Russian Orthodox Church Strengthening Support for Ukraine Invasion
Given its close alignment with the Kremlin, it is not surprising that the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has adopted a “you are either with us or against us” philosophy and…
Russia’s “Terminator” System in Ukraine To Inform Tactics
The accompanying excerpted article from Russian government newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta describes the capabilities of Russia’s Tank Support Combat Vehicle (BMPT) and how it has been employed during Russia’s 2022 invasion…
Russia Tests Palantin Electronic Warfare
System in Ukraine
The accompanying excerpted article from Russia’s official government newspaper, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, describes some of the capabilities of the Palantin electronic warfare (EW) system and how it has been employed during…
Turkish-Made Bayraktar TB2 Drones Play Important Role in Ukraine
Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones are playing a force multiplier role for Ukraine in its war with Russia. According to several Turkish defense experts, the way Ukrainian forces have used these…
Iran Initiates and Defends New Bread Subsidies Amid Deteriorating Economy
Official Iranian media is trying to justify new domestic subsidies put in place to counter Iran’s worsening economy. Iran is very sensitive to bread prices and like many other countries…
Russia Tests R-441 Liven Satellite Communication in Ukraine
The accompanying excerpted articles from Russian military-themed website Armeyskiy Standart and weekly Russian newspaper website Argumenty i Fakty describe the capabilities of the R-441 Liven satellite communication system. Both articles…
Chinese Military Scholars Call out Russia for Invading Ukraine
The accompanying article in the South China Morning Post (SCMP), a Hong Kong-based, ostensibly-independent newspaper, notes a growing list of Chinese intellectuals who have publicly questioned Russia’s justification for invading…
Two Retired Chinese Officials Offer Conflicting Perspectives on Russia’s Prospects in Ukraine
Chinese experts have taken to a number of domestic platforms to offer a more nuanced view of Russia’s war in Ukraine. While mainstream Chinese media has closely adhered to talking…
India Cancels Plans To Purchase Russian Equipment
The Make in India initiative initially encouraged the Indian Armed Forces to gradually purchase domestic weapons or equipment whenever possible, before establishing import ban lists in the past year (see:…
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Detrimental to Turkey
The accompanying articles highlight that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses significant risks to Turkey’s already troubled economy, energy security, and defense industry regardless of Turkey’s position in this conflict as…