Tag: Russia

By positioning a cruiser armed with S300 missiles west of Latakia, the Russians have closed the Israeli Air Force’s favorite corridor of flight into Syria.

As foreign aid to support Ukraine against Russian aggression has poured in, the Ukrainian government has imposed heavy taxes and tariffs on its people.

Russia is cutting its losses in Ukraine under extreme economic sanctions from the West and being ostracized from economic decision-making platforms.

The last few months have seen some startling developments in international affairs, even to the most jaded observers of the international body politic.

Official and unofficial elements of the Battalions of Territorial Defense have begun a new effort to blockade the border of Crimea.

The one person who has capitalized on the collapse of the Soviet Union the most has been Vladimir Putin.

New legislation recently approved by Ukraine’s parliament has made it possible for foreigners to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces and receive citizenship.

The SOFREP News Roundup: We say it so you don’t have to.

The Russian Air Force has conducted airstrikes for the second day in row, and according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the force is not targeting “beyond ISIL (ISIS), al Nusra or other terrorist groups recognized by the United Nations Security Council or Russian law. When asked what groups fell under the heading of “other […]

American, Canadian, and Lithuanian advisors have converged to provide training for our Ukrainian allies.

Partner nations like America, Canada, and Lithuania can improve the Ukrainian security picture by way of comprehensive tactical instruction.

The fighting has been steady and violent as pro-Russian separatists fire on Ukraine’s defensive positions every day, throughout the day.