Iranian protests and the war in Ukraine: why the collapse of the ayatollah regime could hit Russia
The potential fall of the ayatollah regime in Iran could significantly alter the balance of power around the war in Ukraine — primarily because Iran has long been not just a political partner for Moscow, but a working “rear” for arms and sanctions evasion. This is discussed in an analysis by RBC-Ukraine about the wave […]
Ukraine has officially condemned the violence of the Iranian authorities against protesters and called on the international community for decisive action.
Ukraine called on the international community to increase pressure on the Iranian regime due to violence against protesters and parallel support for Russia’s war against Ukraine. This was stated on January 10, 2025, by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, linking internal repression in Iran and external aggression as […]
The Iranian government is “shutting down” the country: how internet shutdowns are changing protests and leaving the diaspora in a blind spot
On Thursday evening, around eight o’clock, Iran shut down the internet, effectively cutting off about 85 million people from the outside world. Such a move has already become a recognizable practice for Tehran during crisis periods — when the authorities try to simultaneously disrupt coordination on the streets and block the flow of evidence to […]
BILD: “Woe to those who trusted Putin” – 4 countries betrayed by the Kremlin: when an ally asks for help, and in response — silence
The German tabloid BILD is once again spinning the old theme: trust Moscow — prepare to be left alone. The formula sounds harsh, but it has specific cases that are now being recalled more often — from Latin America to the Middle East and the Caucasus. And it’s not about “friendship” in general. It’s about […]
Human resource as front #1: why 2026 could decide the war in Ukraine
The war of attrition in Ukraine is entering a phase where not only hardware but also people are decisive. By early 2026, chronic personnel shortages, mobilization failures, increased desertion, and declining trust in the replenishment system come to the forefront. According to military observers, these factors could most significantly affect the resilience of the defense […]
As a protest against the boycott of Israel, a Ukrainian director withdrew his film from the prestigious IDFA festival – was it noticed in Israel?
“My film is not Israeli, and neither am I. I am Ukrainian, and my decision is based not on my nationality, but on the principles I have adhered to all my life. I am firmly convinced that one cannot judge a nation and that we judge people by their actions, not by their passports,” – […]
Kyiv in frost without light and heat: emergency outages after a strike on energy, Ukraine demands a UN Security Council meeting
Kyiv, January 10, 2026 — emergency power outages have been introduced in the capital of Ukraine following Russian missile strikes on the energy infrastructure. The city administration reported that the order for outages came from “Ukrenergo”. Due to the situation in the city, the operation of water supply, heating, and electric transport has been temporarily […]
OIC prepares an emergency meeting after Saar’s visit to Somaliland
A group of Arab and Islamic countries issued a collective statement sharply condemning the visit of Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to the region of Somaliland. The document describes the visit as “illegal” and interprets it as a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, as well as an undermining of international norms […]
Trump loses patience with Putin: “the carrot is gone,” tankers and 500% sanctions are on the table
In Washington, irritation is growing over how Moscow is conducting negotiations on Ukraine: in the entourage of US President Donald Trump, the thought is increasingly voiced that the main obstacle to any agreements is Putin, not Kyiv. The British press describes this as a transition from “carrot and stick” to a phase where “the carrot […]
Eviatar Banai: the series “Chance for Salvation” was released on yes Docu
“`html On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the documentary series about musician Eviatar Banai premiered on the yes Docu platform — a project that was filmed over many years and compiled into four long episodes. The Russian title can be translated as “Chance for Salvation” (original — “סיכוי להינצל”). At the center is not an “official […]