Pentagon Postpones Ballistic Missile Test Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions With The Kremlin

The Pentagon has announced that the US will postpone a scheduled ballistic missile test originally scheduled for this week to demonstrate the US capability is a responsible nuclear-armed country amid rising nuclear tension with Russia. “In an effort to demonstrate that we have no intention of engaging in any actions that could be misunderstood or […]

British Petroleum and Shell Corp say ‘NYET!’ to Russia Oil

The first day of March proved to be a difficult day for the global oil market as the price of crude oil shot up on the list of concerns of impending supply chain disturbance. Over the past few days, countries across the globe piled on economic sanctions on Russia in response to its ongoing ‘special […]

Snake Island Garrison Confirmed To Be Alive By Ukraine Government

The Ukrainian Navy has confirmed that the garrison of Snake Island in the Black Sea off the coast of Ukraine is alive and was captured by Russian naval forces. SOFREP was among other media outlets that reported on Ukrainian claims that 13 members of the garrison had been killed after being hailed by a Russian […]

Ukraine Obtains UN General Assembly’s Overwhelming Support In Historic Session

In a historic and rare emergency meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) requested by the United States and Albania and  following Russia vetoing a resolution that condemns their invasion of Ukraine.  Countries have condemned and backed a proposal demanding that the Kremlin stop its invasion of Ukraine in an attempt to corner Russia […]

Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks End Without Breakthrough, 2nd Round To Be Scheduled

Following initial hesitation from the Ukrainian side to hold peace talks due to the location of the dialogue, Ukrainian and Russian delegates finally agreed to meet at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border near Pripyat River for a peace talk, a potential end to the war. No significant changes or ceasefires were agreed upon during the talk. However, both parties did say that a 2nd round of negotiations was possible in order to achieve a ceasefire.

The Veto Explained: Russia Blocks UN Resolution On Ukraine Invasion

Following the Russian advance into Ukraine, the United Nations Security Council had introduced a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 25. The Russian Federation vetoed the resolution by virtue of its powers being a permanent member of the council, with 11 of the council’s 15 members voting in favor of the condemnation.