Ukraine’s New Foreign Fighter Unit: Azov Opens Its Ranks
Azov now recruits foreigners, offering one of Ukraine’s toughest but most professional paths in a brutal, high-risk war.
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Morning Brief: Trump Administration Revokes Security Clearances, Israel Prepares for Expanded Ground Operation in Gaza City
Trump strips intel clearances, Israel preps Gaza push, and more. It’s Wednesday, August 20, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: Trump Rules Out US Troops in Ukraine, US Deploys Warships Off Venezuela, Qatar Pushes Urgent Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine, US warships head to Venezuela, and more. Here’s what’s making headlines this Tuesday evening.
Ukraine’s Security Service Exposes 207 Russian Spies Since Start of Invasion
Ukraine’s SBU has exposed 207 Russian operatives since the invasion, including 52 active servicemen within its own forces.
New, World-Record Sniper Kills at 2.5 Miles!
Ukrainian sniper sets world record: 2.5-mile AI-assisted shot with Snipex Alligator kills two Russians with one bullet.
Media’s War on Peace: Why the Press Would Rather See the World Burn than Let Trump Get the Win
Media fears peace with Trump’s name on it. Ukraine talks test his deal style while Gaza grinds toward a grim Israeli-controlled end.
A Marine at the Helm: Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte Takes Command of the Naval Academy
Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte makes history as the first Marine to lead the Naval Academy, bringing grit, legacy, and vision.
Morning Brief: Trump-Zelenskyy Reboot Talks with European Leaders, UN Reports 383 Aid Workers Killed in 2024
Trump, Zelenskyy eye talks with Putin, Iraq uncovers ISIS grave, and Kim unveils nuclear warship. It’s Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: Zelenskyy, Trump Open Door to Three-Way Talks with Putin; Hamas Accepts New Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
Zelenskyy, Trump eye 3-way talks with Putin, as Druzhba pipeline take a hit. Here’s what’s making headlines this Monday evening.
Merlin Charts a Public Path as Artificial Intelligence Aviation Prime Contractor
Merlin’s AI autonomy takes flight: from C-130Js to KC-135s, the US military bets on aircraft-agnostic tech for the future.
Defending Putin’s Lake Valdai Retreat
Putin’s Valdai hideout is now a fortress, ringed by missiles, jets, and elite guards—his most secure retreat in Russia.
The Bolduc Brief: The Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting – Navigating Complex Geopolitical Tensions
Trump, Zelenskyy, and EU leaders face a pivotal meeting that could reshape the path to peace and Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty.
