Zelenskyy: Putin has only one advantage left

How Putin Will Fall – Part II: Chronicle of a Coming Coup

Vladimir Putin’s grip is eroding as Russia’s own security elites turn against him. Kremlin propagandist Colonel Khodarenok’s blunt TV critique signals the General Staff aligning with Chekist factions to remove a leader they see as cowardly and disastrous. Russia’s “vastness” has become a military liability.

Zelensky Urges European Allies to "Build Strong Defense Against Russia's Ballistic Missiles" | Dawn

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European allies to strengthen their defenses against Russia's ballistic missiles, urging greater investment in air and missile defense capabilities as the war continues. His appeal comes amid ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #zelenskyy #ukraine #russia #europe #missiledefense #nato #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia

Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia

This EU state’s anti-Russian crusade has become a strategic dead end

How Poland’s anti-Russia foreign policy narrowed its options, empowered Kiev and turned support for Ukraine into a strategic trap Read Full Article at RT.com

US president demands higher Nato defence budget

Russia's war on Ukraine has cost hundreds of thousands of lives, but as the conflict unfolds, both the Russian and US presidents have been placing pressure on Nato. Putin's war of choice has highlighted vulnerabilities within the alliance, while Trump keeps telling Europe to step up to the plate. Jon Brain reports.

Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine

As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.

Ian Bremmer on BizNews: Why a frustrated Putin is the world's next big risk

Ian Bremmer on BizNews: Why a frustrated Putin is the world's next big risk

Polish Sejm speaker stresses importance of cooperation despite "foolishness on Ukraine's part"

Polish Sejm Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty has described Kyiv's decision to name a military unit after the Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army as foolish, but stressed the need for cooperation, arguing that only Russia benefits from escalation.

Putin keen to offset bad news on Crimea by capture of Kostyantynivka, as Russians advance by crawling between houses (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,582)

Putin is betting on seizing Kostyantynivka to shift attention from Crimea. Intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure threaten to sap his capacity to sustain a long, attritional push in Donbas.

Zelenskyy unveils new Ukrainian special command for long-range strikes on Russia | DW News

Ukraine says its long-range attacks are increasing pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a new special military command dedicated to strikes deep within Russian territory as Kyiv seeks to weaken Russia's war capabilities. #dwnews #russianterritory #ukraine #longrangeattacks For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

West made no effort to grasp causes of Ukrainian conflict — Spanish politician

According to Javier Hurtado Mira, it may be useful for Russia to demonstrate leadership in the use of soft power, as this is very convincing for people with a Western mentality

The war Putin promised would never reach Russia has reached Siberia

In February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Russians that invading Ukraine was an act of self-defense. If NATO were left unchecked, he warned, Western missiles would soon be able to reach deep into Russia — past Volgograd, Kazan, Samara, even beyond the Ural Mountains. To prevent that nightmare, he launched what the Kremlin euphemistically []

Ukraine’s top commander: Russia’s likeliest new offensive runs through Chernihiv

Syrskyi ranks the Bryansk axis above a Belarus-based attack

Russia Cleanses Its Spy Agencies

Putin’s intelligence services are being cleansed of non-Russians, a policy completely at odds with the agencies’ multiethnic histories. It is a risky move that may one day bring serious consequences to the regime.

Putin’s ‘Explosive’ New Humiliation Is Leaked

Anastasia Barashkova/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin could face a humiliating new setback as his war risks creating a banking crisis in Russia, according to a new report. The bloodthirsty Kremlin dictator launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. The “special military operation,” as he called it, has become a protracted war with stubborn Ukraine not bowing to Russia’s imperial ambitions. This protraction, of course, costs money—meaning Putin has created a bubble that could soon burst, a European state intelligence report seen ​by Reuters has warned. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Global South: Future Political and Economic Outlook

Russia’s former Foreign Minister, Yevgeny Primakov, advocated consistently for the emerging political governance and new economic architecture, ultimately replacing the ‘rules-based order’ that has been traditionally perpetuated by the Western and European countries, marginalizing the Global South. Today, that complex interplay in relations between the industrialized countries in the northern hemisphere is steadily experiencing significant [] The post Global South: Future Political and Economic Outlook appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Vladimir Putin, or the loneliness of 'Homo Sovieticus'

Between denial of reality, a desire for revenge and carefully crafted messaging, the Russian president has tried to position himself as the master of the game. But after more than four years of war in Ukraine, these old tricks inherited from the Soviet past are showing their limitations, and he is losing credibility.

