Yuri Zoria The commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported that the Russian forces are conducting offensive actions on several fronts simultaneously. However, most of their hostile actions have been unsuccessful: “Despite the high activity of the enemy, … [Read more...]
When the Iranian Regime Intervenes in US Elections
by Majid Rafizadeh These remarks highlight Trump's concerns about foreign interference and its potential impact on the integrity of U.S. elections.... In the past four years, significant funds, nearly $60 billion, have effectively been given to Iran's mullahs by the Biden-Harris … [Read more...]
Iran’s Newest Proxy: Sudan
by Pete Hoekstra Iran, having just had two of its major proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, seriously degraded, is apparently setting its sights on a new, "consolation prize" proxy to use as an additional base of operations: Sudan. Iran's strategy of supporting and infiltrating other countries … [Read more...]
Lebanon: WHO appeals for more support for civilians as crises intensify
The international community must come to the aid of Lebanon in the face of back-to-back crises and spillover from the war in Gaza, the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in the country said on Friday, as reports emerged of more Israeli airstrikes in the south. Dr. … [Read more...]
Israel’s War Is Against Hezbollah, Not The Lebanese People
by Bassam Tawil On October 8, 2023, the very day after Hamas attacked, Hezbollah opened a "second front" against Israel to help Hezbollah's brothers in Hamas. On September 19, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah promised that his organization's terrorist attacks on Israel would … [Read more...]
To The EU: Time To Stand Against Iran’s Regime, Terror Groups, Nukes
by Majid Rafizadeh Moreover, maintaining... economic ties grants legitimacy to the regime, signaling that the European Union is willing to overlook Iran's role in supporting aggression against Ukraine. To stanch this, the EU urgently needs to stop its economic dealings with Iran. Along … [Read more...]
Russia is drafting huge numbers of troops to fight in Ukraine — but it might not have enough guns for all of them
Thibault Spirlet Russia is drafting hundreds of thousands of recruits to launch major assaults in Ukraine. But it's not producing enough weapons to equip them all, per military experts. Russia isn't making enough weapons to arm the potential massive uptick in troops being drafted to fight … [Read more...]
British analysis suggests Russian air forces struggle in supporting ground troops due to high avoidance of risk
The British Ministry of Defense shared their conclusions on Saturday. Experts from London believe the Russian military air force is struggling to provide sustained support for its ground forces engaged in combat in Ukraine. According to British intelligence, this issue stems from a clear avoidance … [Read more...]
How Wagner Group exports Putin-style rule to Africa
EUHENIIA MARTYNIUK Founded in 2014 to aid pro-Russian forces in Ukrainian Donbas, the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group has grown into a global network advancing Russian interests. But not only that. The Blood Gold Report, an analysis by independent researchers across countries and think … [Read more...]
Ukraine needs more troops fighting Russia. Hardened professionals from Colombia are helping
By ILLIA NOVIKOV and MANUEL RUEDA KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Melodic Colombian Spanish fills a hospital treating soldiers wounded fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s ranks are depleted by two years of war. As it battles the Russian war machine, Ukraine is welcoming hardened … [Read more...]