Ukraine’s Economy Braces for Disaster as Zelensky Faces New Political Challenge
The Economist has sounded alarm on Russian strikes against Ukraine’s infrastructure in the wake of Ukraine’s undeclared war on the Wildberries chain.
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Iran's Strategy Vindicated as US's Logistics Chain Hobbled and Stretched by Early Strikes
On the Iranian front, the most interesting item over the transom today are new reports vindicating something many analysts have proposed since the beginning of the conflict.
Bombshell Report: Touted "Futuristic" 155mm Factory in Texas Produced Zero Shells in MIC Mega-Flop
A bombshell report has been published by ProPublica which has been making the rounds concerning the much-vaunted new General Dynamics factory in Mesquite, Texas which was meant to massively boost US production of critical 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine and beyond.
Encore at the Cirque Du Hormuz - The Greatest Show on Earth!
The unhinged nature of Trump’s Iranian debacle continues to degrade into something truly bathetic.
Russian Arena-M Active Protection System Finally Comes of Age on the Battlefield
At a recent speech Ukraine’s former Commander-in-Chief Valeri Zaluzhny made a stunning admission.
Ukraine's Air Defense Crisis Turns Global as Russian Ferocity Puts Country on Brink
The crisis in Ukraine continues to come to a desperate head.
Testy New Interview Reveals the Changing Colors of Robert Kagan
It is always interesting to read Robert Kagan’s words, because they represent a glimpse into the heart of the neocon ideological crucible and how it has evolved and pivoted in the years following the disastrous global refutation of PNAC’s core ideological thesis.
Disastrous End to Zelensky's 40-Day Operation Exposes a Dwindling Ukraine
Today is the final day of Zelensky’s 40-day Special Military Operation, and it has come with ominous undertones.
US Careens Into Senseless Iran Escalation Amidst Lack of Options
Netanyahu’s recent visit to DC has come with marching orders, which according to reports Trump is dutifully following with plans for launching a major strike campaign against Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Germany Draws Up "Secret Plans" to Hamstring AfD on Eve of State Elections
Die Welt and other outlets broke a story about Chancellor Merz drawing up plans to isolate German states where AfD may win a majority in the future, so that Germany can retain its role as key central NATO transport hub in the war against Russia being stirred by European elites: