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UK must build bomb shelters NOW for war with Russia, says ex-Army head
Britain must start building bomb shelters immediately to prepare the nation for a potential war with Russia in the next five years. That's the chilling warning issued last night by the former head of the British Army, General Sir Patrick Sanders. Gen Sir Patrick, who stood down as Chief of the…
Navigating Turbulent Waters: Red Sea Risks and the Rising Tide of Maritime Insurance Opportunities
The Red Sea has become a flashpoint for global supply chain fragility, as Houthi attacks and geopolitical tensions disrupt shipping routes, drive up insurance costs, and reshape maritime logistics. For investors, this crisis presents a dual opportunity: capitalizing on surging demand for marine…
Ukrainian children's war art brings hope and heartbreak to Exeter
Artworks by children aged 8–16 go on display at North Street’s Ukrainian Hub News Lewis Clarke 11:15, 08 Jul 2025 A young artist presents a vibrant painting at the Ukraine. Children exhibition, opening in Exeter. Heartbreaking yet hopeful artworks created by Ukrainian children during wartime will go…
Ukrainian doctor drives a child’s heart through Russian attack to perform a life-saving transplant | CNN
Dr. Todurov performed surgery after racing across Kyiv under Russia's latest aerial assault. Borys Todurov CNN — Kyiv was burning as Dr. Borys Todurov sped through the city in an ambulance, undeterred by the deep thuds of explosions and the terrifying sounds of Russian drones flying overhead. He was…
US has Approved Sale of HH-60W Jolly Green II Helicopters to Norway for $2.6 Billion - Militarnyi
US has Approved Sale of HH-60W Jolly Green II Helicopters to Norway for $2.6 Billion #Helicopters #Norway #USA #World US Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter. Photo credits: USAF The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of nine HH-60W helicopters to Norway.…
Russia’s fossil fuel revenues hit post-invasion low in second quarter of 2025
Russia’s quarterly fossil fuel revenues have fallen to their lowest levels since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022. Source: Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air in its monthly report Quote from CREA: "Russian fossil fuel revenues in the second quarter of 2025 dropped by 18% year-on-year – the…
Ukrainian intel debunks Russia’s bizarre 'red mercury' hoax
"Russian special services are offering yet another mysterious black box on the so-called Syrian "black arms market," containing two capsules supposedly filled with dangerous "chemicals." One of the capsules is marked: PU.9424 U, and the other — HG25 P307 9.99 U92," the agency said. According to…
Ukraine hits Russia’s shadow fleet in expanding oil war
Today, there are a lot of updates from the Russian Federation. Here, Ukraine has not only expanded its efforts to directly target the Russian Shadow fleet on the sea, but has wreaked havoc on each point in the Russian production line, exporting millions of tons of oil every month. Burning ships,…
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO discusses downsizing in the State Department
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Made-in-Ukraine “Tsvyakh” Turret Aims to Revolutionize Lightweight Missile and MANPADS Launch Platforms
Ukrainian defense developers are working on a new robotic turret designed to simplify the use of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and lightweight surface-to-air missiles. The system, called “Tsvyakh” (“Nail”), is being developed by the private company NoviTechNet. According to Defense…
The 5 Most Powerful Navies of All Time
Topic: Military Blog Brand: The Reboot July 11, 2025 Share Most Powerful Navies of All Time – The Key Points and Summary Relative Naval Power: The world’s most powerful navies dominated within the context of their own eras. From the Greek fleet at Salamis to the U.S. Navy today, each force leveraged…
Ukraine is developing new air defense arsenal to down "unstoppable" Russian hypersonic missiles - Euromaidan Press
Ukraine is working on solutions against Russian missiles that were considered unstoppable. Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, says Kyiv is developing its own surface-to-air missile systems for shooting down any Russian targets, including aeroballistic and hypersonic…
As Pyongyang ships millions of shells to Moscow, Seoul delivers hundreds of tanks to NATO's ally - Euromaidan Press
As wars around the world have depleted American stockpiles, South Korea has become a key weapons supplier to US allies in Europe, CNN reports. Meanwhile, its neighbour, North Korea, has become a crucial military partner for Russia. Since 2024, Pyongyang has supplied Russia with millions of artillery…
