Author: Dominic Culverwell
The Hungarian government’s backlash against Ukraine’s sanctions on Lukoil is losing credibility. Accusing Ukraine of “blackmail” for blocking Lukoil from transiting oil through the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary’s energy security concerns have been dismissed. Even Russia, Hungary’s ally, has remained silent on the issue. The European Commission found no immediate threat to Hungary or Slovakia, prompting Hungary to seek alternative oil routes. Hungary’s dependence on Russian oil makes it susceptible to Russian pressure, leading to threats of retaliation against Ukraine. The Lukoil sanctions could limit Russia’s profits and tax contributions, affecting its war efforts. Ukraine’s move against Lukoil is seen as…
Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join us in the fight for independent journalism in Ukraine. Recent reports reveal that Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, coordinated sabotage operations which resulted in the destruction of three Russian helicopters. The attacks targeted key helicopter development and military airfield locations in Russia, causing significant damage. Despite attempts by Russian authorities to conceal the details, Ukraine’s involvement in these sabotage operations is clear. From attacking helicopter construction sites to sabotaging airfields and railway lines, Ukrainian intelligence and partisan groups are actively targeting Russian infrastructure. Recent incidents include the destruction of Mi-28 and Mi-8 helicopters, as…
Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine! Join us in this fight to support independent journalism in Ukraine. Become a member or support us just once to help us continue our work. Russian Air Force Su-34 Bomber Crashes During Training Exercise A Russian Air Force Su-34 bomber plane crashed during a training exercise in Volgograd Oblast. The crew successfully ejected with no fatalities reported, believed to be due to a technical malfunction. Residents shared photos of smoke billowing over a forest. The Su-34 is a medium-range fighter-bomber, with multiple instances of crashes recently in Russia. Plane and helicopter crashes have increased in…
Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join us in the fight by supporting independent journalism in Ukraine. Your contribution helps us continue to bring you important news and updates. Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Ukraine’s military intelligence agency conducted a successful attack on Russian airfields, damaging a supersonic bomber plane. Ukrainian drones targeted airfields in Saratov, Murmansk, and Ryazan regions, as well as an oil refinery in Ryazan. The attack resulted in damage to a Tu-22M3 long-range supersonic bomber-missile carrier in Murmansk. This marks the first time Ukraine has…
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced the withdrawal of troops from the border with Ukraine, following alleged security incidents. The situation reportedly stabilized, prompting Belarusian troops to relocate to permanent positions. Despite this, Lukashenko warned of potential threats from the west and urged readiness for war. The Ukrainian Security and Defense Council predicted a Russian psychological operation near the Belarusian border to stir panic. Belarus is currently conducting joint anti-terrorist exercises with Chinese soldiers after joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization led by China and Russia. Amidst these events, a Russian kamikaze drone flew deep into Belarus, prompting a scramble of Belarusian…
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once The Kremlin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov warns that European capitals hosting U.S. long-range missiles could be at risk. Russia asserts its ability to deter the missiles and suggests that European capitals could become targets. Peskov references the Cold War tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, highlighting the potential dangers for Europe. Recent announcements state that Germany will host U.S.-made long-range missiles by 2026, including advanced weaponry with far-reaching capabilities. This decision follows growing tensions with Russia and Ukraine’s defense needs. While some…
Supporting Independent Journalism in Ukraine: Maryna Bezrukova’s Battle Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Maryna Bezrukova took on a challenging role in Ukraine’s arms trade, aiming to revamp the Defense Ministry’s practices. Facing obstacles from shady traders and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), she strives to bring transparency and fair deals to the procurement process. Bezrukova’s appointment came at a crucial time, following corruption scandals in the Defense Ministry. Her efforts to implement direct contracts with international arms manufacturers have already shown promising results, with a shift towards…
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once The G7 plan to fund Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets is seen as a positive step, but experts believe it falls short of fully meeting Ukraine’s needs. The $50 billion loan by the end of the year, repaid from frozen Russian assets, is a temporary solution. Ukraine is striving to recover the whole worth of the assets to address the extensive damages caused by the invasion. While the loan will help sustain Ukraine for a year, it cannot cover the estimated…
Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join the fight for independent journalism in Ukraine by becoming a member or supporting us just once. Your contribution can make a difference in promoting transparency and truth in media. Path Towards Peace in Ukraine Ukraine is advancing towards peace from a position of strength, with Finnish President Alexander Stubb highlighting the country’s progress during a global peace summit. The recent support from G7, EU, and NATO has strengthened Ukraine’s position significantly. Global Peace Summit Highlights The peace summit in Switzerland gathered representatives from 101 nations to discuss a joint peace plan based on President…
A recent report by the independent analytical center Political Capital revealed that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party Fidesz is Google’s biggest advertiser in the EU. Fidesz spent €2 million while all 14 Hungarian opposition parties combined spent €764,558. Pro-Orban third parties spent €2.3 million, overshadowing the opposition’s spending of €74,530. Fidesz’s campaign aimed to spread anti-Western and pro-Kremlin disinformation, with a large focus on attacking opposition leaders and spreading false narratives about Ukraine. Notably, their budget allocation showed a strong emphasis on hostile narratives, with 98.6% of the budget dedicated to spreading disinformation. Orban’s alignment with Moscow has raised…