Ukraine, the international “superyachts Op” against Russia
So far over 30 ships worth more than $ 3 billion have been either seized or detained by international authorities. It’s unclear what will be done with those assets in the coming months.
Ukraine, Kadyrov pretends (badly) to support Russia on the ground
The Chechen leader has been spreading fake news for days about his presence first in Kyiv and then in Mariupol, but they are badly done. Social networks mock him.
Ukraine, Russian arsenal destroyed in Belgorod
The attack increases the difficulties for the Moscow troops trying to take Kharkiv and benefits the Kyiv forces counterattack.
Ukraine, Russia has a big problem: its troops have low morale
Boom of defections and refusals to follow orders. The soldiers also begin killing their commanders. The coup de grace was the sinking of the Orsk.
Africa, war in Ukraine and new former ISIS caliph are a powder keg
The ISCAP, ISWAP and ISGS jihadists galvanized after the appointment of the Islamic State leader. The European partners and Russia, however, are focused on Kyiv.
Ukraine, the anti-Russia no fly zone is beginning to materialize
Kiev will receive Starstreak anti-air defense systems and the US sent Patriots to Poland. Also, there are the newly arrived Javelins. The flywheel was the attack on the Mariupol children's hospital.
Ukraine, Anonymous: It is an all-out war against Putin
The hacrtivists, who started targeting Russian mobile phones with anti-propaganda sms, explain to Defense and Security the goals of #OpRussia and why it’s so important for everybody.
Russia has a new enemy in Ukraine: the Forward Observation Group
FOB contractors, former special forces elements, are in Kiev to help defend the city. They will be a nightmare for inexperienced young Moscow soldiers.
Ukraine, the Russian invasion will also have repercussions in Africa
Many local countries, worried about losing funds and assistance, dump Putin by moving closer to the EU. Moscow will lose some of its influence on the continent.
Ukraine, Ireland “declares war” on Russia
Dublin calls for more EU sanctions against Moscow and closes its airspace. Meanwhile, the population kicked the Russian ambassador's car.