Donbas

November 8, 2024 | John Hardie |

What Ukraine’s Kursk gamble has — and has not — achieved

Ukraine took a gamble with its offensive in Kursk Oblast. Three months in, the operation has yet to pay off in the way Kyiv hoped. It did boost Ukrainian morale and disrupt the gloomy narrative surrounding...

September 25, 2024 | |

Iran Brokers Talks to Provide Russian Missiles to Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Iran is brokering talks between Russia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen to provide the terrorist group with Russian-made anti-ship missiles, Reuters reported on September 24. “Seven...

August 17, 2024 | Jason Jay Smart, Ivana Stradner

Is Russia Raising Specter of ‘Dirty Bomb’ to Prime Public for False Flag?

Russia has vast playbook full of “dirty tricks” by which it can deceive public opinion and distort perception of reality. History show that false flag operations have always been a viable option.

May 24, 2024 | John Hardie |

As Ukrainian Forces Flow to Kharkiv, Russia Inches Forward at Chasiv Yar

Although Russia’s offensive near Kharkiv has grabbed public attention, Moscow continues to focus its main effort on taking the rest of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. Russian forces have achieved...

May 14, 2024 | John Hardie |

Russia’s Kharkiv Offensive Stretches Ukrainian Forces

Kyiv replaced the commander of Ukrainian forces defending Kharkiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Monday as Russian troops pressed forward in an offensive launched on May 10. Although...

February 8, 2024 | John Hardie |

Ukraine’s Hold on Avdiivka Slipping

A Ukrainian military spokesman confirmed today that Russian troops have pressed into northern Avdiivka, a small city in southeastern Ukraine that has been on the front line since 2014. While...

January 18, 2024 | John Hardie |

Russian Munitions Production Higher But Still Insufficient

In an interview published on January 15, Major General Vadym Skibitskyi, deputy head of Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate, or GUR, provided assessments of Russia’s production rate...

May 18, 2023 | John Hardie |

War in Ukraine update: Ukraine Debuts New UK-Supplied Storm Shadow Missiles

British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced last week that London had given Storm Shadow missiles to Kyiv. Soon after, Ukraine debuted its new weapon in strikes deep inside Russian-occupied...

April 28, 2023 | John Hardie |

WAR IN UKRAINE UPDATE: Battle for Bakhmut Continues; Iran Helps Russia

Russian forces continue to grind forward in street-by-street fighting in the decimated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Having apparently consolidated control over a railway...

April 24, 2023 | |

Iran Sends Russia Artillery Ammunition

Iran has supplied Russian forces in Ukraine with over 300,000 artillery shells, along with a million rounds of other types of ammunition, over the last six months, The Wall Street...

April 6, 2023 | John Hardie |

WAR IN UKRAINE UPDATE: Battle in Bakhmut Grinds on as Ukraine Prepares for Counteroffensive

Russia continues its slow, grinding push in the eastern city of Bakhmut. The Wagner paramilitary group has led the charge, supported by some Airborne elements and other Russian units. The intensity of...

March 22, 2023 | Ivana Stradner |

The ‘Yugoslavia Scenario’: How Russia Intends to Use an Anniversary in Its Ongoing Information War

The Kremlin has used NATO’s 1999 intervention to justify Russia’s continual assaults on Ukraine, and won’t miss the upcoming opportunity to exploit this further.

March 16, 2023 | John Hardie, Ryan Brobst

How Much Can Iranian Artillery Ammo Help Russia?

British outlet Sky News reported last week that Iran had secretly supplied Russia with a considerable amount of ammunition and intends to send more. If true, this would be a boon for Moscow at a time...

March 2, 2023 | John Hardie, Ryan Brobst

U.S., Allies Should Swiftly Penalize China for Supporting Russia’s War Against Ukraine

China is allegedly considering supplying Russia with lethal military assistance, including Shahed-like suicide drones and artillery ammunition. This assistance could have a significant impact on the battlefield...

February 23, 2023 | John Hardie |

WAR IN UKRAINE: The U.S. Hardware Kyiv Needs Most

Fresh off a surprise visit to Kyiv, President Biden vowed Tuesday that America “will not tire” in its support for Ukraine. To deliver on that commitment, Biden must hold together the bipartisan coalition...

February 3, 2023 | Ivana Stradner |

Russia’s Disastrous War Has Created an Opening in the Balkans

The West should remind Serbia not to hitch its wagon to a diminished Russia.

February 1, 2023 | Clifford D. May |

Soldiers of Misfortune

The Wagner Group isn’t playing

January 25, 2023 | Clifford D. May |

Reading Putin’s mind

What must the Russian dictator be thinking?

January 9, 2023 | Mark Dubowitz |

Obama’s Anti-Imperialist Fantasy Bears Bitter Fruit

The longer we refuse to acknowledge the mistakes of the Iran deal, the greater a price we pay

November 22, 2022 | John Hardie |

Iran Aids Russia’s Imperialist War Against Ukraine

Tehran has agreed to help Moscow produce hundreds or even thousands of Iranian drones in Russia, according to new intelligence reports cited by The Washington Post and CNN. This agreement could boost...