Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, commander of the South Forces Group, was dismissed from his post for allegedly falsifying reports on battlefield progress near Siversk, Donetsk. This dismissal, reported by Russian media and military bloggers, follows criticisms of misleading information resulting in significant Russian losses. While the Ministry of Defense cites a planned rotation, bloggers suggest the removal is due to inaccurate reports. The incident highlights the reliance on military bloggers for information amidst the ongoing conflict and Ukraine’s ongoing intense defense.
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Putin’s recent decision to forgive debt arrears for new Russian recruits fighting in the Ukraine war is a move that speaks volumes about the current state of affairs. It’s a stark, almost desperate measure, revealing the lengths to which the Kremlin is willing to go to bolster its flagging military efforts.
The immediate implication is straightforward: financial burdens are removed as an obstacle to enlistment. This means that individuals previously hesitant due to crippling debt can now join the ranks without worrying about leaving their families in dire straits. It’s a cynical calculation, essentially offering a lottery where the prize is freedom from debt, and the cost is potentially one’s life.… Continue reading
Russia launched an experimental hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, striking a military facility in Dnipro, prompting emergency talks between NATO and Ukraine. Putin framed the attack as retaliation for Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles, claiming the Oreshnik, capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads, is unmatched globally and will continue to be tested. This escalation, described by Polish Prime Minister Tusk as a decisive phase of the war, has led to heightened security measures in Kyiv and sparked concerns amongst Western leaders about further Russian actions. The attack, while resulting in no reported fatalities in Dnipro, underscores the intensifying conflict and Russia’s demonstrable technological advancements in weaponry.
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Following a Thursday test launch targeting Dnipro, President Putin announced further testing of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile under combat conditions, citing escalating security threats. He ordered the missile, capable of Mach 10 speeds, into serial production, emphasizing its significance for Russia’s security and claiming global technological superiority in this area. This deployment was framed as a direct response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory using Western-supplied weaponry. Putin asserted Russia’s right to retaliate against military facilities in supplying nations.
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A recently declassified US intelligence memo reveals a chilling pattern: the Kremlin’s alleged systematic assassination of its critics, both within Russia and abroad. This memo, titled “Kremlin-Ordered Assassinations Abroad Will Probably Persist,” explicitly links Vladimir Putin to a campaign targeting individuals deemed threats to his power. The document, dating back to July 11, 2016, focuses on assassinations occurring since Putin’s rise to power in 2000, highlighting a disturbing trend of suspicious deaths among prominent dissenters.
The memo explicitly names Alexander Perepilichnyy, a Russian businessman killed in the UK in 2012, shortly before he was to testify about a Kremlin tax fraud network, as a likely target.… Continue reading
In response to Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles, Russia launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, striking Dnipro. President Putin characterized the launch as retaliation and warned of further action against any country aiding Ukraine’s attacks on Russian territory. The Oreshnik, described as hypersonic and capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads, prompted concern from the U.S., which was notified prior to the launch. This incident marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with both sides engaging in increasingly aggressive actions.
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In a recent announcement, President Putin confirmed Russia’s successful test of a new intermediate-range missile. This test involved a strike against Ukraine. The announcement did not provide specifics on the missile’s capabilities or the target location. The test highlights Russia’s ongoing military advancements and escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
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In response to Ukraine using Western-supplied long-range weapons to strike inside Russia, President Putin announced a test launch of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile. This missile, based on the RS-26 Rubezh ICBM design, is capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads and was used to strike Ukrainian targets. Putin explicitly warned countries supplying Ukraine with weapons that they could become targets, highlighting the escalation of the conflict. Although the U.S. downplayed the impact of this new weapon, the incident represents a significant escalation and a direct warning to Western nations involved in supporting Ukraine. The Biden administration affirmed continued military aid to Ukraine.
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Putin’s recent pronouncements that the Ukraine war is becoming global are, frankly, a bit rich. He claims the conflict, which he initiated, has been pushed into a global scenario by the West. This, of course, ignores the reality of his actions. He’s actively brought mercenaries from across the globe—Africa, the Middle East, India, Cuba—to fight on his behalf, essentially turning the war into an international affair through his own recruitment efforts. It’s a blatant disregard for the truth, a convenient narrative to deflect blame for his own aggressive actions.
The fact that he’s also enlisted North Korea in this conflict speaks volumes.… Continue reading
On November 21st, Russia launched a conventional intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Dnipro, along with other missiles, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure. This unprecedented use of an ICBM in the Ukraine conflict, originating from Astrakhan Oblast, prompted President Zelensky to declare that Putin is utilizing Ukraine as a testing ground for weaponry. The attack followed recent US authorization of Ukrainian strikes within Russia using Western-supplied missiles and Russia’s updated nuclear policy. Zelensky emphasized Russia’s pursuit of additional missiles internationally, highlighting Putin’s desperation to maintain control over Ukraine.
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