Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new phase in the war against Russia, warning that the Ukrainian army will launch a thousand drones a day, while the Kremlin responded with accusations of trying to conduct state terrorism and threats of retaliation. (translated)
Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov stated that the possibility of a trilateral meeting between the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, the President of the United States Donald Trump, and China’s Xi Jinping is being considered at the upcoming APEC summit in November. (translated)
Sources close to the Kremlin suggest that Vladimir Putin is facing tough decisions regarding the escalation of the conflict in Donbas, as Russian military operations lose effectiveness and domestic and international tensions rise. (translated)
The secret visit of the CIA chief to Moscow has reopened the question of a possible meeting between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky, but the Kremlin has stated that such a meeting could only take place once all the details of the peace agreement are agreed upon and ready for signing. (translated)
More than 100,000 Russians have left the country in fear of a new mobilization that the Kremlin might announce, and the border crossing of Upper Lars is once again becoming the main escape route to Georgia. (translated)
"Neodgovorna retorika i pokušaji zastrašivanja koje smo posljednjih tjedana vidjeli iz Kremlja odražavaju slabost Putinove pozicije i nećemo dopustiti da nas zastraše. Ovo je bila loša godina za Putina. Crta bojišnice gotovo se nije pomaknula. Ruski gubici i dalje rastu. Ruski narod plaća visoku cijenu Putinova rata. Također je u našem nacionalnom interesu da Putinova agresija ne bude nagrađena. Premijer, ministar vanjskih poslova i ja zajednički radimo na mobilizaciji potpore Ukrajini uoči zime"
The sudden visit of the CIA chief to Moscow, John Ratcliffe, has sparked numerous speculations about his role in the release of American citizens and possible warnings about the escalation of threats from the Kremlin towards NATO. (translated)
The Kremlin increasingly views Ukrainian attacks as NATO actions and is preparing to strengthen its own attacks on Ukraine due to failed peace negotiations, while Russian officials are also considering extreme measures, including the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons. (translated)
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow to warn Russia about the possible consequences of its military activities toward NATO allies and called for a reduction in military support for Iran, while the Kremlin confirmed that his visit was focused on discussions between security services. (translated)
CIA Director John Ratcliffe secretly visited Moscow, where he spoke with Russian intelligence officials, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Ratcliffe did not meet with President Putin, but noted that Putin was immediately informed about the outcome of those discussions, suggesting that the visit served as an urgent warning to Moscow about possible escalations regarding Europe and NATO. (translated)
CIA chief John Ratcliffe made an unexpected visit to Moscow, where, according to analysts, he delivered an urgent message to the Kremlin about Russia's escalation against Europe and NATO, while American officials hope to warn of potential threats and open channels for negotiations on a ceasefire in Iran. (translated)
The American military transport aircraft Boeing C-17 Globemaster III suddenly landed in Moscow after passing through Latvia, but neither the Kremlin nor Washington provided explanations about its mission, which is linked to speculation about a possible prisoner exchange. (translated)
Ukraine will gain access to secret British missile technology for the production of SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missiles on its territory, which has provoked a sharp reaction from the Kremlin, which believes this will hinder the achievement of peace in the region. (translated)
The European Union plans to introduce the most comprehensive package of sanctions against Russia and Putin to date, focused on the military industry and further increasing pressure on the Kremlin as part of the 22nd sanctions package, in order to prevent further circumvention of measures through third countries. (translated)
The article describes how the Kremlin uses hybrid warfare tactics through local criminal groups to destabilize NATO allies and reduce support for Ukraine without triggering Article 5, which includes sabotage in European military production facilities and cyberattacks. (translated)
Russia has launched an investigation against German journalist Michael Martens due to his controversial question directed at Ukrainian President Zelensky, which was deemed a possible call to kill Russian soldiers, along with criticism from German journalism associations regarding the increasingly aggressive undermining of media freedom by the Kremlin. (translated)
Ukrainian forces launched a large drone attack on Moscow, during which the Russian military shot down at least 187 drones, while the Kremlin claims that a total of more than 600 drones were launched, causing fires and explosions in the vicinity of the capital. (translated)
At the NATO meeting, it was confirmed that Russia bears full responsibility for the recent incursions into the airspace of Poland and Romania, and solidarity with these members was expressed, while allies condemned the reckless actions of the Kremlin. (translated)
Russia plans to recruit 409,000 contract soldiers without officially declaring a new mobilization in order to avoid politically unpopular measures, using pressure on local authorities and financial incentives as well as various recruitment methods, but the results are often modest, and the problem of desertion complicates the situation further. (translated)
In Vienna, former high-ranking officials from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany secretly met with an unnamed former Kremlin official to discuss possible terms for peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, according to a Bloomberg report. (translated)
