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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-west
War & Conflict February 27, 2022Mykolaiv still fully under Ukrainian control; braces possible attack
Geopolitics February 25, 2022[ CNA ] Singapore and Vietnam sign 5 agreements, MOUs across defence, trade and social sectors
War & Conflict February 25, 2022Ukraine forces breakthrough Russian lines and takes Bilovods’k in Lugansk
War & Conflict February 25, 2022Russia recaptured Antonov Airport (Gostomel) and condor off the west side of Kyiv
War & Conflict February 25, 2022[ Kyiv Front ] Chernihiv remains in Ukraine control
Geopolitics February 25, 2022[ Civil.ge ] Georgia Won’t Join Russia Sanctions, PM Says
War & Conflict February 25, 2022Russian forces are sighted in Melitopol
Geopolitics February 25, 2022[ National Post ] Turkey cannot stop Russian warships accessing Black Sea, says foreign minister
War & Conflict February 25, 2022[ Kyiv Front ] Ukraine retakes Antonov Airport, Russia takes Vorzel
Internal Affairs February 25, 2022Ukrainian president announces general mobilization of all conscripts and reservists within 90 days
War & Conflict February 25, 2022Ukraine-Russia War Day 1 SITREP – Russia attacking on 5 fronts
War & Conflict February 25, 2022[ Crimea Front ] Mykolaiv is likely to have fallen to the Russian
War & Conflict February 25, 2022[ Suny Front ] Konotop encircled; Okhtyrka repelled Russian offensive twice
Geopolitics February 24, 2022Belarus denied claims that Belarus took part in the attack on Ukraine
Internal 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 Romania
War & Conflict February 24, 2022General Staff of Ukraine Armed Forces: Russia did not land in Odessa
Finance & Economics February 24, 2022Biden reimposed sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline after lifting it 9 months prior
Geopolitics February 24, 2022Putin announces “Special Operation” – multiple Ukrainian cities reported explosions
Geopolitics February 22, 2022Donbas is the final warning from Putin
Geopolitics 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 chief
Military & Defense February 12, 2022[ GovCon Wire ] State Department OKs $14B Boeing F-15 Aircraft Sale to Indonesia
Military & Defense February 10, 2022Indonesia signs 8.1 billion USD deal to buy 42 Rafale fighter jets from France
Military & Defense January 30, 2022Video of F-35 crashing over South China Sea going viral – Watch it here
Military & Defense January 29, 2022[ MEMO ] Israel rejects selling Iron Dome defence system to UAE
Military & Defense January 29, 2022[ Sputnik ] Russia Offers India to Develop New Tank Based on Armata, Military Agency Says
Military & Defense January 29, 2022Philippines signs 369.3 million USD deal with India to buy the BrahMos shore-based anti-ship cruise missiles
Geopolitics January 29, 2022[ Express ] Global tensions grow as Chinese rocket scientist defects to the West
Geopolitics January 27, 2022NATO doubled down as the alliance demands Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova
Geopolitics January 26, 2022[ AP ] Russia threatens retaliation if Ukraine demands not met
Finance & Economics January 26, 2022Are small and medium states ready to stop terrorists with cryptocurrency?By Asif Muztaba Hassan
Geopolitics January 26, 2022[ AP ] Indonesia, Singapore sign key defense, extradition treaties
Geopolitics January 26, 2022[ Reuters ] Indonesia, Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements
Internal 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 Abdullah
Finance & Economics January 20, 2022[ Engadget ] Crypto.com loses $34 million in hack that affected 483 accounts
Military & Defense January 19, 2022Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022 to be held on 18 – 20 May 2022 in Singapore
Internal Affairs January 17, 2022[ The Balochistan Post ] Who is “Baloch Nationalist Army”?—TBP Feature Report