Putin’s Poisons: A history of Russian assassination attempts

Putin’s Poisons: A history of Russian assassination attempts

Following the recent attempted assassination of a former Russian spy named Sergei Skripal on UK soil, Prime Minister Theresa May has called for the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats from the nation and the freezing of Russian assets held on UK soil. Skripal and his daughter appear to have been the victims of a particularly […]

Putin’s Dagger: Russia’s new nuclear, hypersonic missile could be a carrier killer

Putin’s Dagger: Russia’s new nuclear, hypersonic missile could be a carrier killer

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an address that included details regarding a number of new missile systems being developed within his nation. New ICBM platforms, nuclear powered missiles, and even nuclear “doomsday” torpedoes were touched upon, but none of these platforms pose as direct a threat to American defenses than the new Kinzhal […]

Putin’s nukes: Here’s a breakdown of Russia’s new weapons, and what they mean for the US

Putin’s nukes: Here’s a breakdown of Russia’s new weapons, and what they mean for the US

Last week, Russia President Vladmir Putin delivered an address that included quite a bit of nuclear rhetoric that was as reminiscent of the Soviet era as Putin himself. From new intercontinental ballistic missiles designed specifically to circumvent U.S. defenses to cruise missiles with nuclear propulsion and near limitless fuel reserves … it would seem that […]

Russian military transport plane crashes in Syria, 32 reported dead

Russian military transport plane crashes in Syria, 32 reported dead

Reports out of Moscow confirm a Russian military transport aircraft crashed in Syria on Tuesday. All 26 passengers and six crew members are confirmed dead. Everyone on board was Russian military personnel. The Antonov An-26 dual prop transport and cargo aircraft reportedly crashed as it was approaching a runway at Russia’s Khmeimim airbase in the […]

In national address, Putin talks Russia’s growing nuclear weapons programs

In national address, Putin talks Russia’s growing nuclear weapons programs

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is expected to easily win reelection in the coming months, addressed Russia’s Federal Assembly on Thursday in a speech similar to that of the American State of the Union address. The speech placed significant emphasis on Russia’s growing military might, and as has long been a Russian tradition, seemed to […]

UN report alleges North Korea supporting Syria’s chemical weapons program to fund nukes

UN report alleges North Korea supporting Syria’s chemical weapons program to fund nukes

According to a new report released within the United Nations, Kim Jong Un’s North Korean regime has been exporting materials and supplies that could be used in the production of chemical weapons to Syria, where Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been repeatedly accused of using them against civilians in rebel held territory. The report, which was […]