Russian Propaganda and Accusations: Did Ukraine Really Blow Up the Dam on Zelensky’s Orders?

Russian Propaganda and Accusations: Did Ukraine Really Blow Up the Dam on Zelensky’s Orders?

The Ukrainians allegedly blew up the dam on the orders of Zelensky, who has not the slightest intention of preserving the country’s territory, as his only goal is to destroy Russia. Political scientist, professor of the Higher School of Economics Dmitrijs Yevstafievs went even further. He declared that the Ukrainians were worse than Hitler, because … Read more

Ukraine can regain the initiative on the battlefield this year, according to ISW

Ukraine can regain the initiative on the battlefield this year, according to ISW

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov emphasized that the Ukrainian army continues to prepare for a counterattack in the near future. Zelensky stated on Monday that Ukraine will continue to defend Bakhmut, but not at any cost, the US think tank recalls. ISW continues to believe that Kyiv’s decision to defend Bakhmut … Read more

Putin may announce a new wave of mobilization in Russia in the coming days. Perhaps already today

Putin may announce a new wave of mobilization in Russia in the coming days.  Perhaps already today

Analysts note that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on January 17 that the president of the occupying country would deliver a speech in St. Petersburg on January 18 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the breaking of the siege of Leningrad, Putin’s hometown, during World War II. “Putin loves to use symbolic dates to address … Read more

Russian troops could resume the offensive in the direction of the Kharkiv region – ISW

Russian troops could resume the offensive in the direction of the Kharkiv region – ISW

Analysts from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have identified two areas where enemy offensive operations can be stepped up as soon as weather conditions permit. This forecast was published in ISW ​​after the statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleba. The day before, he said that the … Read more

Warm front in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Warm front in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Active positional battles are being fought in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, during which neither side has yet been able to achieve a convincing success. On December 8, the Russian Army sent reinforcements to its positions the city of Svatovo in the Luhansk region, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to capture. The … Read more

Within days, Russia is throwing mobilized reservists against Ukraine

Within days, Russia is throwing mobilized reservists against Ukraine

In the coming weeks, the Russian military it can attract additional mobilized forces about the war against Ukraine. This was commented by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in its daily account of the war in Ukraine. Analysts come to this conclusion on the basis of the fact that the mobilized units of … Read more

ISW: Putin hvarlya cannon meso in Ukraine

ISW: Putin hvarlya cannon meso in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to overcome major structural challenges in his attempts to do so mobilized a large number of Russians, continue the war in Ukraine. This was stated by the daily analysis of the situation in Ukraine by the Institute for the study of war. The “partial mobilization” that he ordered on … Read more

ISW: The Ukrainian army took benefit of the grouping of Russian models in the Kharkiv area

ISW: The Ukrainian army took benefit of the grouping of Russian models in the Kharkiv area

According to data from the “Institute for the Study of War” (ISW) in the southeastern area of Kharkiv Ukrainian forces will advantage from the realignment of Russian forces alongside the so-named southern axisto launch a counter-offensive north-west of Izyum. Ukrainian forces they probably took the option to shock the enemyto enter at least 20 kilometers … Read more

Russian strikes on HIMARS – wishful thinking and reassurances

Russian strikes on HIMARS – wishful thinking and reassurances

Russian Ministry of Defense probably trying to assuage concerns that the effective use of American HIMARS on the part of Ukraine provokes the Russian military. Such a goal sees the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) behind the allegations of destruction of the launchers in Ukraine. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Russian forces … Read more

ISW: With HIMARS, the third phase of the war begins

ISW: With HIMARS, the third phase of the war begins

The American Institute for Military Studies (ISW) points out this morning that Ukrainian officials are increasingly talking about the offensives they are conducting in the Kherson region. ISW notes the statements on the subject of Serhii Khlanadviser to the head of the administration of the Kherson region, and on President Volodymyr Zelenskywho speak of a … Read more