Is it doom and gloom or is it a reality we have to take into account? Back in 2021, there was already discussion about whether or not the troop build-up Russia was doing on its borders would be a sign that it would invade Ukraine. There were those who said it would be no suchContinue reading “Russia waging a hybrid war of subversion”
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Will Erdoğan crush the Syrian Kurds?
* By Matt Broomfield. Turkey has always feared their revolution Syria’s two million Kurds have every reason to loathe Bashar al-Assad. His Baathist regime long repressed their identity, and there are many Kurdish activists among the countless people emerging, dazed and stumbling, from the dictatorship’s dungeons. But even as Kurds danced and toppled statues, theContinue reading “Will Erdoğan crush the Syrian Kurds?”
What will Putin do next as president of Russia?
The Times, March 17, 2024 Event The dictator has secured a new six-year term in the Russian election. How will it affect the war in Ukraine, China and relations with the US? Armed with the world’s biggest stockpile of nuclear weapons and surrounded by sycophantic officials who portray him as the living embodiment of RussianContinue reading “What will Putin do next as president of Russia?”
Vladimir Putin raising fears of war with Nato
Vladimir Putin grew up as a young hoodlum on the streets of Soviet Leningrad, now St. Petersburg. At 71, he’s still spoiling for a fight. He would love to see the USSR back on track. Before Putin‘s forces invaded Ukraine he always had said he had no intention at all to attack Ukraine, like, accordingContinue reading “Vladimir Putin raising fears of war with Nato”
The Telegraph Frontpage for Tuesday 2023 June 06
By Daniel Hardaker The Prime Minister has indicated that he is prepared to use controversial legislation to force through his small boats Bill. Meanwhile, a vast Soviet-era dam was blown in Russian-controlled Ukraine as Kyiv’s forces step up offensive operations along the front line. Rishi Sunak willing to defy Lords over small boats Bill TheContinue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage for Tuesday 2023 June 06”
The Telegraph Frontpage for Monday 2023 May 22
By Daniel Hardaker Supporters and allies of Suella Braverman fear that questions over her conduct are intended to discredit her as she attempts to tackle net migration. Meanwhile, friends of Phillip Schofield claim the presenter is “heartbroken” over his exit from This Morning. Suella Braverman ‘victim of smear campaign’, allies claim Allies of the HomeContinue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage for Monday 2023 May 22”
New satellite images reveal scale of Bakhmut destruction
World news: Wagner fighters ‘like rats into a mousetrap’ in Bakhmut Wagner mercenaries are advancing through Bakhmut “like rats into a mousetrap”, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces has said, as Kyiv’s troops appear to be attempting a double envelopment of the eastern city. Ukraine has wrestled back about 7.7 square miles on the northernContinue reading “New satellite images reveal scale of Bakhmut destruction”
Putin needing weapons from Xi
Putin needs weapons from Xi, but diplomatic support against the ICC arrest warrant may be more palatable By Dominic Nicholls ASSOCIATE EDITOR (DEFENCE) Ooh, for a peek at the items on the agenda for today’s meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Weapons? Possibly. What Putin really needs are armoured vehicles and the technology toContinue reading “Putin needing weapons from Xi”
The Telegraph Frontpage of Thursday 2023 March 09
By Matthew Robinson The Telegraph’s exclusive investigation, The Lockdown Files, exposes that Matt Hancock was advised to steer clear of Wuhan lab leak comments in his Covid memoirs by the Cabinet Office. And we reveal that Boris Johnson privately warned Dominic Raab about his conduct. By Sam Hall Good evening. The Government has announced thatContinue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage of Thursday 2023 March 09”
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 377 of the invasion
At a glance Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 377 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy commits to defending Bakhmut and pays tribute to executed soldier Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that the seizure of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine would allow Moscow’s forces to mount further offensive operations. Russian forces carriedContinue reading “Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 377 of the invasion”
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