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Mysterious divers rescued near Polish energy sites in the middle of the night offer dubious explanation and disappear

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Mysterious divers rescued near Polish energy sites in the middle of the night offer dubious explanation and disappear

The Coast Guard rescued three divers off Poland’s northern coast over the weekend whose dubious explanation of their overnight dive near critical energy infrastructure, as well as their mysterious identities, have reportedly sparked an investigation inter-agency. The three men, who told authorities they were Spanish nationals, were rescued near the Polish coastal city of Gdansk … Read more

Kremlin threatens to escalate war in Ukraine over new military aid from US and Europe

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Kremlin threatens to escalate war in Ukraine over new military aid from US and Europe

Russia is on edge as US and EU leaders meet in Europe to discuss delivering more weapons and military aid packages to Ukraine, with the Kremlin warning that more arms deliveries to Kyiv will bring the conflict to a “new level”. “It will mean taking the conflict to a whole new level, which will certainly … Read more

‘Whole new level’ of war if NATO arms Ukraine, Russia warns | Russia–Ukraine War

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‘Whole new level’ of war if NATO arms Ukraine, Russia warns | Russia–Ukraine War

Russia warns of an “extremely dangerous” escalation if NATO deploys heavy weapons such as battle tanks and long-range missile systems to Ukraine. The Kremlin’s warning on Thursday came ahead of a meeting of major donors as Western countries consider sending more powerful military hardware to Ukraine as Russian forces step up attacks to secure the … Read more

As US and allies arm Ukraine, Russia warns losing conventional war ‘may trigger nuclear war’

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As US and allies arm Ukraine, Russia warns losing conventional war ‘may trigger nuclear war’

As the United States prepares to announce a new shipment of military equipment for Ukraine and Kyiv is pushing its Western partners toward modern battle tanks and other heavy weapons, Moscow responded Thursday with a battery of familiar threats. Once again, Russia hinted at its nuclear arsenal in a bid to deter the United States … Read more

Putin could be ready to announce a second mobilization campaign

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Putin could be ready to announce a second mobilization campaign

Russian President Vladimir Putin poses as he delivers a New Year’s address to the nation at the Southern Military District headquarters in Rostov-on-Don on December 31, 2022. Mikhail Klimentiev | AFP | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin may be ready to announce another round of mobilization as Russia seeks to bolster its armed forces … Read more

The UK is giving Ukraine hundreds of armored vehicles. Russia has a plan to destroy them.

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The UK is giving Ukraine hundreds of armored vehicles. Russia has a plan to destroy them.

A British Army Challenger 2 tank. Crown copyright The UK is not just sending Ukraine a small batch of surplus Challenger 2 tanks. He plans to donate hundreds armored vehicles and self-propelled howitzers. Enough equipment for an entire brigade. It is an offensive weapon. And the British government intends to support a possible Ukrainian counter-offensive … Read more

Will the West deliver the tanks Ukraine is asking for? | Russia–Ukraine War

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Will the West deliver the tanks Ukraine is asking for? | Russia–Ukraine War

The UK has pledged to deliver more than a dozen main battle tanks to Ukraine as it continues to battle invading Russian forces. Moscow reacted furiously, saying any units the UK plans to send will “burn” and do nothing to change the outcome of its nearly year-long war. The UK announcement is likely to increase … Read more

Belarus and Russia will start air force exercises “of a defensive nature” | Military News

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Belarus and Russia will start air force exercises “of a defensive nature” | Military News

The increased military activity has raised fears that Moscow could use its neighbor to mount a new ground offensive against Ukraine. Belarus said joint air force drills with Russia on Monday are defensive in nature, but the drills come amid growing concerns that Moscow is pushing Minsk to join the war in Ukraine. “The exercise … Read more

‘Russia’s Rambo’ – once a Putin favorite – says he would now fight for Ukraine and feels ‘nothing but hatred’ for his home country

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‘Russia’s Rambo’ – once a Putin favorite – says he would now fight for Ukraine and feels ‘nothing but hatred’ for his home country

CNN — Russian actor Artur Smolyaninov was the star of one of President Vladimir Putin’s favorite films – about a Soviet unit making a last stand against Afghan insurgents. Now he is classified as a “foreign agent” and is under criminal investigation. Smolyaninov was the hero of “Devyataya Rota” (The 9th Company), a Russian feature … Read more

How Ukraine Became a Lab for Western Weapons and Battlefield Innovation

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How Ukraine Became a Lab for Western Weapons and Battlefield Innovation

CNN — Last fall, as Ukraine recaptured large swathes of territory in a series of counterattacks, it pounded Russian forces with American-made artillery and rockets. Some of this artillery was guided by an artisanal targeting system that Ukraine developed on the battlefield. Ukrainian-made software has transformed readily available tablets and smartphones into sophisticated targeting tools … Read more