Russian court sentences Ukrainian soldiers over attack in Kursk Region

In a landmark ruling, a Russian military court has sentenced two Ukrainian soldiers to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in an operation conducted by the Ukrainian…

In a landmark ruling, a Russian military court has sentenced two Ukrainian soldiers to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in an operation conducted by the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region. This marks the first instance of Ukrainian soldiers being convicted by a Russian court for actions associated with the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Russian media widely reported the verdict, which has drawn significant attention on both sides of the border. The Incident and Charges The Ukrainian soldiers, identified as Vitaliy Panchenko and Ivan Dmytrakov, members of the 61st Independent Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, were convicted on charges…

German defence industry on the rise: Armaments companies expand at home and abroad, and recording orders worth tens of billions of euros

The Swedish think tank SIPRI, in its latest report, highlighted a global increase in revenues for military technology manufacturers. While European arms companies saw only…

A blow to both Russia and Iran: the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad has fallen after 24 years. The dictator has fled to Moscow

Rebels in Syria have seized the capital, Damascus, and overthrown the authoritarian regime of President Bashar al-Assad almost unopposed, after 13 years of civil war. The dictator…

Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

The Su-34, known by NATO as the Fullback, is a Russian tactical bomber developed by Sukhoi in the Soviet Union and later in Russia between 1980 and 2000. Its first…

Geopolitical turnaround in the Eastern Mediterranean: Cyprus abandons neutrality policy and joins NATO

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has outlined a bold plan for joining the North Atlantic Alliance, which includes hosting a permanent U.S. force on the island. This development…

The new Tatra Force e-Drive Hybrid will be used in the civilian sector and by security forces

The world premiere of the new Tatra Force e-Drive Hybrid 8x8 occurred at the Prague Exhibition Centre in Letňany in November during the e-Salon 2024 trade fair. It is the…

The globalization of the conflict in Ukraine may initiate new flashpoints and proxy wars

The involvement of regular troops from the DPRK and forces from Central Asia or Yemen’s Houthis in operations at the front not only represents an escalation of the…

The Return of Admiral Makarov: Russia's Black Sea Fleet flagship resurfaces

The Russian frigate Admiral Makarov, the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, has returned to service, equipped with Kalibr missiles. Its reappearance in Novorossiysk marks…

Tragedy strikes USS George Washington crew after return to Japan

Two sailors assigned to the USS George Washington tragically passed away just days after the aircraft carrier's arrival at its homeport, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, marking…

Haiti is sinking deeper into armed gang violence. According to the UN, up to half are child soldiers

The UN has begun evacuating its staff from Haiti due to the growing influence of organized crime groups, which already control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince. A recent…

A challenge for European industrial power: If we do not act, we will lose economic freedom and democratic values

The pursuit of economic leadership and the ability to set global rules have become defining aspects of modern geopolitics. Today, the most powerful states and blocs—China, the…

Turkish Repkon engages in the fight against the shortage of 155 mm artillery ammunition

The war in Ukraine has highlighted significant shortcomings in global defense and security preparedness. One glaring issue is the dramatic shortage of 155 mm artillery…