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Putin Visited Kursk, Labeled Ukrainian Soldiers “Terrorists”
Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk Oblast as a signal of Russian intent to take advantage of the “pause” on U.S. military aid to Ukraine; further, he has designated Ukrainian forces...

No Joke: Russia Has Lost 700,000 Dead or Wounded and 3,500 Tanks in Ukraine War
What You Need to Know: Russian forces are reportedly experiencing significant losses in Ukraine, with daily casualties reaching into the thousands. British Military Intelligence estimates that over 700,000 Russian troops...

North Korea Fighting in Ukraine Could Start World War III
What You Need to Know: North Korean troops, reportedly from the elite 11th Corps “Storm Corps”, are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the war....

Can Russia Rebuild Its Military After the Ukraine War?
Recent discussion of the future trajectory of the Russian military after the conclusion of Russia’s war against Ukraine has centered on two divergent views. One set of analysts argues that...

North Korea Is the Only Winner in the Russia-Ukraine War
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, North Korea has moved from vocal support of Russia and the invasion to shipping missiles and artillery shells to Russia to sending North Korean soldiers...

Ukraine War at 1,000 Days: 700,000 Dead or Wounded for Russia
What You Need to Know: One thousand days into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has reshaped European history and global defense dynamics. Casualties have soared, with Russia reportedly...

North Koreans Are Not Russia’s Only Foreign Fighters in Ukraine
The news about North Korean troops that have joined Russian forces to participate in Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine has spread quickly and generated a vivid debate within the expert...

Russia Could Have Nearly 800,000 Dead and Wounded in Ukraine War by End of 2024
What You Need to Know: The Russian military’s relentless offensive in Ukraine continues to produce staggering casualties. Daily losses for Russian forces are estimated at around 1,500, with about 10,270...

Putin Has a Problem: The Ukraine War is Now a ‘Daily Meatgrinder’
What You Need to Know: Russia’s continued offensive in Ukraine has resulted in severe casualties, with Russian forces, including North Korean troops and African mercenaries, incurring approximately 8,500 losses in...

Russia Is Now Losing a Staggering 2,000 Troops a Day in Ukraine War
What You Need to Know: Russia’s military is employing World War One-style tactics, involving relentless human wave attacks and heavy artillery, to make incremental gains in eastern Ukraine, notably around...

Fighting a ‘Holy War’: North Korea’s Role in Putin’s Crusade Against Ukraine
What You Need to Know: Amidst Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, North Korea’s support underscores an emerging, loose alliance with China, Iran, and Russia that challenges global stability. North Korea’s supply...

Ukraine’s Bradley Fighting Vehicle Dilemma Looks Like a Mess
What You Need to Know: The Bradley Fighting Vehicle’s journey has been tumultuous—from a long and costly development period to mixed battlefield performance in Iraq and Ukraine. Initially criticized, the...