• Disillusionment in Kazan: Kremlin unimpressed with stagnant BRICS Summit results

    High-ranking officials in the Russian government have expressed dissatisfaction with the outcomes of the recent BRICS summit held in Kazan.

    The summit, hosted by Russia, concluded without achieving substantial progress, particularly in securing support from its allies against Western sanctions, reports the Russian Telegram channel "VChK-OGPU," which is known for its connections to Russia’s intelligence community.

    The channel did not hold back, harshly describing the summit as a gathering of " …

  • Rheinmetall to launch first locally produced Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle from new Ukrainian plant by end of 2024

    Rheinmetall, the German arms giant, is gearing up to roll out its first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle from its second plant in Ukraine by the end of 2024, said Armin Papperger, the company’s CEO, in an exclusive interview with TSN.

    Papperger disclosed that Rheinmetall's first plant in Ukraine is already operational, and the debut of the first infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is imminent.

    "We currently have a production facility and a maintenance facility. By the end of the year, we will have …

  • Poland declines Ukraine's request for South Korean weapons, prioritizes national defense

    In a recent press conference held in South Korea, Polish President Andrzej Duda made it clear that Poland will not be transferring weapons acquired from South Korea to Ukraine, despite requests from Kyiv, reports Ukrinform.

    President Duda stated, "There's no scenario under which we will hand over weapons, purchased for billions of zlotys from Polish taxpayers' pockets, to anyone else. These weapons are earmarked to ensure the safety and defense of the Republic of Poland."

    He emphasized that …

  • Dutch Defense Minister confirms North Korean troops deployment to Russia

    Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has confirmed that North Korea is sending troops to Russia to support its ongoing military operations in Ukraine. Initial deployments are expected in the Kursk region before they potentially move to other frontlines, reports NOS. 

    According to Brekelmans, at least 1,500 North Korean soldiers, primarily from special units, have already arrived in Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine is now not only battling Russia but also North Korea, urging the West to …

  • Putin denies recalling Trump's alleged threats over Ukraine invasion

    Russian president Vladimir Putin claims not to remember any threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting that such threats would only serve to motivate Russia. Speaking at a press conference following the BRICS summit in Kazan, Putin remarked on Thursday, October 24, that he "doesn't recall" conversations with Trump—now a Republican presidential candidate—during which Trump allegedly threatened to strike Moscow in response to a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This report comes …