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War & Conflict February 27, 2022[ Crimea Front ] Russian Blitz from Melitopol: Enerhodar, Vasylivka braces for battle, Berdans’k encircled, 2 separate forces heading towards Mariupol from the west & north-westWar & Conflict February 27, 2022Mykolaiv still fully under Ukrainian control; braces possible attackGeopolitics February 25, 2022[ CNA ] Singapore and Vietnam sign 5 agreements, MOUs across defence, trade and social sectorsWar & Conflict February 25, 2022Ukraine forces breakthrough Russian lines and takes Bilovods’k in LuganskWar & Conflict February 25, 2022Russia recaptured Antonov Airport (Gostomel) and condor off the west side of KyivWar & Conflict February 25, 2022[ Kyiv Front ] Chernihiv remains in Ukraine controlGeopolitics February 25, 2022[ Civil.ge ] Georgia Won’t Join Russia Sanctions, PM SaysWar & Conflict February 25, 2022Russian forces are sighted in MelitopolGeopolitics February 25, 2022[ National Post ] Turkey cannot stop Russian warships accessing Black Sea, says foreign ministerWar & Conflict February 25, 2022[ Kyiv Front ] Ukraine retakes Antonov Airport, Russia takes VorzelInternal Affairs February 25, 2022Ukrainian president announces general mobilization of all conscripts and reservists within 90 daysWar & Conflict February 25, 2022Ukraine-Russia War Day 1 SITREP – Russia attacking on 5 frontsWar & Conflict February 25, 2022[ Crimea Front ] Mykolaiv is likely to have fallen to the RussianWar & Conflict February 25, 2022[ Suny Front ] Konotop encircled; Okhtyrka repelled Russian offensive twiceGeopolitics February 24, 2022Belarus denied claims that Belarus took part in the attack on UkraineInternal Affairs February 24, 2022Zelenskyy calls on all citizens with military experience to “join the defence of Ukraine”War & Conflict February 24, 2022[ Aerotime ] Ukrainian Su-27 fighter intercepted in RomaniaWar & Conflict February 24, 2022General Staff of Ukraine Armed Forces: Russia did not land in OdessaFinance & Economics February 24, 2022Biden reimposed sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline after lifting it 9 months priorGeopolitics February 24, 2022Putin announces “Special Operation” – multiple Ukrainian cities reported explosionsGeopolitics February 22, 2022Donbas is the final warning from PutinGeopolitics February 15, 2022Russia will not invade Ukraine… unless…Military & Defense February 15, 2022[ CNA ] RSAF to fly F-16 fighter jets for ‘at least’ another decade, following F-35 developments ‘closely’: Air force chiefMilitary & Defense February 12, 2022[ GovCon Wire ] State Department OKs $14B Boeing F-15 Aircraft Sale to IndonesiaMilitary & Defense February 10, 2022Indonesia signs 8.1 billion USD deal to buy 42 Rafale fighter jets from FranceMilitary & Defense January 30, 2022Video of F-35 crashing over South China Sea going viral – Watch it hereMilitary & Defense January 29, 2022[ MEMO ] Israel rejects selling Iron Dome defence system to UAEMilitary & Defense January 29, 2022[ Sputnik ] Russia Offers India to Develop New Tank Based on Armata, Military Agency SaysMilitary & Defense January 29, 2022Philippines signs 369.3 million USD deal with India to buy the BrahMos shore-based anti-ship cruise missilesGeopolitics January 29, 2022[ Express ] Global tensions grow as Chinese rocket scientist defects to the WestGeopolitics January 27, 2022NATO doubled down as the alliance demands Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, Georgia and MoldovaGeopolitics January 26, 2022[ AP ] Russia threatens retaliation if Ukraine demands not metFinance & Economics January 26, 2022Are small and medium states ready to stop terrorists with cryptocurrency?By Asif Muztaba HassanGeopolitics January 26, 2022[ AP ] Indonesia, Singapore sign key defense, extradition treatiesGeopolitics January 26, 2022[ Reuters ] Indonesia, Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreementsInternal Affairs January 25, 2022Military coup in Burkina Faso; Army ousted President, suspended constitution, dissolved government, national assembly and closed border.Internal Affairs January 22, 2022A Case for Increasing Singapore’s Participation in International PeacekeepingBy Ibrahim Conrad AbdullahFinance & Economics January 20, 2022[ Engadget ] Crypto.com loses $34 million in hack that affected 483 accountsMilitary & Defense January 19, 2022Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022 to be held on 18 – 20 May 2022 in SingaporeInternal Affairs January 17, 2022[ The Balochistan Post ] Who is “Baloch Nationalist Army”?—TBP Feature Report

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