Gershkovich, who strongly denies the espionage charges brought against him, could potentially face up to …
European officials are currently exploring options to utilize Russian assets in order to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine, according to a senior official. The European Union has confirmed the existence of over 200 billion euros ($215.5 billion) in frozen assets belonging to the Russian central bank, as well as an additional 20 billion euros in …
Russia and Ukraine are currently experiencing high casualties in their ongoing military conflict. British officials have reported that Ukraine is launching a counteroffensive to dislodge the Kremlin’s forces from occupied areas, resulting in increased casualties. According to British intelligence, the most intense fighting is taking place in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk provinces, with Ukraine making small …
For the last twenty years, Paolo Pellegrin has been covering some of the most dangerous conflict zones around the world, including Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. As he sets off on his missions, Pellegrin finds himself battling with mundane concerns such as leaving the lights on or the oven unattended. However, his thoughts quickly turn …
Hundreds of thousands of people in Ukraine could lose access to drinking water after a major dam was attacked and effectively destroyed in a Russian-controlled region of southern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The sheer magnitude of the catastrophe is becoming clear as water continues to cascade through the breached wall of the collapsed Nova …