Interactive map of the Danube – Danube Commission – Donaukommission – Commission du Danube – Дунайская Комиссия
View Larger Map The information contained in this application is from the contents of the electronic shipping charts (ENC) and data provided by the Danubian countries, which are produced and published by the competent authorities. The Danube Commission and it’s Secretariat do not guarantee the…
Trump hints at sanctions for Russian crude, oil prices go up
(Bloomberg) – Oil gained Friday as traders braced for fresh U.S. efforts to crimp Russian energy exports. West Texas Intermediate advanced almost 3% to settle above $68 a barrel after President Donald Trump said he plans to make a “major statement” on Russia on Monday and reiterated criticism of…
NATO scrambles warplanes as Putin launches wave deadly drone strikes
NATO was forced to scramble fighter jets today as Vladimir Putin launched a fresh wave of deadly drone and bomber strikes on Ukraine. Russia staged the most intense attacks of the war on the west of the country - with estimates suggesting up to 30 missiles and 700 military drones were unleashed. Two…
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russia intensifies propaganda in africa through "russian houses" | Центр протидії дезінформації
In three African countries — Angola, Mali, and Algeria — new “russian houses” are planned to be opened. As a result, their number on the African continent will increase to 14. As reported by the Center, “rossotrudnichestvo” is a russian state agency aimed at spreading russian propaganda worldwide…
North Korea Ships 28,000 Containers of Weapons to Russia, Says South Korea’s Intelligence
South Korea’s Defense Intelligence Agency announced on July 13 that Pyongyang has supplied more than 12 million 152 mm artillery shells to Moscow and deployed thousands of military personnel to support Russia's war against Ukraine, as was reported by Yonhap News Agency on July 13. South Korea’s…
Sino-Russian Cooperation in the Arctic
Executive Summary Russia and China have been displaying increased military and security cooperation at the fringe of the Arctic, including through the organization of joint drills and overflights. It is not excluded that both countries will seek to organize a military exercise in the Russian Arctic…
US senators propose Taiwan undersea cable resilience bill | Taiwan News | Jul. 10, 2025 10:53
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Amid a growing number of undersea cable disruptions near Taiwan in recent years, US senators on Wednesday introduced legislation aimed at enhancing the resilience of Taipei's external communications network. About 99% of Taiwan’s internet bandwidth relies on undersea cables,…
Ukraine's Ursula sabotage-ready river drone launches UAVs
Amid the ongoing Russian invasion, the new Ursula sabotage-ready river drone can either strike with explosives or deploy an FPV drone mid-mission, giving Ukrainian forces new options for river-based operations. Drone warfare has defined much of the Russo-Ukrainian war, with unmanned systems deployed…
Inside the ghost museums of Ukraine: exhibits replaced by fragments of war and occupation
The museum of local history in the eastern Ukrainian town of Izium has, like the community around it, endured much since Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. When Izium was bitterly fought over in early 2022 at the start of the Russian assault, the 19th-century building suffered two direct…
Germany Will Be Able to Supply Ukraine With Domestic Patriot Missiles, But Not Before 2026 - Militarnyi
Germany Will Be Able to Supply Ukraine With Domestic Patriot Missiles, But Not Before 2026 #Air Defense #Anti-aircraft warfare #Europe #Germany #Military assistance #SAM #Ukraine Test launch of a PAC-2/GEM-T anti-ballistic missile at a test site in the US. Germany is expected to receive the first…
Understanding Irregular Warfare | Center for Army Lessons Learned | Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
Understanding Irregular Warfare, published by the Center for Army Lessons Learned | July 2025 Part 1 U.S. Irregular Approach to Joint Campaigning Chapter 1 Introduction Background The Department of Defense (DOD) recognizes two general forms of warfare: conventional and irregular. DOD defines…
Former Wagner fighter detained after illegal border crossing into Finland
According to Finnish media outlet Yle, Yevgeny previously served as a company commander in Russia’s 433rd Motorised Rifle Regiment and received combat training from the Wagner Group. He has publicly admitted to fighting in eastern Ukraine, including in Bakhmut and Selydove, areas where Wagner has…
Ukraine says suspected Russian FSB assassins killed in Kyiv region
