Ukraine blocked two routes into Kostiantynivka. Russia’s trying a third

(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||;w[q].push([“_mgc.load”])})(window,”_mgq”); Ukrainian defenses in Kostiantynivka held as reported Russian infiltrators were apparently defeated last week But the visible fighting southwest of the city may be a sideshow Analysts warn Russian reconnaissance groups... Read more »

Why Russia attacks Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) issued a statement on January 12 directed against Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The authors of the statement went far beyond the official rhetoric traditionally characteristic of intelligence... Read more »

Day 1,420: Ukraine retakes Kupyansk

The U.S. accused Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” in fighting as it tries to advance peace negotiations. The Khartia unit raises the Ukrainian flag in the center of Kupyansk. Russia... Read more »

Why Ukraine’s Experience Is Ahead of NATO Doctrines

The most effective weapon in modern warfare doesn’t shoot. It changes what you consider to be true, your perception of reality. Today there is another front – without trenches and maps. It... Read more »

What English translations miss about Bulgakov — and why it matters in Ukraine

Twentieth-century author Mikhail Bulgakov is seen in 1928. (Wikimedia) Twentieth-century author Mikhail Bulgakov is celebrated worldwide for his satirical genius and his defiance of Soviet power, most famously through works like “The... Read more »

‘We’re getting to the fun’ — Minerals deal to see first investments in 3-6 months

Ukrainian companies have submitted the first projects to the minerals deal fund, with initial investments expected to arrive in the next three to six months, said panelists at Ukraine House Davos’ “Partners... Read more »

Day 1,426: at Davos, EU leaders to discuss with Trump Greenland instead of Ukraine, FT says

The Khartia unit maintains control of central Kupyansk, the city’s council building, the National Guard’s commander says. The Kremlin is using Medvedchuk to justify Russia’s rejection of peace efforts, ISW says. At... Read more »

Ukraine Racks Up Big Shootdown Score vs. Latest Russian Mass Missile/Drone Strikes

Ukraine’s military overnight on Monday-Tuesday shot down or disabled hundreds of incoming Russian missiles and drones in a distinct air defense victory, with recent European-financed deliveries of high-tech interceptor missiles playing a... Read more »

The alliance Russia fears isn’t NATO. It’s a coalition that will actually fight.

(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||;w[q].push([“_mgc.load”])})(window,”_mgq”); Russia has lost an estimated 1,200,000 casualties since February 2022. It is struggling for meters against a country with a fraction of NATO’s GDP. Its best tanks are burning in Ukrainian... Read more »

SBU exposes 8 more hostile agitators, including court official and repeat offender who hid in a basement for 4 years

The State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has collected evidence on eight more pro-Kremlin agitators who supported the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and the war crimes of the occupiers, the... Read more »