Marcus Kolga: Putin’s Russia is at a dead end — Canada must help Ukraine finish the job

Putin’s war has failed to erase Ukraine or break the west. Instead, it's exposed the weakness, corruption and fear of his regime

Assessing Russia’s Strategy of Cultivating Right-Wing Actors in the West

Introduction Is Russia waging a calculated, ideological war against the liberal democratic order by strategically cultivating far-right movements in the

The Putin escalation risk

The Putin escalation risk

Talking With Our Neighbours

While economic wellbeing and prosperity are matters of central importance to any state, it is security interests that constitute the first and foremost priority in foreign policy decisions. The post-Soviet space is a region critical to Russian security, and it is the part of the world that provides external powers with the most opportunities to threaten Russia proper. With stakes as high as they are, constructive and honest dialogue with Russia’s neighbours is something that should remain front and centre of Russian foreign policy, writes Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club.

Putin may gamble on mobilization to rescue Russia’s Ukraine invasion

With the tide turning in Ukraine's favor on the battlefield and Russian manpower problems mounting, Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin may soon be forced to gamble on a politically risky mass mobilization in order to rescue his invasion, writes Mykola Bielieskov. The post Putin may gamble on mobilization to rescue Russia’s Ukraine invasion appeared first on Atlantic Council.

NATO chief warns of Russia's 'war machine'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Russia is pouring nearly half its national budget into its war effort, while China, North Korea and Iran continue to pose growing security challenges. He urged allies to move "faster, together" to strengthen their military readiness. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Putin ‘will never make peace in Ukraine’ – Here’s the reason why

Despite four grinding years and Ukraine now successfully smashing Russia’s energy infrastructure, Vladimir Putin has no interest in trying to end the war for one key reason, Bill Browder tells Sam Kiley on the ‘World of Trouble’ podcast

Latvian President: Russia likes to intimidate, but NATO stands behind us

Russia likes to intimidate countries in the region, but Latvia is backed by the NATO Alliance, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said during a press briefing at the NATO Summit in Ankara. According to the president, although Latvia continues to face constant Russian hybrid threats, he does not believe a conventional military invasion is imminent. “We [] The post Latvian President: Russia likes to intimidate, but NATO stands behind us appeared first on Baltic News Network.

🇷🇺⚡️ — Reuters reports that in Moscow, hardliners are allegedly urging Putin to abandon diplo [...]

— Reuters reports that in Moscow, hardliners are allegedly urging Putin to abandon diplomacy and escalate the conflict, including by launching nuclear strikes.They have previously called on the Kremlin leader to consider various harsh measures, up to the assassination of Zelensky and the use of tactical nuclear weapons.According to the same Reuters, the Kremlin is currently resisting calls to abandon negotiations and other radical proposals.In the West, it seems that they are seriously considering the statements of ex-generals who have been given a microphone to entertain them, who are completely detached from reality.@Intelslava

Putin Says Russia Rejects Western Attempts to Influence Sovereign Nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken out against what he described as Western attempts to interfere in the affairs of sovereign nations, arguing that Moscow rejects the principles underlying the so-called rules-based international order. Putin's message was delivered to participants of the Primakov Readings international forum and was read aloud by presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. According to the Russian leader, many countries increasingly question a global system that, in his view, allows powerful states to exert pressure on others and influence their political decisions.

Netherlands confirms it will host Nuremberg-style tribunal for Russia

The decision will make it possible to hold Russia's senior political and military leadership to account specifically for the crime of aggression, not merely for its consequences, Zelensky said.

'Closer than people realise': Trump says both Putin, Zelenskyy want war to end

'Closer than people realise': Trump says both Putin, Zelenskyy want war to end