Major military and political developments and major risks next (UPDATED!)

First, the biggest news of the day: the city of Izium fell to the Russian forces. Here is a map with Izium (Изюм) on the top and then two sets of arrows: the red ones show how the operational cauldron in the east of the Ukraine can be locked along the Lozovaia-Pavlograd while the black one shows the same option, but much closer to the surrounded Ukronazi forces along an Izium-Pokrovsk axis. … Read More >Major military and political developments and major risks next (UPDATED!)

CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Conflicting narratives

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine continues. This is widely agreed upon. Beyond that, media reporting on this conflict could not be more polarized and politicized. In the West, this conflict is black and white, good vs evil. No context is provided, which of course is done on purpose. … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Conflicting narratives