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Russian military faces hurdles in Syria withdrawal amidst new political landscape
According to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate, Russian military personnel have been instructed to destroy all non-operational or repair-needed military vehicles stationed at a bases in Syria. This drastic measure comes amidst wider strategic maneuvers in the region.
Ukraine's military intelligence highlights Russia's initial plan to transfer weaponry and military equipment from Syria to Libya via maritime routes. However, Russia is facing delays as it awaits clearance for its ships …
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US sanctions loom over Serbia's oil sector: Washington gives 45-day ultimatum to sever Russian ties
The United States has imposed secondary sanctions on Serbia's oil company NIS due to its Russian ties with "Gazprom." Washington has given Belgrade a razor-thin 45-day timeline to pull Russian capital out of NIS or face the full brunt of the sanctions. This development was confirmed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
Currently, "Gazprom Neft" and "Gazprom"—entities flagged on the U.S. sanctions list—hold a controlling 56.15% stake in NIS, with Serbia owning 29.87%. President Vučić made it …
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Russian evacuation efforts stalled as Syrian authorities deny port access to Sparta II cargo ship
Russian cargo vessel Sparta II has been unable to dock for over four days as new Syrian authorities refuse entry, jeopardizing Russia's efforts to evacuate military assets following the regime change in Syria. The ship, which aims to enter the strategic port of Tartus, home to Russia's sole naval base outside its borders, remains adrift. This comes amid mounting evidence from marinetraffic.com, OSINT analysts, and military correspondents.
Sparta II set sail from Baltiysk in Russia's …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian attack in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a massive assault by Russian forces in the Kursk region, as reported on January 9 by the press service of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Magura." The announcement was made alongside battle footage.
The Russians deployed a significant amount of equipment and personnel, leading with tanks equipped with trailers to clear mines.
The assaults were carried out in six successive waves, involving attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses with tanks, …
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Ukrainian strike on Engels airbase highlights Russia's air defense vulnerabilities
While the recent Ukrainian strike on Russia’s Engels airbase is noteworthy, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko shifts focus to a broader issue: Russia's critical shortage of air defense systems.
As it stands, Russia has entered a phase of severe air defense deficiencies. Yet, that is only part of the story.
During both the Soviet era and modern-day Russia, the nation has never fully secured its airspace. From the time of the USSR to Russia today, there have always been areas with fully …