Opinion

Despite attempts to cut Russia’s oil revenues, European countries continue to indirectly fill Vladimir Putin’s military treasury. The key role here is played by Russian oil supplies, ‘washed’ at refineries in India. More details on this can be found in the RBC-Ukraine article, as reported by Kontrakty.UA Russian oil for India: key figures The partnership between India and Russia has […]

I read our plans, whether for victory or peace, and none of them seem executable because they are aimed outward – toward our partners – rather than inward, toward Ukraine. I listen to our Supreme Commander-in-Chief boldly sending the enemy to hell during press conferences, instead of quietly preparing and delivering a significant blow. And then there’s the de facto […]

Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Dubinsky claimed that the criminal case against him was fabricated on the orders of President Volodymyr Zelensky to cover up his involvement in negotiations with Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin before and after the 2018 and 2019 presidential elections. According to Censor.NET, a video where Dubinsky discusses this was published on the Dubina TV YouTube channel. Dubinsky alleged […]

Today, a new investigation by Nikolov revealed the withdrawal of 100,000 defective 120mm mines from the frontline. This is far worse, more appalling, and—most importantly—a hundred times more dangerous than the “17 UAH eggs” scandal. Food can be sourced locally. A hundred thousand mines cannot. Overpriced food, while frustrating, was at least available. But now, due to managerial incompetence (or […]

Minister of Digital Transformation Fedorov has been removed from drone procurement. Drones will now be managed by the head of the Presidential Office, Yermak, while funds will be allocated by an official who previously oversaw finances under Reznikov. Mykhailo Fedorov’s team has been excluded from managing the State Service of Special Communications. While formal oversight of the United24 fund remains […]

A massive missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure after a long pause, but without reports of significant hits or destruction. In response, the U.S. reportedly approved and executed a missile strike on military facilities in Bryansk and Kursk regions, though again, no reports of major damage surfaced. News emerged about the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closing due to a supposed […]

They’ve piled up so much nonsense from all sides that it’s hard to sort through it all at once. In Russia, they’ve completely lost their minds (though how much further could they go?) – the mysterious “Rubezh,” the hypersonic “Oreshnik,” claims of no defenses, and a deep crater with groundwater where Yuzhmash once stood… In short, everyone is expected to […]

Russia often conducts simulated missile launches from Tu-95MS bombers for several reasons, both military and psychological. Here are the main possible motives:   1. Demonstration of strength and intimidation 2. Testing combat readiness 3. Probing Ukrainian Air Defense 4. Assessing NATO’s readiness 5. Resource limitations for real strikes 6. Propaganda 7. Testing Ukraine’s partners Conclusion   Simulated missile launches from […]

Another initiative, this time from Erdoğan, fizzled out almost immediately following Peskov’s declaration that the Kremlin won’t agree to a freeze. It’s crucial to understand that this refusal isn’t primarily about geopolitics or Russia’s lust for new territory. They’re facing decline and emptiness even in the territories they already hold. Nor is it solely about the psychological state of the […]

The advantage in effective management of operational-tactical and operational-strategic units has been utilized by the Russian Federation since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, ensuring their successes on the front. In the Ukrainian army, it is now difficult to find a brigade that does not fight with attached units in the form of companies and battalions, which often leads to […]

I hesitated about whether to write this, but I will after all. I want to apologize to my unit—I’m not much of a commander. Everyone who knows us is aware that we often handled our own issues, using our own funds. It was simpler, more efficient, and faster that way. Usually, around 60% of the hundred we received would go […]

A working scenario for the near future: D. Trump proposes to halt hostilities along the front line without the return of most of our occupied territories, particularly Crimea and Donbas. Ukraine would have to agree to this since we are entirely dependent on our partners. However, it’s unclear whether Putin would agree to these harsh conditions for Ukraine or if […]