• Russia's aluminum giant feels the strain of sanctions, production slashed amid rising costs

    Russia's aluminum industry faces a crisis as alarming news emerges from Rusal about a sudden production cut. The country's largest aluminum producer, Rusal, has announced a reduction in aluminum output by 250,000 tons. The company attributes this decision to record-high alumina prices— a crucial raw material— and deteriorating macroeconomic conditions.

    Rusal, owned by prominent Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who is closely tied to the Kremlin, has found itself procuring more than a third of …

  • Ukrainian Commander highlights Russian hesitation and tactical struggles in key Luhansk region battle

    Russian forces face challenges as they attempt to gain control of Belohorivka, a strategic location in the Luhansk region, from which they aim to fortify and potentially lay siege to the nearby city of Siversk, Ukrainian Commander Maksym Antonov reports.

    Amid the harsh weather, Russian troops' efforts to carry out tactical assaults in the Siversk direction are hindered by poor navigation skills, according to Maksym Antonov, Chief of Artillery of the 1st Airmobile Battalion of the 81st Air …

  • Medvedev warns US over potential nuclear weapons delivery to Ukraine

    In a stark escalation of rhetoric, former Russian President and current Security Council member Dmitry Medvedev has issued a sharply-worded threat towards the United States over discussions of transferring nuclear weapons to Ukraine.

    Medvedev criticized US President Joe Biden, calling him out in response to reports about potential nuclear armament in Ukraine. He warned that Russia would regard such US political maneuvers as preparation for a "conflict" with the Russian Federation.

    The …

  • EU to allocate €1 billion from frozen Russian assets to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry

    The European Union is channeling surplus revenues to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. The European Commission has proposed directing €1 billion from the second batch of frozen Russian assets, directly towards boosting Ukraine's defense industry. This announcement was made by Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders during a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, as reported by Ukrinform.

    "We have mobilized €1.5 billion from frozen Russian assets' surplus revenues. 90% of …

  • Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian cross-border attack in Kharkiv region

    On November 25, reports emerged of a failed attempt by Russian saboteurs to breach the border in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain full control over the area, despite claims made by Russian-backed channels about intense fighting near Kozacha Lopan, approximately 24 kilometers from Kharkiv's outskirts. These claims, spread by pro-Russian accounts, have been refuted by Ukrainian officials. Andrey Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Counter-Disinformation Center, addressed these …

  • NATO Parliamentary Assembly pushes for intermediate-range missile deliveries to Ukraine

    During the NATO Parliamentary Assembly session held in Montreal, Canada, a crucial resolution regarding Ukraine was adopted.

    The resolution specifically calls on leaders of NATO member countries that have intermediate-range missiles to transfer them to Ukraine as a means of deterrence and self-defense against Russian aggression.

    According to a member of the Ukrainian delegation, who attended the meeting as a guest, Member of Parliament Yehor Chernev, the discussion could include Tomahawk …

  • Command shakeup: Lt. Gen. Alexander Sanchik takes helm of Russia's 'South' forces amid frontline Challenges

    In a development unfolding from Russia, Lieutenant General Alexander Sanchik has been named as the acting commander of the 'South' military group.

    This appointment follows the dismissal of General Gennady Anashkin, who had held the position since May 2024.

    According to Russia's news agency RBC, this decision aligns with a scheduled rotation. However, military correspondents suggest that the leadership change could stem from challenges on the Siversk front and Anashkin's reluctance to report …

  • Finnish aluminum exports to Russia surge in 2024

    According to Finnish customs data, during the first nine months of 2024, Finland exported aluminum worth $22.3 million to Russia, compared to just $11.3 million over the same period in 2023, broadcaster YLE reports.

    This marks a twofold increase in aluminum exports to Russia. It's noted that the aluminum is either shipped via sea routes or transported through the Baltic countries. Presently, aluminum sales constitute the main category of Finnish exports to Russia. Finland houses three major …

  • Ukrainian Intelligence releases list of Western-made components used in North Korean missiles supplied to Russia

    Among the components found in North Korea's KN-23/KN-24 ballistic missiles—transferred to Russia for the war against Ukraine—were part manufactured overseas in 2023.

    According to the Ukrainian intelligence service's press release, Russia received over 100 KN-23/KN-24 missiles from North Korea. These weapons were reportedly first used in the war against Ukraine in late 2023.

    In addition to the missiles, Pyongyang sent Russian military specialists to handle the launch systems and reportedly …

  • Ukrainian Armed Forces to implement new recruitment units for streamlined volunteer enlistment

    The General Staff noted that this innovation will enable commanders to enhance the organization and management of volunteer recruitment events.

    The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has ordered every brigade commander to create an official recruitment unit, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

    "The corresponding organizational directive sets the task of forming official recruitment units within combat military units. This innovation …