Russia’s Attempts to Annex Belarus: Security Challenges for Ukraine, NATO, and the World

Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warn that Russia’s efforts to de facto annex Belarus through integration within the framework of the “Union State” pose significant strategic risks to the United States, NATO, Ukraine, and Belarus itself. Russia’s actions to integrate Belarus extend across military, political, and economic dimensions, creating a […]

Fire at the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd: a new incident after drone attacks

Photo: open sources On the night of Wednesday, 15 January, a large-scale fire broke out at the Lukoil oil refinery in the city’s Krasnoarmeysky district in Volgograd. Residents reported an explosion that preceded the fire, suggesting that something might have fallen on the plant, DW reports. According to operational services, unit No. 18 and two […]

Effective defence and confiscation: IDF intensifies its operations in Syria

Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Office The Israel Defense Forces continues to actively defend its borders and ensure the safety of its citizens, especially in the Golan Heights. As part of the 210th Division’s mission, the IDF achieved significant success in confiscating enemy weapons in Syria. In recent months, in cooperation with the Enemy Asset Forfeiture Unit, […]