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Swedish soldiers with the Wartofta Tank Company, Skaraborg Regiment in a Stridsvagn 122 main battle tank conduct the defensive operations lane during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge, June 7, 2018. U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 - 8, 2018. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

Ukraine War

NATO Needs Ukraine More Than Ukraine Needs NATO

Fresh off a week on Ukraine's front lines, analyst Michael Rubin makes a provocative case ahead of the NATO summit: the alliance now needs...

Michael RubinJuly 3, 2026

Putin Is Speaking Image from Russian Federation Government End of 2024

Ukraine War

“Moscow Will Fall”: Ukraine’s Drone Commander Taunted Russia After Knocking Out 13 Power Stations and Torching a Refinery 500 Miles Deep

Ukraine is methodically switching off occupied Crimea. In 48 hours, its drones knocked out 13 power stations across Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk, part of...

Steve BalestrieriJuly 3, 2026

Putin 2021 Photo on Airplane Image Credit Russian Federation

Ukraine War

For the First Time Since 2023, Russia Is Losing Ground in Ukraine — and Putin’s War Chest Is Burning Behind Him

The map is finally moving against Putin. For the first time since 2023, Russia's share of occupied Ukraine is shrinking — a small shift,...

Caleb LarsonJuly 3, 2026

Ukraine War

Everyone Says Russia’s Losses Mean Putin Is Losing — a Professor Just Explained Why That May Be the West’s Most Dangerous Mistake

The numbers say Russia is failing: 1.4 million casualties, advances measured in meters, losses outpacing recruitment. But this analysis argues the West is making...

Andrew LathamJuly 2, 2026

Putin In a Meeting Last Year in 2025 Creative Commons Image

Ukraine War

Ukraine Just Struck a Refinery 800 Miles Inside Russia — Proof Its Homemade Missiles Can Now Reach Almost Anywhere Putin Hides

Ukraine spent years begging the West for long-range missiles. Now it builds millions of its own — and overnight it struck an oil refinery...

Jack BuckbyJuly 2, 2026

Ukraine War

Putin Knows He’s Losing — and Analysts Say His Own Survival Now Depends on the One Move He’s Most Afraid to Make

Putin knows he's losing, this analysis argues — and his options are narrowing to two. Russia bleeds 30,000+ soldiers a month against 27,000 recruits,...

Steve BalestrieriJuly 2, 2026

Ukraine War

Russia’s Losses in Ukraine Just Passed the Battle of Stalingrad — the Bloodiest Fight of World War II

The comparison is staggering: Russia's casualties in Ukraine now exceed the Battle of Stalingrad — the bloodiest fight of World War II. A new...

Steve BalestrieriJuly 2, 2026

Putin in Hanoi 2024 Image by Russian Government

Ukraine War

The Betting Markets Just Moved on Putin’s Downfall — and Some Suspect the Big Money Knows Something the Public Doesn’t

Someone just moved the market on Putin's downfall. A newly created Polymarket account placed bets large enough to shift the odds that he leaves...

Jack BuckbyJuly 2, 2026

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment engaged targets with the Carl Gustaf 84mm weapon system in Grafenwoehr, Germany September 8, 2018 during Saber Junction 18. Exercise Saber Junction 18 is a U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allies and partner nations.

Ukraine War

A Mystery Bettor With a Ukrainian Flag Just Wagered $400,000 That Putin Falls This Year — the Payout if He’s Right: $2.5 Million

An anonymous Polymarket user — nicknamed "ZnotluvuiSamez," flying a Ukrainian flag avatar — has bet $409,000 that Putin will be out of power by...

Brent M. EastwoodJuly 2, 2026

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Ukraine War

NATO Needs Ukraine More Than Ukraine Needs NATO

Ukraine War

“Moscow Will Fall”: Ukraine’s Drone Commander Taunted Russia After Knocking Out 13 Power Stations and Torching a Refinery 500 Miles Deep

Ukraine War

For the First Time Since 2023, Russia Is Losing Ground in Ukraine — and Putin’s War Chest Is Burning Behind Him

Ukraine War

Everyone Says Russia’s Losses Mean Putin Is Losing — a Professor Just Explained Why That May Be the West’s Most Dangerous Mistake

Ukraine War

Ukraine Just Struck a Refinery 800 Miles Inside Russia — Proof Its Homemade Missiles Can Now Reach Almost Anywhere Putin Hides

Ukraine War

Putin Knows He’s Losing — and Analysts Say His Own Survival Now Depends on the One Move He’s Most Afraid to Make

Ukraine War

Russia’s Losses in Ukraine Just Passed the Battle of Stalingrad — the Bloodiest Fight of World War II

Ukraine War

The Betting Markets Just Moved on Putin’s Downfall — and Some Suspect the Big Money Knows Something the Public Doesn’t

Ukraine War

A Mystery Bettor With a Ukrainian Flag Just Wagered $400,000 That Putin Falls This Year — the Payout if He’s Right: $2.5 Million

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