Thursday, 23 February 2023 21:57
Russia: conflict creating family divisions
It is hard to get an accurate picture of how Russians feel about invading Ukraine, given legislation which outlaws any comments discrediting the military or referring to the invasion as a war rather than a ‘special…
Thursday, 16 February 2023 23:24
Russia: soldiers’ deaths, Wagner
More Russian soldiers are dying this month than at any time since the invasion. 824 Russian losses a day is over four times the rate reported in June and July. The Ukrainian military claims 137,780 Russian…
Thursday, 16 February 2023 23:22
Russian ships with nuclear weapons
Russia has deployed vessels armed with tactical nuclear weapons in the Baltic Sea for the first time in three decades, according to a Norwegian intelligence report. Warships regularly went to sea with nuclear weapons during the…
Thursday, 09 February 2023 23:49
Cyprus: Greek Cypriot elections
Greek Cypriots voted for a new president on 4 February, with a record 14 candidates. The winner needed 50% plus one vote to succeed. Voters are concerned about corruption and the economy, particularly the cash-for-passports scandal,…
Thursday, 09 February 2023 23:45
Ukraine braced for renewed Russian offensive
Ukrainian soldiers will commence training in new German-made Leopard tanks on 13 February. Although not all Western weaponry will have arrived by then, Ukraine has enough reserves to hold off Russian forces. President Zelensky said troops…
Thursday, 02 February 2023 22:32
Ukraine: tanks could change war
A coalition of Western nations have confirmed they are willing to supply modern-made battle tanks to Ukraine. In modern warfare tanks are a key element for offensive operations to punch through enemy lines and retake territory.…