Prominent Russian war bloggers challenge military leadership over 'fake' combat reports
In Russia, a significant controversy has erupted following accusations from popular war bloggers Yuri Podolyaka and Kirill Fedorov against Russian military leadership. These bloggers, who boast a following of over 3.5 million individuals, launched a scathing critique of the military's actions, alleging a distortion of the true state of combat in the Kursk region and sending "fake" reports to Moscow. Amid reports of severe losses for the Russian army, their statements have ignited a storm of …
Movie studio Mosfilm contributes vintage military equipment to Russian armed forces
Karen Shakhnazarov, the General Director of the film studio Mosfilm, informed President Vladimir Putin that the studio had handed over tanks and other military equipment to the Russian Armed Forces last year. "We contributed 28 T-55 tanks, eight PT-76 tanks, six BMPs, and eight tractors from our military-technical base. I learned about the demand, contacted the Ministry of Defense, and they took the machines," said Shakhnazarov.
Upon hearing the statement, President Putin expressed his pride: " …
Russian economy on the brink: insider report highlights risks of Central Bank's interest rate hikes
Efforts by the Central Bank of Russia to rein in inflation through interest rate hikes are not only ineffective but also edge the Russian economy towards a precipice. Even analysts close to the Kremlin concede this inconvenient truth for Russia's leadership. According to a forecast by the economic center CMACP, which is close to Russian authorities, the Russian economy is headed for a shock, which is expected to bring about a production decline, corporate bankruptcies, and a surge in unpaid …
Military Chief Rob Bauer: Risk of nuclear escalation deterring NATO troop deployment to Ukraine
During a discussion hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Chair of the NATO Military Committee , Rob Bauer, indicated that if Western leaders were not constrained by the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons, they might have sent their troops to Ukraine to assist in the ongoing conflict. These remarks were made during a discussion hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, as reported by Evropeyska Pravda.
Bauer was asked whether it is time to increase …
Kyiv: Ukraine rejects any peace initiative crafted without its involvement
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized , during a national news broadcast, that Kyiv will not accept any "peace plan" that has been developed without the inclusion of Ukraine.
The Minister stressed the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” as central to achieving a just peace for Ukraine.
"We will never accept any initiative crafted without Ukraine," Sybiha declared. He highlighted that Ukraine would not compromise on its territorial integrity and sovereignty. He …