Key Points – The post-Cold War expansion of NATO to Russia’s borders, without seriously considering Russia’s inclusion or its security concerns, is presented as...
Key Points – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s definition of victory in Ukraine has significantly downscaled since the 2022 invasion, from initial ambitions of regime...
Key Points – European NATO members, facing President Trump’s intensified demand for defense spending to reach 5% of GDP, are reportedly exploring a “creative...
Key Points – Despite Russia’s continued aggression, including recent massive missile and drone attacks (May 23-24), its offensive in Ukraine has largely stalled, incurring...
Key Points – Deposing Russian President Vladimir Putin is exceptionally difficult due to the vast Federal Protective Service (FSO), a 50,000+ strong security apparatus...
Are Ukraine’s Priorities Shifting? – If the words of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the former commander of Ukraine’s armed forces and now ambassador to the UK,...
Key Points and Summary – Despite over 16,500 Western sanctions imposed since 2022, Russia’s economy has adapted to sustain its war effort in Ukraine....
Key Points – In 2023, Vyacheslav Kovalskiy, a 58-year-old Ukrainian civilian-turned-sniper, set a new world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill at 2.36...
Key Points – Assessments of Russia’s air power losses in Ukraine vary significantly. US European Command chief General Christopher Cavoli stated that Russia’s air...