US seeks stronger ties in Africa amid Russian, Chinese influence
The U.S. was forced to pull its 1,000 troops and critical counterterrorism and drone base from Niger and is now courting other West African nations that are interested in working with the U.S. and may be open to an expanded American presence.
Russia threatens to shoot down long-range US missile donated to Ukraine
Moscow has warned the United States it will destroy any long-range missiles that are fired into Russia as Washington mulls changing restrictions on the use of the weapons by Ukraine. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s deputy foreign minister, also warned the US…
Telegram’s future uncertain after CEO’s arrest
Senior Russian military commanders fear their war plans could be exposed following the arrest of the founder messaging platform Telegram. Russian-born tech billionaire and Telegram CEO was detained by French authorities on August 24 on charges related to criminal allegations…
US prepares for threat of joint Chinese, Russian and North Korean nuclear strike
The United States is making plans to counter the growing possibility of a joint Chinese, Russian and North Korean nuclear strike, according to a classified Pentagon document. In March, Joe Biden, the US president, secretly approved a significant change to…
Britain at risk from GRU sabotage attacks, says former intelligence chief
An ex-military intelligence officer has warned that Britain is facing a series of sabotage attacks by Russian sleeper agents, the Sun on Sunday can reveal. Former Army officer Col Philip Ingram said that President Vladimir Putin intends to punish the…
Why Ukraine entered Russia: Shifting the narrative, demonstrating strength, negotiation leverage
The incursion into Russia is “definitely a blow to Putin’s image” according to Prof Haran.
British tanks used inside Russia for the first time.
British Challenger 2 tanks have reportedly been used by Ukrainian troops inside Russia for the first time.The disclosure follows the recent announcement by the British Ministry of Defence that weapons supplied by the UK can be used inside Russia –…
FSB General behind Gershkovich detention caught in corruption scandal
One of the Kremlin’s most senior intelligence chiefs is facing allegations of corruption amid claims that his family amassed a fortune through illicit dealings linked to a Russian state defence company. Lieutenant General Vladislav Menshchikov, the head of the FSB,…
US-Russia prisoner exchange not a path for Putin dialogue, says ex-US National Security advisor
There will be no re-opening of diplomatic relations between Russia and the West in the wake of the historic prison exchange, according to a former US National Security advisor.
Digital Battlefield: Mobile phone reliance drives new cyber tactics on frontline
The increasing reliance on mobile phones by both Russian and Ukrainian forces has transformed the battlefield, with devices serving as both vital tools and potential liabilities. The disclosure has led to a warning by cyber analysts of a shift in…
