Russia expects to recruit at least 126,000 soldiers from the so-called “special contingent”, Russians who are serving prison sentences, are under criminal investigation, have loan arrears, or have other such issues, according to Ukrainian intelligence. Read more at...
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Roman Shvartsman, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor from Odesa, delivered a speech in the Bundestag, expressing gratitude to Germany for its support of Ukraine against Russian aggression and urging for increased assistance. Speaking in Ukrainian during a special session commemorating National Socialism victims, he highlighted the parallels between Hitler’s attempts to annihilate the Jews during World War II and Putin’s current efforts against Ukrainians. Shvartsman recounted his harrowing experiences during World War II, including his deportation as a child to a ghetto and witnessing the murder of his brother by Nazis. He contrasted these experiences with the current threats and...
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At least 11 Volgoneft-type tankers, operating with the same safety violations as those that sank in December, have continued transporting petroleum products in ship-to-ship transfers, aiding Russian oil exports despite sanctions. These ageing vessels, known for structural weaknesses, pose significant environmental and safety risks, as demonstrated by the December disaster in the Kerch Strait, where thousands of tons of oil spilled into the sea. Despite growing concerns, these tankers have remained active, raising alarms over regulatory enforcement and prompting calls for stricter monitoring to prevent further maritime and ecological crises. Read more at...
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The Yellow Ribbon movement has reported that Russian forces and Russian-installed authorities in the temporarily occupied territories are targeting orphans, single people, and children of parents with disabilities for mobilization as they are ‘least likely to be missed’. The involvement of people in temporarily occupied territories (TOT) with the occupying military forces against their own people is a great crime of the Russian leadership. The only thing that will stop them is the de-occupation of Ukrainian territory. As reported by Ukrinform, an unprecedented draft is expected in the spring in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. In the TOT...
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The Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC) submarine fibre optic cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged early Sunday morning.
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Yet another video of Russian executions of unarmed Ukrainian POWs is circulating online. 6 executions are shown in the Russian-shot video. The recording cuts off at the 7th soldier, his fate unknown.
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Pyongyang has a very specific interest in sending troops to fight against Ukraine. While the deployment is unlikely to dramatically alter the battlefield situation in the Kremlin’s favour, it allows the North Koreans to acquire priceless combat experience, test weapons systems, gain access to Russian military technologies, and secure Moscow’s further assistance in countering UN sanctions. North Korea currently boasts one of the world’s largest armies with around 1.3 million active soldiers. For the first time in decades, the North Korean army is gaining real military experience, presenting a new global challenge.
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