Both Western and Ukrainian experts assert that Russia will not launch a new coordinated offensive along hundreds of kilometers of the front lines this summer. Despite these claims, Russian forces have announced the capture of Novoselivka Persha and are slowly advancing towards the strategically important city of Pokrovsk.

"While a large-scale offensive along the whole front line, similar to what we witnessed in February 2022, is currently ruled out," Ukrainian military intelligence …

Former Russian Defense Minister, now Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Sergey Shoygu, has arrived in Iran, according to Russian news agency TASS.

In Tehran, Shoygu is set to hold talks with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces. The Russian official will also meet the newly elected Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian.

“The discussions will cover a wide range of …

Authorities in Mali have officially cut diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of backing rebels engaged in combat with government forces and Wagner Group mercenaries, according to a recently published document on the Malian government's website.

The rift heated after Ukrainian military intelligence representative, Andriy Yusov, allegedly admitted Ukraine’s involvement in a July Tuareg rebel attack on Malian Armed Forces and Wagner fighters. Additionally, the Ukrainian Ambassador to …

German politician Manfred Weber, member of the Christian Social Union and head of the European People's Party in the European Parliament, has called for strict measures against Hungary’s plans to simplify entry into the country for Russian and Belarusian workers. "Those who let Russians into the EU without checks threaten Europe's security," Weber told Bild am Sonntag in an interview.

"Putin’s spies and assassins have already caused great damage to the EU and Germany," Weber said, adding that …

In a bid to curb frontline information leaks, Russian commanders are imposing stringent measures on soldiers by confiscating their phones. This move aims to prevent troops from discussing battlefield conditions, casualties, and injuries with their families. Confiscated phones are reportedly being smashed and then nailed to walls, trees, and other structures. Soldiers who resist these orders are threatened with detention or forced to participate in dangerous "meat assaults."

These measures are …

The Ukrainian military has captured six Russian soldiers in the Rabotyne bulge area of Zaporizhzhia region since the beginning of August, according to Dmitry Lykhoviy, a spokesperson for the "Tavria" operational-strategic group, reports Interfax-Ukraine. Lykhoviy said that in the past 24 hours, Russian forces have suffered 80 casualties in the operational zone, including 37 killed and 43 wounded. Additionally, from midnight to 7 a.m. Monday morning, the Russian army lost 25 more personnel, with …

In a significant development, Russia is stepping up its arms supply to Iran, delivering state-of-the-art Russian weaponry. The Murmansk-BN electronic warfare system and Iskander tactical ballistic missile systems have arrived in Tehran. According to a report from Iranian military website Iran Observer, Iran has deployed the powerful Murmansk-BN system at strategically important locations.

The Murmansk-BN is a shortwave coastal electronic warfare system designed for signal interception and …

The multinational military exercises "Fire Shield-2024" began in Moldova on Monday, August 5, involving military personnel from the United States and Romania, as reported by Point. The exercises aim to enhance operational capabilities and improve the interoperability of forces.

The Moldovan National Army's artillery and military-technical units will participate in the exercises. The maneuvers, which have been a staple in Moldova since 2015, will continue until August 23 this year.

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