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Exclusive Satellite Images Reveal the Expansion of Russian War Cemeteries Following Huge Troops Losses in Ukraine 

The human cost of the war in Ukraine has been revealed in a series of “startling” satellite images showing how cemeteries located close to Russian military garrisons have expanded since the start of conflict.   Estimates of Russian casualties by both…

Russian Combat Aircraft Valued At $1bn Have Been Shot Down Since the Start Of 2024 

Ukrainian air defence have shot down Russian combat aircraft valued at almost $1bn USD since the beginning of 2024, intelligence sources have confirmed.   Up to 31 Russian aircraft are believed to have been destroyed since the start of the year, suggesting…

Ukraine Claims Hack: A Glimpse Inside Russia’s Military Operations

The ongoing war in Ukraine has taken a dramatic turn in the digital realm, with Ukrainian intelligence claiming a major cyberattack on the servers of Russia’s Defence Ministry. This bold move, if confirmed, could be a game-changer, potentially offering Ukraine…

Putin hosts Hamas and several Palestinian factions for talks in Moscow 

All eyes turn towards Russia as it assumes the role of mediator between Hamas and Fatah.  The hosting and mediation of the 3-day talks by Russia’s envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, which began on 29 February are of significant…

Global Defence Spending Is Set to Soar Amid Increasing Global Volatility 

Global defence spending has jumped by almost 10 percent in the past year and will increase over the next 12 months, given the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.   The London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies also said…

Andrey Klimov: Unmasking the Paradox – Corrupt Politician Hosts Neo-Colonialism Conference

In a twist of irony, Andrey Klimov, a seasoned Russian politician with a shadowy reputation, recently assumed a prominent role in organising the “For the Freedom of Nations” forum in Moscow. The spectacle, hosted by the United Russia party under…

Jacob Zuma, the MK Party, and the Kremlin’s GRU

On December 28, 2007, the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO), known as the Scorpions, charged Jacob Zuma with eighteen charges of money laundering and corruption based on seven hundred and fifty-three illicit payments he received while serving as the Deputy…

Russia Could Lose Up To 500,000 Soldiers in the War Against Ukraine. 

As the war in Ukraine enters a second year, Russian losses are mounting at an alarming rate with losses expected to reach 500,000 soldiers by 2025 if the number of casualties sustained in President Vladimir Putin’s Special Military Operation continues…

A Mosaic of Disinformation: The Manipulation of Narratives Surrounding Navalny’s Death

Alexei Navalny, hailed as the Kremlin’s most formidable critic, fearlessly exposed corruption entrenched within President Vladimir Putin’s political party, enduring substantial personal sacrifices. From surviving a near-fatal poisoning attempt to imprisonment since 2021, Navalny’s unwavering commitment to exposing political corruption…

Iran Is Set to Become One of the World’s Leading Arms Dealers 

Iran is set to become one of the largest suppliers of weapons within the next decade, western intelligence agencies believe.   The Islamic republic sold around 1bn USD worth of weaponry to a variety of countries around the world in 2022/23,…