Ukraine’s Deployment of UK-Made Storm Shadow Missiles: Can Kyiv Turn the Tide Against Russia?

A War That Refuses to Cool The Russia-Ukraine war, now well past the 1,000-day mark, continues to evolve with high-stakes developments. With heavy human and financial tolls, the conflict remains a theater of strategic escalations. Recent days have witnessed intensified military actions as Ukraine fired long-range missiles, including the American ATACMS and British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, deep into Russian territory. These moves underscore Ukraine’s growing desperation to stall Moscow’s slow yet persistent advance toward Kyiv. While these advanced weapon systems bring precision and firepower, questions linger: Can they meaningfully…

The U.S., Ukraine, and the Escalation of Russia’s Hybrid Warfare

The U.S. Role in the Russia-Ukraine War Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022, the United States has played a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine, acting as a cornerstone of military and diplomatic aid. Through financial assistance, weaponry, and intelligence sharing, the U.S. has significantly strengthened Ukraine’s resistance against Russian aggression. However, this assistance comes with risks. As Ukraine leverages advanced U.S.-made weaponry, including the recent deployment of ATACMS long-range missiles, concerns grow over potential escalation—not just on the battlefield but in the broader domain of hybrid…

Putin Warns of Expanded Nuclear Doctrine in Response to Western Threats

Putin warns West over nuclear powers supporting strikes Russia is changing its nuclear doctrine, Putin says Says conventional attack could lead to nuclear response Ukraine says Russia has only nuclear blackmail left President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to the West on Wednesday, announcing that Russia’s nuclear doctrine has been expanded to address new global threats. In a significant shift, Putin emphasized that Russia could use nuclear weapons in response to conventional missile strikes and would consider any attack on its territory supported by a nuclear power as a…