Russian evacuation efforts stalled as Syrian authorities deny port access to Sparta II cargo ship

Russian cargo vessel Sparta II has been unable to dock for over four days as new Syrian authorities refuse entry, jeopardizing Russia's efforts to evacuate military assets following the regime change in Syria. The ship, which aims to enter the strategic port of Tartus, home to Russia's sole naval base outside its borders, remains adrift. This comes amid mounting evidence from marinetraffic.com, OSINT analysts, and military correspondents.

Sparta II set sail from Baltiysk in Russia's …


Trump's strategy shift: Kellogg's delayed visit signals reevaluation of U.S. approach to Ukraine conflict

In a shifting geopolitical landscape, experts are suggesting that President-elect Donald Trump may be pulling back on his earlier urgency to resolve the war in Ukraine quickly. This sentiment is reflected in the postponement of Special Representative Keith Kellogg's visit.

Keith Kellogg, nominated by Trump to settle the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, was initially set to travel to Kyiv in January, before Trump's inauguration [source]. Insiders reported that Kellogg intended to meet with …


UK and Allies pledge 30,000 drones to Ukraine in major European security initiative

In a significant boost to European security, the United Kingdom, alongside Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Sweden, is set to supply Ukraine with 30,000 drones. The announcement was made by the UK Ministry of Defence on Thursday, January 9.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey, together with Latvia's Defence Minister Andris Spuds, made the announcement during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting in the Ramstein format held in Germany. This effort comes after the international coalition …


Ukrainian strike on Engels airbase highlights Russia's air defense vulnerabilities

While the recent Ukrainian strike on Russia’s Engels airbase is noteworthy, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko shifts focus to a broader issue: Russia's critical shortage of air defense systems.

As it stands, Russia has entered a phase of severe air defense deficiencies. Yet, that is only part of the story.

During both the Soviet era and modern-day Russia, the nation has never fully secured its airspace. From the time of the USSR to Russia today, there have always been areas with fully …


Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian attack in Kursk region

Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a massive assault by Russian forces in the Kursk region, as reported on January 9 by the press service of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Magura." The announcement was made alongside battle footage.

The Russians deployed a significant amount of equipment and personnel, leading with tanks equipped with trailers to clear mines.

The assaults were carried out in six successive waves, involving attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses with tanks, …