Germany increases Russian LNG imports via EU channels

Germany continues to play a pivotal role in importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia into the European Union, as highlighted in a report released on Tuesday, January 28, by the German environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH).

According to the document, the state-owned German energy company SEFE imported over six times more LNG to the EU last year compared to 2023.

The data were provided by the analytics company Kpler. These figures reveal that 5.66 billion cubic meters …


Russian tank commander defects to Ukraine during Vovchansk offensive, leading to major setback for Russian forces

In a dramatic turn of events on the Vovchansk front, a Russian tank commander abandoned his vehicle and defected to Ukrainian military lines, reported a Ukrainian Armed Forces lieutenant, known by the callsign "Alex," on his Telegram channel.

The incident, which took place on January 26, involved a Russian Armed Forces tank and two MT-LB infantry fighting vehicles initiating an assault on Ukrainian positions. The MT-LBs were slated for deploying troops, with the tank providing cover and fire …


Russian military faces backlash over fake video claiming village capture amid ongoing Ukrainian resistance

In a dramatic turn of events, the Russian military is reportedly scrambling to capture a small village in the Luhansk region, despite having previously claimed its takeover on paper.

In an alleged attempt to conceal the truth, Russia has produced fake videos purporting to show control of the village, but even pro-Kremlin propagandists have expressed skepticism.

On January 20th, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed the village was entirely under Russian control. Contradicting these …


Turkish media: prospective Ukraine peace talks set for spring 2025

Peace negotiations to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine might likely kick off between April and May 2025. According to the reports from pro-government Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, a high-profile meeting between the Presidents of Russia and the United States is anticipated as a precursor, complemented by an official ceasefire announcement.

The Turkish newspaper suggests that initiating a ceasefire could be the first crucial step toward these peace talks. Acting as a mediator between Russian …


Urgent peace talks essential for Ukraine's survival: Intelligence Chief warns

In a confidential meeting at Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, the head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has issued a grim forecast, urging swift negotiations to end the conflict with Russia. Ukrayinska Pravda reports, citing it sources, that, according to Budanov, delays could trigger "dangerous processes" affecting Ukraine's survival. Meanwhile, the Center for Countering Disinformation cautioned against a surge in "hype" related to talks, while lawmaker from the Servant of the People party, …