By: Reuters Kyiv | July 13, 2025 16:37 IST 2 min read Russian authorities made no immediate public comment on Sunday's operation (AP photo)Ukrainian intelligence agents on Sunday killed members of a Russian secret service cell wanted on suspicion of having shot dead a colonel in Ukraine’s SBU…
Russia tries to crush Ukrainian morale with drone and missile strikes – ISW
Russian forces are attempting to undermine Ukrainian morale through combined drone and missile attacks, while highlighting Ukraine’s need for partner support. They have also made gains near Velykyi Burluk and on the Novopavlivka front, while Ukrainian troops advanced on the Pokrovsk front. Source:…
Building the Navy’s Hybrid Fleet
The “hybrid fleet” concept evolved across the tenures of former Chiefs of Naval Operations Admirals Michael Gilday and Lisa Franchetti. It was a response to the Navy’s continuing challenges in building enough crewed ships to meet global commitments. As Franchetti put it in her Navigation Plan: “We…
Robot Dogfight: Ukrainian Interceptor Drone Downs Russian ZALA Recon UAV
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Ukrainian intelligence: Russia’s advanced ballistic missile arsenal shrinks by nearly 50% since May
Russia’s domestic Iskander-M and Pyongyang-supplied KN-23 ballistic missile stockpile has dropped from 580 to 300 since May, Ukrainian intelligence told Liga. The report does not include other widely used types of Russian ballistic missiles, such as the S-300 and S-400 surface-to-air systems…
No sleep til Kyiv—and no rest until Putin's empire falls, says Florida man delivering trucks, drones and Belgian chocolates to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
What drives an ordinary American to cross the Atlantic repeatedly, not for vacation, but to deliver military trucks to Ukrainian soldiers defending their homeland thousands of miles from his Orlando home? “Every one of these Ukrainians that’s out there sacrificing and fighting and defending is doing…
“Sergeant Molly”: Ukrainian soldiers share photos of a raccoon who has become their unit’s mascot
Soldiers from the 65th Velykyi Luh Separate Mechanised Brigade have shared photos of a rather unusual sister-in-arms – a young female raccoon they’ve nicknamed "Sergeant Molly". Details: The defenders say the high-spirited animal "performs her service duties" by helping troops to destress.…
Zelenskyy to provide Trump’s envoy Kellogg with “comprehensive information” and expects full US support in forcing Russia to peace
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine will provide Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, with comprehensive information on the current situation in the war and expects the United States to fully understand the available means to compel Russia to peace. Source:…
Russia Expands Propaganda Push in Africa With Broadcasts in 6 Languages
Russia is intensifying its media influence across the African continent, broadcasting Kremlin narratives in more than 40 countries in six languages, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on July 13. Since June 2025, Russian state outlets have added Portuguese services targeting…
Russia warns U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Russia warns U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea THE ASSOCIATED PRESS July 14, 2025 at 07:20 JST In this photo released by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake…
UK to provide Ukraine with 5000 Thales air defense missiles | Ukraine Top News
Ukraine has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom to supply 5,000 Thales air defense missiles. The supply will be made under a $3.4 billion loan agreement with a 19-year maturity. This is reported on the website of the UK government. Ad The missiles will be produced specifically for Ukraine…
UK agencies issue alert on ‘red and blue’ parts of shadow fleet network - WorldECR
Home > News > UK agencies issue alert on ‘red and blue’ parts of shadow fleet network British law enforcement and financial regulators have issued a red alert warning financial institutions about a sophisticated Russian oil sanctions evasion network that generated billions of dollars in revenue…
'I Remember Screaming': Massive Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv
Link has been copied to clipboard Breaking News Videos Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:01:36 0:00 Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine on July 10 that lasted almost 10…
St. Petersburg Court Drops ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Case Against Popular Bookstore - The Moscow Times
A court in St. Petersburg has dropped an “LGBT propaganda” case against a popular bookstore that was fined earlier this year for selling works by authors like Susan Sontag and Olivia Laing. In April, law enforcement authorities carried out a search at the 100-year-old bookstore Podpisniye Izdaniya,…
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