In a recent revelation by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), former Motor Sich President Vyacheslav Bohuslayev has been accused of sabotaging the delivery of a combat helicopter to the Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate in April 2022. Bohuslayev allegedly ordered the disassembly of the combat helicopter and the concealment of its…
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In response to concerns from several nations regarding the potential deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the press service of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry expressed confidence that confrontation rhetoric and arms race escalation should be replaced by constructive dialogue focused on strengthening global security architecture. The Belarusian Foreign…
The Colombian High Commissioner for Peace, Danilo Rueda, has recently confirmed that the FARC dissidents, also known as the Second Marquetalia, have reaffirmed their willingness to engage in dialogue with the government of President Gustavo Petro. Rueda stated that he is hopeful that negotiations with the Second Marquetalia will begin…
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Canada has announced plans to extend and downsize its military mission to the Middle East, Operation IMPACT, as part of the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The mission will continue until March 31, 2025, with Canadian forces reducing from 300 to around 150 personnel. Initially launched by the former conservative government in 2014, Operation IMPACT has evolved over the years. From 2014 to 2016, the mission involved direct attacks…
Burkina Faso Faces Conflict and Unrest in Sahel Region, Displacing Nearly 2 Million People
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Burkina Faso is facing an increasing number of armed group attacks directed towards symbols, representatives, and institutions of the state, including local leaders, political figures, as well as its defence and security forces. Since 2014, the country has experienced more frequent terrorist attacks, which have resulted in a state of emergency being declared in several regions. Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in the world, has been hit hard…
Ukraine is reportedly anticipating the transfer of at least 40 French-made Mirage 2000 multi-role jet aircraft from its international partners to bolster its air defense capabilities. Intelligence Online suggests that the first batch of aircraft is likely to come from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report indicates that the UAE, Indonesia, and Greece are among the countries that could contribute to the shipment of Mirage 2000 aircraft. Following several…
The Polish government is set to adopt a special long-term programme to support the production of munitions in both private and state-owned plants, according to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. The move comes as a response to the shortage of ammunition in Europe and NATO, which has been a growing concern among member countries. During a recent visit to the Zakłady Metalowe Dezamet plant in Nowa Dęba, in the Podkarpacie region, the Prime Minister, together with Deputy Prime Minister, Mariusz Błaszczak,…
France will double its monthly delivery of 155mm shells to Ukraine, bringing the total to 2,000 per month, according to Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The decision is aimed at providing the necessary land equipment for Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces. The 155mm shells, typically fired by French Caesar or German Pzh 2000 guns with a range of up to 40 kilometres, are used daily by both Russian and Ukrainian forces. In February, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned that…
Nikolay Patrushev, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has expressed concern over the United States’ intentions in Asia. According to Patrushev, Washington is discontent with the stability in the region that has emerged following World War II and subsequent liberation movements. He believes the US is seeking to create an equivalent of NATO in Asia to undermine independent states. Patrushev stated that the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy, which was announced by the White House in February of last year, is an…
In a recent development, a top official from the Russian Guards’ Maritime Department has been detained on allegations of corruption. Investigative journalist Alexander Khinshtein made a statement regarding the matter, revealing that the case revolves around purchasing low-quality equipment for the maritime department, resulting in a loss of 400 million rubles ($5.3 million). The unnamed official, who serves as the head of the department, is suspected of being involved in a scheme to deliberately purchase substandard equipment. This has reportedly…
In a move that could drastically alter the global balance of nuclear weapons, Russia has announced plans to provide China with nuclear reactor technology. This decision comes after the recent Russia-China meeting, during which Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping agreed on a long-term deal to continue developing fast breeder nuclear reactors optimized for plutonium production for nuclear weapons. Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear power company, has reportedly completed the transfer of 25 tons of highly-enriched uranium to…
Former Bulgarian Defence Minister Boyko Noev has stated that Bulgaria is likely to sell hundreds of thousands of ammunition rounds to Ukraine through intermediaries. The Bulgarian Defence Ministry reported its plan to transfer old ammunition worth approximately €175 million ($189 million) to the state military plant VMZ in exchange for new munitions. (Read Also: Poland to Receive €300 Million in Compensation for Arms Transfer to Ukraine) Noev called the transaction “the largest rearmament of the Bulgarian land forces in recent…
Belarus announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to host Russian tactical nuclear weapons, following years of pressure from the United States and its allies aimed at changing its political and geopolitical direction. The decision was made in response to escalating tensions with the West. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Moscow would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus, a staunch ally, escalating the standoff with the West. The Belarusian foreign ministry justified its decision to cooperate…
On the Polish border, a group of discontented individuals from the Belarusian side launched an attack on Polish service patrols. The assailants, unhappy with the Polish border’s protection, hurled stones and branches towards the officers. The Polish Border Guard confirmed that the attackers were in the border area with the permission of Belarusian services. In a related development, Deputy Minister Coordinator of Special Services Stanislaw Żaryn announced the completion of a dam on the Polish-Belarusian border. The dam’s construction is…