Ukrainian drones strike Rosneft's oil refinery in Saratov
Ukrainian intelligence units reportedly struck a refinery in Saratov, Russia. The Saratov Refinery, part of Rosneft’s infrastructure, processes about 7.2 million tons of oil. On the night of November 8, drones from Ukraine’s intelligence agency allegedly targeted the plant, leaving the Russian oil industry potentially losing a significant capability.
Despite these claims, Russian authorities dismissed any direct hit, attributing the incident to a fire caused by debris. They stated that this …
Lukashenko proposes Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump, citing potential role in Russia-Ukraine peace
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has floated the idea of awarding Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, raising eyebrows on the international stage. Back in 2020, former U.S. President Donald Trump was nominated for the Nobel Prize for his efforts to mediate conflicts involving Israel and Palestinian territories, North and South Korea, and India and Pakistan. Lukashenko recently expressed that if Trump were to put forth effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war, he could become a worthy …
Russian military correspondent exposes dire troops losses in Ukraine
Russian military propagandists have begun to openly acknowledge the substantial casualties faced by their forces in Ukraine, highlighting the alarming scale of losses among the assault infantry. Russian journalists suggest that commanders are deploying unprepared soldiers to the frontlines, where, as noted by Russian military correspondent Kashevarova, their expected survival time is merely days.
According to Kashevarova, these Russian soldiers are effectively being used as expendable …
Kremlin: Putin open to talks with Trump, no plans to engage with outgoing President Biden
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to communicate with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden. However, potential conversations between Putin and former President Donald Trump could take place before the inauguration of the U.S. President-elect, as stated by Peskov during a briefing on Thursday, November 7th.
“There’s a possibility. Trump himself mentioned he would call Putin before the inauguration. Those are his words,” Peskov noted. …
Ukraine's General Staff opts for new brigades over reinforcing existing units to counter Russian military buildup
The Russian Armed Forces have seen an increase of 100,000 troops, facing Ukraine's forces across a 1,300-kilometer front line, speaker of the General Staff, Captain Dmytro Likhoviy, reports. To efficiently hold the line, integrating new forces into existing units isn't deemed viable.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff is aware of the expansion of Russia's military, and the extension of the front line plays a crucial role in determining strategy. Moreover, reconstitution of a combat …