Posts Tagged ‘Russia’
Day 1000 Special: A Retrospection; Strategic Analysis
As the Ukraine war crosses its 1,000th day, we reflect on its enduring impact, the evolving battlefield dynamics, and the broader strategic implications. The war has not only reshaped Ukraine’s landscape but has also influenced global geopolitics, testing the resolve of nations and the resilience of those involved. The Geopolitical Chessboard: Causes and Impacts The…
Read MoreAustria’s Bold Stance on Russian Gas: A New Chapter in Energy Politics
The Austrian utility company OMV announced that it would no longer pay for gas supplied by Gazprom, the Russian state-controlled gas giant. This decision came in light of a €230 million arbitration award granted to OMV by the International Chamber of Commerce due to irregular gas supplies from Gazprom. Background of the Dispute The tensions…
Read MoreFrontline Changes Report – Day 967-968 (17-18 October 2024)
Russian forces tried a blitz attack towards Viktorovka, which AGAIN, a armored carrier bumped into a Ukrainian tank which killed it at point blank range. But the attack points to the high possibility that the Russian forces had captured the area north of Novoivanovka. The attack towards Viktorovka, coupled with the attack on Malaya Loknya…
Read MoreUkraine War SITREP – Day 961, 11 October 2024
Russian forces had conquered Ostrivske, which is the final settlement Russia need to take before the road to Kurakhove is open. Confirmation of the capture comes from geolocation, as it’s a small settlement, capture if certain. Kurakhove is the regional HQ for the Ukrainian forces in the south Donetsk frontlines; and it is heavily fortified…
Read MoreUkraine War Frontline Changes Report – Day 956 (6 October 2024)
Ukrainian forces expanded foothold by capturing the region between Novy Put and Medvezhe (around Obod). Glushkovo Sector, Kursk Front – Russian forces finally made advances within the Kursk Front, with capture western part of Liubimovka and part of the forest west of Liubimovka. Geolocation south of Kalinov invalidated Ukrainian claim of capture of Kalinov, signals…
Read MoreRUSSO-MALIAN COOPERATION: WITHOUT LIMITS!!
The Soviet Era (1960-1991) Relations between Mali and the Soviet Union began shortly after Mali’s independence in 1960. President Modibo Keïta, who led the country from 1960 to 1968, established close ties with the Soviet bloc, seeking economic and military support to develop Mali. The USSR became a key player by providing technical assistance, infrastructure,…
Read MoreUkraine War Frontline Changes Report – Day 925 (5 Sept 2024)
DPA assessed that the northern most extent of the Ukrainian front had already been retaken by the Russian, through the combination of the severe lack of reporting and geolocation of any Ukrainian troops in the area, as well as taking into consideration of the Russian perspective of what is the frontline is likely to be…
Read MoreUkraine War Frontline Changes Report – 18 August 2024 (Day 907)
Ukrainian forces has begun the operation to pincer the entire Glushkovo region from two sides, with the Ukrainian entering Kursk oblast from a new border incursion, allegedly capturing the border village of Otruba. On the current “western sector”, Ukrainian sources claim the capture of Apanasovka and Snagost with fighting already reported at Komarovka. Kursk Front…
Read More[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day 804 (7/5): UKRAINE ended Russian breakout phase; RF restart ops at Orikhiv
Lack of progress over the Orthodox Easter and Russian President’s inauguration day effectively marks the end of the Russian break out at the Avdiivka Front. Ukrainian forces likely to have successfully reorganized it’s defenses and had slowed Russian progress back to a crawl. Russian forces on the other hand restarted offensive operations over at the…
Read MoreUkraine War Frontline Changes Report – Day 799 (2 May 2024)
KUPYANSK FRONT Russian forces expanded control over Kyslivka slightly, signifying possible strong resistance by the Ukrainian forces on the western part of Kyslivka Russian forces finally entered Kotlyarivka from the north from Kyslivka. Russian assault operations on Kotlyarivka are done concurrently with attacks all around the salient south of the settlement. AVDIIVKA FRONT Russian forces…
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