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defense14 days ago•26 min saved

Putin Eyes Oligarch Cash as War Pressure Grows, Hinting at Asset Nationalization

ISW reports Putin privately pressed Russia’s top businessmen to fund the state to stabilize finances for continuing the war, with hints of asset nationalization; Kremlin officials deny a direct fundraising request and say it was a personal decision, while attendees felt a sense of duty. Separately, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defense cooperation pact; Ukrainian strikes hit Russian oil infrastructure near the Baltic Sea; Latvia warned of Russian cognitive warfare against the Baltic states. On the battlefield, no confirmed ground advances were reported on March 27, as Russia and Ukraine continued long-range strikes and Russia conducted a large drone campaign (about 102 drones launched, roughly 93 downed).

via Institute for the Study of War|

#defense #nationalization #oligarchs

world15 days ago•2 min saved

Putin Seeks Oligarch Donations to Shore Up Russia’s War Budget

President Vladimir Putin reportedly asked Russia’s oligarchs to donate to the defence budget to sustain the Ukraine invasion, with at least two businessmen indicating willingness to contribute; Moscow’s defence spending has risen and authorities are weighing windfall taxes as sanctions bite, while Zelenskyy says US security guarantees hinge on Kyiv ceding Donbas.

via The Guardian|

#defence-budget #donbas #oligarchs

world17 days ago•59 min saved

Kim and Lukashenko tighten Kremlin-aligned ties in Pyongyang

North Korea's Kim Jong Un greeted Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang with a lavish ceremony to deepen ties between two Kremlin-aligned allies of Vladimir Putin; the leaders plan to sign a friendship and cooperation pact and discuss modest trade growth, as Belarus and North Korea continue to weather sanctions amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

via Reuters|

#belarus #diplomacyforeign-policy #north-korea

world19 days ago•23 min saved

Drones Rewrite Zaporizhzhia's Frontline

In the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian drone crews fly Leleka reconnaissance planes and Shark fixed-wing systems from dugouts to watch, track, and guide strikes, turning live feeds into real-time battlefield decisions as distance and timing become critical. Drones feed artillery and other units within minutes, yet the operation is hampered by a manpower shortage— plenty of machines but not enough trained operators. Russians adapt by moving in small groups and exploiting weather and electronic-warfare countermeasures to stay unseen between drone cycles. The piece follows drone specialists with backgrounds in journalism and IT, illustrating how this “war of drones” blends cutting-edge technology with human endurance. The war is far from over, with Ukraine needing to stay ahead technologically and strategically as it endures and adapts.

via Kyiv Post|

#drones #manpower #reconnaissance

world22 days ago•12 min saved

Ukraine's Drone Battlefield Leaves Critically Wounded with Slim Survival Odds

On Ukraine’s drone-dominated front lines, medics say critically wounded soldiers often do not survive long enough to reach care, as Russian drones track and strike evacuation routes; while unmanned ground vehicles offer a last-ditch option to move casualties, many units still lack them, and logistics, weather, and equipment shortages continually hamper attempts to save the wounded.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#drones #evacuation #medics

world23 days ago•6 min saved

Europe accelerates counter-drone tech as Iran war exposes U.S. lag

The Iran conflict has underscored how cheap drones threaten people and critical infrastructure, revealing slow adaptation by the U.S. and some allies; Europe, led by Poland, is rushing to deploy robust anti-drone capabilities—based on radar, sensors, and interceptor drones (the SAN system)—with lessons from Ukraine shaping fast deployment and force-design discussions in NATO as officials stress the need to move beyond experimentation to effective defense.

via CBS News|

#counter-drone-systems #drone-warfare #nato

entertainment25 days ago•15 min saved

Anti-War Teacher Doc Tops Oscars as Best Documentary Feature

The documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin, about a teacher who opposed the Ukraine war, wins the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2026 Oscars in Los Angeles.

via AP News|

#anti-war #documentary #education

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Putin Could Profit From Oil Surge as Iran Conflict Roils the Middle East

Rising oil prices amid the Iran crisis could boost Russia's revenue and military spending, as Western attention shifts away from Ukraine; the ultimate benefit depends on how long the conflict lasts and how sanctions and markets respond.

