Russia’s parliamentary election on September 18–20 is expected to deliver another victory for the ruling United Russia party, but it comes as the country’s wartime economy faces growing pressure. Slower growth, a record post-pandemic budget deficit, high inflation and...
Azerbaijan has unveiled two newly developed unmanned maritime systems, the armed Salvo unmanned surface vehicle and the Kayra kamikaze unmanned sea vehicle, as concerns grow over security risks in the Caspian Sea. The vessels were jointly developed by Azerbaijan’s...
Russia launched a massive drone attack on several Ukrainian regions on the night of September 2–3, with jet-powered drones accounting for about half of the UAVs used, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. The growing use of drones capable of...
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur announced his resignation on 2 September, taking political responsibility for a series of problems in the defence sector, including unreliable military inventory records, a criminal investigation and failed ammunition contracts linked to support for...
Ukrainian officials are warning that the country faces a difficult winter as Russia is expected to target energy, heating and water infrastructure, while a shortage of ballistic interceptors leaves Ukraine vulnerable to further attacks. At the same time, authorities...
Armenia is continuing its push to transform relations with Russia and deepen ties with the European Union despite Russian trade restrictions and warnings over closer European integration. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said Yerevan may soon formally apply for...
Eight Uzbek nationals were killed and several others injured when drones struck an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, on August 10. Uzbekistan quickly sent officials to support the victims and arrange the return of their bodies, but has made...
Andy Burnham entered office as UK prime minister on July 20 with domestic issues expected to dominate his agenda, leaving questions over the direction of Britain's foreign policy. While Burnham has previously expressed support for Ukraine, analysts say his...
Protests continued across Ukraine on 17 July following the removal of Mykhaylo Fedorov as defence minister during a government reshuffle. Demonstrations grew for a second consecutive day, with an estimated 10,000 people gathering in Kyiv to demand Fedorov’s return...
Russian pro-war Telegram channels are debating claims that Russia could launch a new wave of mobilisation for the war in Ukraine in October. The speculation follows online posts suggesting up to 1.2 million people could be called up, while...