Why Russia Chose War: Four Years After the Invasion
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was not improvisation but doctrine. Four years later, the war reveals how restoration politics and instability became instruments of state survival.
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Evening Brief: US Expands Anti-Drug Strikes to Pacific, Putin Oversees Nuclear Drills, EU and Egypt Hold First Summit in Brussels
ICE raids spark protests in NYC as Putin flexes nukes and Ukraine unveils new drone. Here’s what’s making headlines this Wednesday evening.
Morning Brief: US Conducts Strike on Venezuelan Drug Vessel, China Showcases New Military Units and Advanced Weapons
US strikes drug ship, Israel launches spy satellite, China flaunts military power. Your SOFREP intel drop for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
SOFREP Daily: UK Hosts Meeting on Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission, Trump Proposes US Control of Ukraine’s Power Plants
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Thursday, March 20.
Trump’s Strained Relations with Zelenskyy and Putin: A Complex Diplomatic Legacy
Trump’s rocky relations with Putin and Zelenskyy shaped global politics—where personal grudges clashed with international strategy.
SOFREP Daily: Zelenskyy Marks War Anniversary, Russia Open to US Talks on Military Spending Cuts, Taiwan Probes Cable Break as Chinese Crew Intercepted
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, February 25.
Zelenskyy Reveals Casualty Figures, Pushes for Peace Talks
Ukraine’s president reveals 45,100 fallen soldiers, but also shares bold plans for rebuilding and seeking peace with Putin’s involvement.
SOFREP Daily: Trump Promises Russia-Ukraine War Solution, Syrian Mass Grave Uncovered, US Strikes Houthi Hub Targeting Red Sea Ships
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Tuesday, December 17.
North Korean Soldiers Desert Russian Frontline
Eighteen North Korean soldiers just reportedly deserted the Russian frontline. Is Russia’s secret foreign troop gamble starting to unravel?
BREAKING: Russia Poised to Arm Iran with Nuclear Weapons—A New Threat to Israel and the West
If Putin truly hands nuclear weapons to Iran, the Middle East would become a powder keg with Israel ready to strike, proxy militias itching for war, and the U.S. fumbling without a strong leader to contain the chaos.
Korean Peninsula Simmers: Failed North Korean Missile Launch Ignites Tit-for-Tat Response
Tensions soar on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea’s failed missile launch sparks retaliatory actions from South Korea.
Two Years In: Breaking Down Myths Russia Used to Justify the Invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion continues to spiral into unneeded perpetual war. The multiple casus belli to justify the invasion of Ukraine has fallen flat—all for one man’s ego and imperial ambitions to see himself as a reincarnated ‘Peter the Great.’
