Putin
When families of the victims heard he had been released from prison to fight in Ukraine and had been pardoned by Putin they feared for their own lives until his grave was spotted.
Jan. 12
War in Ukraine
An intercepted call between a soldier and his friend Max describes either a genuine mass desertion, or a vindictive commander seeking to blame others for his lack of success.
Jan. 12
War in Ukraine
Nicknamed for the lead character in Breaking Bad, the notorious drug dealer and his wife were arrested and imprisoned in 2018 for making and selling amphetamines.
Jan. 12
Ecuador’s new president declares war against narcotics gangs that have sent the country spiraling into lawlessness amid fears the country could become like “Colombia of the 1980s.”
Jan. 12
Putin
Military enlistment offices in Russia have begun issuing the first war veterans’ certificates to former mercenaries of the Wagner group, which mutinied against the Ministry of Defense last year.
Jan. 8
Why TASS has not yet been expelled from the European Alliance of News Agencies.
Jan. 6
Russia
Russia is currently recruiting soldiers and officers in the Kursk region to create a so-called "African Corps" to replace the Wagner PMC.
Dec. 26, 2023
Russia
In an intercepted call to a friend fighting at the front, the man also claims military registration cards for teenagers are being delivered to his place of work.
Dec. 23, 2023
Ukraine
As the end of the year approaches, here are memorable quotes about Ukraine that provide a glimpse into life in wartime Ukraine and the Ukrainian perspective on events that unfolded in 2023.
Dec. 23, 2023
Russia
According to reports, Patrushev hatched a plan to assassinate Prigozhin with Putin’s consent, when Wagner’s failed coup proved a step too far.
Dec. 22, 2023
Nuclear weapons
“Viktor Mikhailovich” supposedly a former Kremlin insider publishes his take on what’s happening with President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle on his social media channel.
Dec. 20, 2023
Russia
In an intercepted call Russian soldier also says that contrary to the official Russian statements, most troops in Ukraine are killed by artillery, mortars, or Ukrainian drones—not by small arms.
Dec. 19, 2023
Ukraine
Russia has increased its capacity and created a whole system of so-called “re-education camps” aimed at turning the abducted Ukrainian children into enemies of Ukraine.
Dec. 18, 2023
Kremlin
After nearly two years on the front lines, some Russian soldiers are voicing serious frustrations with authorities and even suggestions of mutiny.
Dec. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
Instead of pushing for a quick victory while Russia waits for the Western support to wane, Ukraine needs to concentrate on strengthening its position for the longer term, Freedman writes.
Dec. 12, 2023