Ukrainian intelligence units reportedly struck a refinery in Saratov, Russia. The Saratov Refinery, part of Rosneft’s infrastructure, processes about 7.2 million tons of oil. On the night of November 8, drones from Ukraine’s intelligence agency allegedly targeted the plant, leaving the Russian oil industry potentially losing a significant capability.

Despite these claims, Russian authorities dismissed any direct hit, attributing the incident to a fire caused by debris. They stated that this …

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has floated the idea of awarding Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, raising eyebrows on the international stage. Back in 2020, former U.S. President Donald Trump was nominated for the Nobel Prize for his efforts to mediate conflicts involving Israel and Palestinian territories, North and South Korea, and India and Pakistan. Lukashenko recently expressed that if Trump were to put forth effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war, he could become a worthy …

Russian military propagandists have begun to openly acknowledge the substantial casualties faced by their forces in Ukraine, highlighting the alarming scale of losses among the assault infantry. Russian journalists suggest that commanders are deploying unprepared soldiers to the frontlines, where, as noted by Russian military correspondent Kashevarova, their expected survival time is merely days.

According to Kashevarova, these Russian soldiers are effectively being used as expendable …

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to communicate with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden. However, potential conversations between Putin and former President Donald Trump could take place before the inauguration of the U.S. President-elect, as stated by Peskov during a briefing on Thursday, November 7th.

“There’s a possibility. Trump himself mentioned he would call Putin before the inauguration. Those are his words,” Peskov noted. …

In a dramatic political shakeup, the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition was partly attributed to Chancellor Scholz's reluctance to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Berliner Zeitung reports.

In response to a clear appeal from Christian Lindner, whose party consistently backed support for Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz declined, instead proposing a $3 billion financial package to Kyiv. Lindner, the former Finance Minister, retorted that Germany also requires funds and emphasized Ukraine's need …

In a recent development, contracts worth 1 billion hryvnias ($24 million) were secured in September and October, facilitating swift deliveries, with a portion already completed. The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has signed agreements since the beginning of the year for over 11,000 electronic warfare systems, amounting to more than 6 billion hryvnias ($150 million), according to the Ministry's press service.

Most of the systems have already been delivered to the …

The Russian Armed Forces have seen an increase of 100,000 troops, facing Ukraine's forces across a 1,300-kilometer front line, speaker of the General Staff, Captain Dmytro Likhoviy, reports. To efficiently hold the line, integrating new forces into existing units isn't deemed viable.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff is aware of the expansion of Russia's military, and the extension of the front line plays a crucial role in determining strategy. Moreover, reconstitution of a combat …

In an era where strong political posturing is key, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba sheds light on whether ex-President Donald Trump could back up his fiery rhetoric with action against Russia. Trump, known for his bold statements to both domestic and international audiences, once threatened to "hit the center of damn Moscow" should Russian President Vladimir Putin invade Ukraine. However, Kuleba suggests this might be more bark than bite, warning Ukrainians to brace for " …