Germany continues to play a pivotal role in importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia into the European Union, as highlighted in a report released on Tuesday, January 28, by the German environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH).

According to the document, the state-owned German energy company SEFE imported over six times more LNG to the EU last year compared to 2023.

The data were provided by the analytics company Kpler. These figures reveal that 5.66 billion cubic meters …

In a dramatic turn of events on the Vovchansk front, a Russian tank commander abandoned his vehicle and defected to Ukrainian military lines, reported a Ukrainian Armed Forces lieutenant, known by the callsign "Alex," on his Telegram channel.

The incident, which took place on January 26, involved a Russian Armed Forces tank and two MT-LB infantry fighting vehicles initiating an assault on Ukrainian positions. The MT-LBs were slated for deploying troops, with the tank providing cover and fire …

In a dramatic turn of events, the Russian military is reportedly scrambling to capture a small village in the Luhansk region, despite having previously claimed its takeover on paper.

In an alleged attempt to conceal the truth, Russia has produced fake videos purporting to show control of the village, but even pro-Kremlin propagandists have expressed skepticism.

On January 20th, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed the village was entirely under Russian control. Contradicting these …

Peace negotiations to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine might likely kick off between April and May 2025. According to the reports from pro-government Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, a high-profile meeting between the Presidents of Russia and the United States is anticipated as a precursor, complemented by an official ceasefire announcement.

The Turkish newspaper suggests that initiating a ceasefire could be the first crucial step toward these peace talks. Acting as a mediator between Russian …

In a confidential meeting at Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, the head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has issued a grim forecast, urging swift negotiations to end the conflict with Russia. Ukrayinska Pravda reports, citing it sources, that, according to Budanov, delays could trigger "dangerous processes" affecting Ukraine's survival. Meanwhile, the Center for Countering Disinformation cautioned against a surge in "hype" related to talks, while lawmaker from the Servant of the People party, …

All children have been evacuated from the city of Pokrovsk, announced Pokrovsk City Military Administration head, Sergey Dobryak, on Facebook on Saturday, January 25.

“There are no children left in the area; all have been evacuated,” he stated.

According to Dobryak, around 7,000 residents remain in Pokrovsk, and about 10,000 in the Pokrovsk community. Prior to the conflict, these numbers were reportedly six times higher.

The official noted that the evacuation pace has recently slowed, with …

A North Korean officer, who led an offensive on the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia's Kursk region, was reportedly found killed on the battlefield with a map highlighting key local points. Experts are now set to decipher the diary, which has made its way into Ukrainian hands. This comes after North Korean units, stationed in the Kursk area, launched an attack on the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) positions near Mala Loknia.

These soldiers carried loads weighing up to 10 kilograms, consisting …

Israeli shipments of Soviet-era weaponry and equipment captured in Lebanon and Syria are reportedly on their way to Ukraine, reports OSINTdefender analyst on X (Twitter).

Several U.S. military transport planes, specifically C-17s, have departed from Ramstein Air Base in Germany to Hatzor Air Base in southern Israel, subsequently heading to Rzeszów airport in Poland, a crucial hub for Ukraine's military aid.

The analyst highlighted prior discussions in Israel about potentially providing …