Ideology, Money or Freedom? Why Fighters from the Global South Join Russia’s Army in Ukraine
The family of Tanzanian-born Nemes Raymond Taremo first heard rumors that their beloved relative had been killed on the frontlines in faraway Ukraine in...
Russian Soldiers Complain That ‘Entire Regiments’ Are Being Wiped Out
Russian soldiers fighting against Russian anti-Vladimir Putin militia that crossed into the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine last week have complained that “entire regiments” are...
5 Things the Leaked Pentagon Documents Reveal about Russia’s Army
The leaked classified U.S. documents that rocked Washington and its allies this week have provided a rare glimpse into the Defense Department’s intelligence on...
Ukraine, the Shadow War
For the most part, Russia’s war against Ukraine focusses our attention squarely on the conventional fighting. However, this war encompasses a great deal of...
Power Struggle in the Russian Armed Forces
General Sergey Surovikin was commander-in-chief of the “special military operation,” as Russia still officially calls its war of aggression against Ukraine, for just three...