The Russian "shadow fleet", responsible for exporting oil while bypassing international sanctions, comprises 230 tankers previously owned by companies in the US and Europe, according to an investigation by an international consortium of journalists, as reported on Tuesday incluiding German TV channels NDR and WDR.

These vessels, which account for over a third of Moscow's "shadow fleet," were sold to Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a time when the prices for second-hand tankers …

Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, held his first telephone conversation with U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Volz. Yermak shared this update on his Telegram channel.

The discussion revolved around primary challenges facing Ukraine, the progress of mobilization, and the battlefield situation. Yermak emphasized to Volz the crucial nature of support from partners, especially the United States. "Strong positions for Ukraine are the key to a fair and lasting …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed Ukraine's readiness to engage with partners in mining rare earth metals, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on the matter. Zelensky emphasized that if Russia controls these deposits, other countries and companies might gain access.

"We have a significant amount of rare earth metals, and as you know, Russia has been occupying our land since 2014. They control areas with large mineral deposits. We are open to developing these …

The Russian army in the Kursk regions is now using armored vehicles primarily to transport infantry to frontline battle zones.

To dislodge Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region, the Russians employ a combination of armored vehicles, artillery, and drones, reported Petro Haidashchuk, a representative of the 80th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, during a broadcast on the "Espresso" TV channel.

Currently, Ukrainian forces are focusing solely on defensive battles. The situation on this …

In a precise aerial strike, Ukraine's Armed Forces targeted a command post of the Russian military in Novoivanovka, Kursk Region. According to Ukraine's General Staff, the strike took place yesterday on a facility used for coordinating Russian offensive operations against Ukrainian forces. The post, situated in an abandoned building, sustained significant damage, resulting in considerable losses.

A month prior, Ukrainian forces hit another command post in Lgov, Kursk Region, resulting in the …

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been hospitalized with severe emotional exhaustion, following a period of severe public and political fallout precipitated by the Kremlin's war. Schröder, once a pivotal ally of Moscow in Europe, found himself advocating for Russian interests, promoting projects such as Nord Stream 2, and deepening Germany’s reliance on Russian energy. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine marked a turning point that undermined his career, leading to his …

The Ukrainian command reports that long-range UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are being actively utilized deep within Russian territories to target oil refineries, warehouses, and other significant sites. These drones, designed to deliver potent strikes, can carry a 250-kilogram bomb over vast distances, reports the press service of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

"The command confirms the deployment of long-range UAVs capable of carrying such payloads and reaching up to 2000 km with returning …

The pace of the Russian army's advance on the Pokrovsk front has noticeably slowed, yet the they still have a significant chance of breaking into the Dnipropetrovsk region.

On this segment of the frontline, Russian troops have captured the settlement of Serebryane and taken control of the eastern quarter of Nadezhdynka.

South of Nadezhdynka, Russian forces have moved towards Kotlyarivka, expanding their flanks and attempting to achieve their primary goal of entering the Dnipropetrovsk region. …