via NBC News|

#iran #oil-prices #putin

world1 month ago•266 min saved

Russia Sees Early Windfall From Iran War

As the Iran conflict roils markets, Russia is cast by analysts as an early beneficiary—potentially boosting energy revenues and global leverage through higher oil prices, a distraction from the Ukraine war, and Moscow’s friendly tilt toward Tehran. The U.S. has signaled temporary relief for Russian oil by waiving a tariff for oil already in transit, which could help Moscow capitalize on a tightened global supply. The upheaval could also indirectly affect Ukraine’s defense and regional dynamics, including intelligence-sharing notes with Iran and broader Gulf alignments.

via AOL.com|

#iran #oil-prices #putin

world1 month ago•14 min saved

Europe's Iran-Gaza stance fuels domestic political upheaval

Anatol Lieven argues that European leaders' support for the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and their acquiescence to Israel’s Gaza actions undermine Europe’s global influence and democratic legitimacy, while intensifying internal polarization: center-left collapse, rising far-left and far-right blocs, and shifting Muslim minority and white working-class voters toward more extreme positions, risking social peace and democratic stability amid immigration and economic strains.

via Responsible Statecraft|

#european-union #iran-war #russia

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Ghana cites 55 nationals killed in Ukraine war and vows to crack down on recruitment networks

Ghana’s foreign minister says at least 55 Ghanaians have died in the Russia-Ukraine war, with about 272 believed lured into the conflict since 2022 and two more currently prisoners of war. He highlighted Africa-wide recruitment of fighters for Russia and pledged to dismantle illegal recruitment networks and launch public-awareness campaigns to prevent youths from being drawn in, while calling for humane treatment of detainees.

via BBC|

#foreignaffairs #ghana #prisonersofwar

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Pokrovsk Captured, but Moscow’s Donetsk Push Stalls

ISW says Russia appears to have seized Pokrovsk after nearly two years of fighting, but gains beyond the town are limited and do not yet signal a broader breakthrough in Donetsk Oblast; Ukrainian forces have not been seen in Pokrovsk since late January 2026, and nearby Fortress Belt positions remain out of reach.

via Euromaidan Press|

#donetsk-oblast #fortress-belt #institute-for-the-study-of-war

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Europe Stands Behind Ukraine as War Enters Its Fifth Year, Polls Show Mixed Public Mood

European leaders reaffirm unwavering backing for Ukraine as the war enters its fifth year, with visits to Kyiv from EU chiefs and vows of continued support. At the same time, public opinion across several countries reveals a nuanced picture: France shows waning enthusiasm for arms deliveries (47% support, 39% oppose), and a split on a peacekeeping role though a majority backs negotiations with Putin. In Spain, most respondents doubt a swift Ukrainian recovery yet about 75% want Europe to maintain military aid; Portugal shows significant readiness for NATO-linked troop involvement, while Germany indicates a majority favor more aid but with a notable minority against continued support. Overall, leaders stress solidarity while publics weigh the trade-offs of military assistance, negotiations, and potential concessions.

via Euronews.com|

#eu-leaders #europe #public-opinion

world1 month ago•16 min saved

Drones and Satellites Redefine Warfare: Ukraine as the Turning Point

Analyst Anatol Lieven argues that four years of the Ukraine war have produced the most significant shift in military tactics since WWII, driven by drone swarms, satellite reconnaissance, and a new dynamic that favors defense over massed offense. The battlefield now features small, decentralized units and highly contested zones where traditional tanks and aircraft struggle, prompting a critique of military‑industrial incentives toward pricey platforms and a call for Western militaries to embrace affordable, drone‑enabled warfare—lessons with implications for conflicts like Taiwan and broader geopolitics.

via Responsible Statecraft|

#drones #russia #ukraine

world1 month ago•29 min saved

Putin’s Grip Depends on War

An UnHerd opinion piece argues that Vladimir Putin cannot sustain his rule without ongoing war, portraying the invasion as a tool to shore up a gerontocratic regime while wrecking Ukraine and harming Russian society. It says the conflict sacrifices young men, fuels state propaganda, and contributes to cultural stagnation, with Russia’s cultural life described as having slipped into a coma, all within the wider geopolitics of Europe, NATO, and energy politics.

via UnHerd|

#culture #propaganda #putin