The issue of Russia's connection with the terrorist organization Hezbollah is increasingly being raised in the international arena. Despite Moscow's official statements about its non-involvement, many facts and events point to the opposite. Russia, as one of the a key
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players in the Middle East, has long supported Hezbollah both through diplomatic channels and by supplying weapons through Syria, as well as to Iran. Despite the escalating disagreements, Iran remains Russia's ally. Israel struck a Russian base in Syria, where weapons were
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allegedly being delivered to neighboring Lebanon. Israeli security forces, conducting operations in Lebanon, found weapons of Russian origin in terrorist tunnels. Moscow supports terrorist groups to achieve its own geopolitical goals. Russian special services and PMCs
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operate in the region. Russia's strategy in this context seems obvious. By increasing tensions in the Middle East, Moscow seeks to distract the West's attention and resources, forcing it to switch from the conflict in Ukraine to another front. Russia is also trying to divide
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society on the basis of anti-Semitism. In the context of the information war that Russia is waging against democratic countries, such actions play a key role. Propaganda campaigns actively work to undermine trust in Western governments and cause internal conflicts. Thus,
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Russia plays the role of an initiator in the modern conflict, seeking to benefit from chaos and disagreements. For Moscow, this approach is part of a broader strategy to weaken Western alliances and strengthen its position on the world stage. It is important to note that
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Russia's actions are not limited to arms supplies. Moscow is actively using diplomatic and political tools to support Hezbollah and other radical groups, while simultaneously trying to strengthen its position in Syria and Lebanon. Israel, faced with this threat, is forced
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to respond harshly and decisively. In recent years, the country has demonstrated that the only effective response to terrorist actions is a pinpoint and tough force response. Israel's long-standing experience shows that concessions and negotiations with terrorist
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organizations do not lead to peace, but only give them time to regroup and attack again. Israel's example is an important lesson for other countries, especially in light of the war in Ukraine, which has been facing horrific aggression from Russia for more than a decade.
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Modern threats to democracy require decisive actions and strategies aimed at protecting citizens and territory. And only a tough and targeted response to such challenges can guarantee security and stability in the future. Any delays in the supply of necessary weapons and
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restrictions on their use only allow terrorists to cause more damage and kill more people. Maybe it is time for NATO to conduct a major counter-terrorism operation and quickly put an end to the Russian hybrid global threat?
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Russia has no Red Lines, Israel does not have them either and this has proven its effectiveness. Why do Ukraine still have them?
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The outgoing Biden administration will be remembered in history as an example of failed U.S. security assistance policy. Enormous sums allocated by the United States for aid to Ukraine have remained uncontracted. Of the many billions of dollars provided through the USAI 1/5
program, only $13 million were committed to contracts. Approximately $10 billion remains unused, and its allocation will be handled by the new administration. For comparison, $4.6 billion in replacement funds were obligated during the same period. While the United States 2/5
continues to declare itself Ukraine’s strongest ally, its delays lead to significant losses among Ukrainians. Ukraine depends on international aid, and without the support of its allies, it would not have been able to hold back Russia’s advance for so long. However, 3/5
Russia exploits the energy crisis in Transnistria to escalate tensions in the region and shift blame onto Ukraine. Moldova offered assistance with fuel and gas supplies, but the government of the unrecognized republic refused the help. Playing the victim and portraying
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Ukraine in a negative light now serves their interests much better. The same tactics are employed by other allies of Putin and Moldova's neighbors - Hungary and Slovakia. The Kremlin uses these situations as part of a massive information campaign against Ukraine, aiming
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to influence public opinion across Europe. Propagandists are on the ground, producing videos showing freezing, impoverished residents left without gas. Although Hungary and Slovakia secured gas supplies through the TurkStream pipeline, costs have risen significantly.
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Happy New Year! So many events have unfolded during the break that it’s hard to choose a topic for an article. Perhaps the most pressing issue today is the new offensive in the Kursk region. Since the operation has just begun, and naturally, the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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keep their plans secret, reports on Telegram suggest the offensive is progressing successfully. Ukrainian forces are actively using electronic warfare systems. Regarding the Donetsk region, Russia continues its advance, though the pace has noticeably slowed, which does not
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make the AFU’s job any easier. In Pokrovsk, Russian drones are operating intensively. Multiple sources have noted that the main issue on the Pokrovsk front is internal problems within the Ukrainian army, as reported by numerous military insiders. There are shortages of
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This week, we received an answer on how effective the Korean troops are and how much they are helping Russia in the Kursk region. Footage of North Korean attacks demonstrates that they lack the skills to conduct modern warfare, which was not a surprise. They managed to
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capture several trenches, which were eventually recaptured by Ukrainian forces. The North Koreans became easy targets as they advanced through open fields in large groups. They proved to be ineffective, but it should not be forgotten that Ukrainians still have to repel these
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attacks, incurring their own losses. The situation remains difficult on the Pokrovsk direction as well. However, there have been some changes and personnel reshuffles. For a long time, reports from the area highlighted inadequate command, which led to the advancement of
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No dictatorship lasts forever, and all dictators are mortal. Putin, due to his age alone, may "kick the bucket" very soon, although, unlike ordinary Russians, he can afford proper medical care. The events in Syria are clearly a significant blow to his nervous system and 1/9
heart health. Such a scenario is now easy to imagine within Russia itself. The fall of Assad created a power vacuum in Syria, and now several countries are advancing their interests. Sunnis backed by Turkey, Kurds supported by the U.S., factions supported by Israel, Iran and 2/9
remnants of Hezbollah, along with the remains of Russian units — all of it has become a chaotic mix. It's far too early to speak of an end to the crisis. Stability in Syria will not return soon. Over the years, Assad destroyed the moderate opposition, leaving only the most 3/9
Russia continues to advance and achieve local successes in the areas of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. However, it is difficult to call this a success, as it comes at a huge cost in Russian losses. In this sense, the report differs little from previous ones from this section of the
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front. But the main events of recent days are, of course, in Syria. The regime of Bashar al-Assad has fallen, and it took only a few days for this to happen. Bashar al-Assad was the last dictator from the era of the Arab Spring. Ben Ali, Hosni Mubarak, Abdelaziz Bouteflika,
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Muammar Gaddafi – for various reasons, they are no longer in power. Among all the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, Syria saw the highest number of casualties and destruction. Protests, which escalated into a civil war, began in 2011. Losing power and control,
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