Putin's strategic gamble: persuading Trump to abandon support for Ukraine amid ‘Oreshnik’ missile threats
During his annual year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his readiness to engage in ongoing talks with former President Donald Trump, yet made no mention of intent to cease the so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine. As the world turns its attention to 2025, speculation arises over the Kremlin’s strategy regarding Ukraine and the West, particularly the U.S.
For the second consecutive year, Putin merged his press conference with the “Direct Line” session, …
Poland condemns display of controversial UPA flags on armored vehicles supplied to Ukraine
Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has ordered urgent communication with the Ukrainian attaché in Warsaw following an incident involving Ukrainian troops placing flags of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) on Polish Rosomak armored vehicles sent to support Ukraine's military efforts. Kosiniak-Kamysz termed the act as a provocation. "The display of UPA flags on Rosomak armored personnel carriers supplied by Poland to the Ukrainian army is an unacceptable provocation," he stated …
Ukrainian Forces pioneers use of unmanned ground vehicles in battle
In early December, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) made a groundbreaking move on the battlefield by deploying unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and drones (FPVs) instead of infantry. This was announced by Volodymyr Degtyarev, a representative of the National Guard’s 13th Operational Brigade "Khartia," during a telethon broadcast
The offensive was led by fighters from "Khartia" in the Kharkiv region, utilizing robotic systems for mine clearance and surveillance operations. The first encounter …
Drone attacks shake Kazan: multiple fires and evacuations following explosive onslaught
Seven drone strikes were reported across various districts of Kazan, the capital of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, on the morning of December 21. Witnesses captured scenes of panic as fires erupted in high-rise buildings, leading to the urgent evacuation of residents. According to reports from Russian sources, there was a series of explosions and fires affecting several residential complexes and neighborhoods.
The first alleged target was the "Lazurnye Nebеsa" (Azure Skies) residential …
Ukrainian Forces roll out NATO-approved fiber-optic kamikaze drones
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have introduced new fiber-optic kamikaze drones, as announced by the General Staff. Spearheading this innovation is the BLACK WIDOW WEB 10 drone, which can cover more than 5 km and carry up to 2 kg of payload. Notably, this drone has already been approved for use under NATO standards.
Colonel Vitaliy Dobryansky, head of the Innovations Department, emphasized that the use of fiber-optic communication allows operators to circumvent enemy electronic warfare systems, …