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North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia

North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — For weeks, Ukrainian troops braced for an unfamiliar enemy: North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Moscow’s forces after Ukraine launched a lightning-fast incursion and seized territory in Russia’s Kursk region over the summer.
Putin begins 2025 confident of victory as war of attrition takes toll on Ukraine

Putin begins 2025 confident of victory as war of attrition takes toll on Ukraine

While many commentators are already speculating over the possibility of Ukraine peace talks in the coming months, there is actually very little to indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested in a negotiated settlement. Ukrainian military commanders are certainly not counting on any pause in hostilities, and are instead preparing for a fourth year of Europe’s largest war since World War II.
Ucrania afronta exhausta y llena de dudas 2025, el año clave para la guerra

Ucrania afronta exhausta y llena de dudas 2025, el año clave para la guerra

A punto de entrar en su cuarto año de contienda, Kiev cierra 2024 con avances territoriales y superioridad del invasor. La victoria de Trump acerca la posibilidad de un fin negociado, pero Zelenski desconfía de Moscú
Strategicky jsme už Rusko porazili. Příští rok může nastat klid zbraní

Strategicky jsme už Rusko porazili. Příští rok může nastat klid zbraní

Roste pravděpodobnost, že v roce 2025 mezi Ukrajinou a Ruskem nastane klid zbraní. Jakou bude mít podobu, jak silná bude Ukrajina a jakou bude mít podporu od svých západních spojenců – to je pořád nejasné. Do čtvrtého roku války ale vstupuje Kyjev v lepší kondici, než se na první pohled při čtení zpráv o stavu fronty může zdát.
Without the Right to Resist: Russia’s New Nuclear Doctrine Pressures Ukraine to Surrender

Without the Right to Resist: Russia’s New Nuclear Doctrine Pressures Ukraine to Surrender

On November 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving a document titled “The Fundamentals of the State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Field of Nuclear Deterrence.” The decree outlines scenarios under which Russia might launch a nuclear strike, including cases of “aggression against the Russian Federation or its allies by any state supported by a nuclear power.” It also extends to large-scale non-nuclear attacks, such as those involving drones or cruise missiles.
Over a year after Wagner Group leader’s death, Russian mercenaries aren’t going away

Over a year after Wagner Group leader’s death, Russian mercenaries aren’t going away

When Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in an August 2023 plane crash, many analysts said his death could mark the end of the Wagner Group, the private military company he co-founded that provided thousands of Russian mercenaries for Moscow’s initiatives and other interests abroad. But more than a year later, the picture of Russian mercenary activities has only grown more complicated, researchers say.
Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

“We’ve now returned to a period reminiscent of the war’s first months,” said Mykola Bielieskov, an analyst at the CBA Initiatives Center.
100 Days of the Kursk Operation: What the US Can Do to Help Ukraine

100 Days of the Kursk Operation: What the US Can Do to Help Ukraine

On August 6, Ukraine launched an audacious military operation into Russia’s Kursk Oblast. One hundred days later, the Ukrainians still hold a sizeable chunk of Russian territory. How can the United States help Ukraine maintain its momentum?
Thousands of North Korean troops in Russia. What does that mean for the war with Ukraine?

Thousands of North Korean troops in Russia. What does that mean for the war with Ukraine?

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Biden administration said Thursday some 8,000 North Korean troops are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to join the fight against Ukrainian troops in coming days – a potentially serious escalation of the nearly 3-year-old war.
Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies

Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies

The “victory plan” that Zelenskyy outlined at home and abroad includes a formal invitation for Ukraine to join NATO and permission to use Western long-range missiles to strike military targets in Russia — two steps Kyiv’s allies have been reluctant to support before.
Ukraine’s Kursk offensive proves surprise is still possible in modern war

Ukraine’s Kursk offensive proves surprise is still possible in modern war

Ukraine’s invasion of Russia is now in its second week and the sense of shock is still tangible. The Ukrainian military was able to achieve almost total surprise when it crossed the border into Russia’s Kursk Oblast on August 6. While the ultimate goals of the operation remain subject to much debate, Ukraine’s success in catching the Russians completely off-guard is a considerable accomplishment in its own right.
The state of Russia’s war on Ukraine as it nears 2024

The state of Russia’s war on Ukraine as it nears 2024

The current fighting season is still far from over in Ukraine, but it is already clear that the war unleashed by Vladimir Putin in February 2022 will continue into the coming year. Developments on the Ukrainian battlefield in 2024 will likely depend on a number of factors including geopolitical considerations, election cycles, weapons deliveries, and the availability of ammunition.