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Recent reports indicate that Russian military units have begun to modify Shahed drones to launch tear gas. The Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council has reported that Russian forces have started using Shahed kamikaze drones equipped with capsules containing the chemical agent CS (2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile). This substance, commonly known as tear gas, is prohibited for use in war under the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Geneva Protocol of 1925. CS gas, first synthesized in 1928, is widely used by law enforcement to combat riots. However, its use in military operations, particularly against civilian populations, is…
“The families of senior officers in the Black Sea Fleet of Russia have left Crimea in recent weeks, according to the Ukrainian partisan movement Atesh, which announced it on Sunday, April 20. According to the source, Russian authorities issued an internal directive at the beginning of April imposing increased security measures in all military units in the occupied peninsula. These measures include increased surveillance, secret patrols carried out by reservists dressed in civilian clothing, and efforts to conceal military equipment. Additionally, all leave for Russian military personnel in Crimea has been suspended, reports The Kyiv Independent. “At present, there is…
“The moment, the planned concision, the sudden and one-sided nature of the announcement – if Ukraine’s allies needed any further proof of Russia’s incredible cynicism when it comes to peace, the announcement of an immediate Easter ceasefire is the perfect evidence, writes CNN.Putin’s announcement came less than 24 hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly expressed frustration with the peace negotiations with the Russians, explicitly stating that the US may withdraw if no compromise is reached soon.The statement was partially echoed by Donald Trump, who, in his characteristic style, once again challenged Putin, saying that “nobody pulls his…
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of simulating a ceasefire while continuing attacks in Ukraine. The leader in Kiev stated that Russia is attempting to create the impression of a ceasefire, as reported by the BBC. According to Zelensky, in the first six hours of the so-called “Easter armistice” – decreed by Russian President Vladimir Putin – the Russian army carried out 387 bombings, launched 19 attacks, and used drones 290 times. On Saturday, Putin ordered his forces to “stop all military activities” in Ukraine during the temporary ceasefire, to which Kiev announced it would adhere. The truce was…
“Vladimir Putin did not give orders to extend the 30-hour Easter ceasefire, announced the Kremlin spokesman for the Russian state news agency TASS. Dmitri Peskov announced that the ceasefire will end at midnight tomorrow. The clarification comes after the Ukrainian president requested a 30-day extension to the ceasefire to truly give “a chance” for peace.When asked on Sunday by Russian journalists if the ceasefire will be extended, Dmitri Peskov said that it expires at midnight tomorrow.”There are no new orders,” said Dmitri Peskov.Unilateral 30-hour ceasefireOn Saturday, in a surprise announcement, Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral 30-hour ceasefire in Ukraine, starting…
Images of people being taken off sports halls to be enrolled in the Russian army! It happened during a training session in a gym in southeast Moscow. The men present at the training were suddenly told to lie down on the ground, while the women were allowed to leave. This was not part of their training, but rather an instruction from the Russian police who were hunting down illegal immigrants and military personnel who did not comply with the mobilization, according to the Telegraph. Such “raids” have been reported in several cities in Russia for several weeks, even before Vladimir…
“Poland will soon increase its military presence in Latvia to strengthen the defense of frontline states in eastern NATO, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated on Thursday during a televised speech, according to Bloomberg. In June, Warsaw will increase the number of its stationed personnel in Latvia from 190 to 300 soldiers, the Minister announced, adding that the country will also send a “specialized unit” to protect against potential chemical warfare. The Minister’s statement comes after the head of Russian intelligence, Sergei Naryshkin, once again threatened NATO countries on the eastern flank, stating that ” Poland and the Baltic states”…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, discussed with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during their visit at the White House about the importance of defense spending. The Republican stated that he is not “satisfied” with Zelenski but does not “blame” him, as reported by BBC News. Meloni was asked about defense spending and about Trump’s previous comments, which suggested that he held Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski responsible for the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War. She confirmed that they did discuss this topic. “I am not satisfied with him. I do not blame him, but what I am saying…
The hacker group Anonymous claims to have released a huge amount of data, 10 terabytes, revealing secrets of the Kremlin, corruption, and pro-Russian links with the West, including compromising information about American President Donald Trump. The data, allegedly extracted from Russian servers, contains information about various entities, including Kremlin officials, Russian businesses, Western assets, and pro-Russian politicians. There are even files titled “Donald Trump,” according to Cybernews. The official Anonymous profile on social media, @YourAnonCentral, began sharing news of this massive data leak with their 5.2 million followers on X and 435,000 followers on Bluesky on Tuesday. “In defense of…
Authorities in Russia systematically confiscate thousands of homes from Ukrainian residents in Mariupol, a city occupied by Putin’s army. This involves at least 5,700 homes, many belonging to people who were forced to flee the city. In order to save their properties, Ukrainians are required to return to Mariupol through Russia, undergo strict security checks, and accept Russian passports as part of a complicated bureaucratic process.This plan is part of a larger campaign to “Russify” the city, which includes military constructions, renaming streets, and adopting new Russian symbols.The majority of the affected properties were once occupied by Ukrainians who either…