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Articles by Vaclav Zoubek

2025-06-19

Putin says NATO’s increased defense spending poses no 'threat' to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has downplayed NATO's increased defense spending, asserting that it poses no "threat" to Russia. Speaking ahead of a crucial NATO summit in The Hague, Putin vowed to continue Russia's military advance in Ukraine and …

2025-06-18

What happened to the 150,000 homes that vanished from Spain's rental market?

Spain is grappling with a severe housing crisis, exacerbated by the post-pandemic surge in tourist rentals and a dwindling supply of long-term rental properties. The average Spaniard now spends 47% of their salary on rent, while salaries …

2025-06-17

Russia strikes Kyiv and Odesa with 'terrifying' waves of drones and missiles, killing at least 15

In a devastating overnight assault, Russia launched a massive wave of drones and missiles against Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people and injuring 116 others. The attacks, which President Volodymyr …

2025-06-16

World’s nuclear arsenals expanding, driven by US and Russia, researchers warns

The global nuclear landscape is shifting towards a new arms race, as most nuclear-armed states, led by the United States and Russia, continue to modernize and expand their arsenals. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports that …

2025-06-15

Two Russian explosives production-linked plants go up in flames after drone strikes (video)

Ukrainian forces launched a coordinated drone strike overnight, targeting two critical industrial facilities in southern Russia and the Volga region. The primary targets were the Nevinnomysk Azot plant in Stavropol Krai and the Novokuybyshevsk Petrochemical Company (NNK …

2025-06-14

Iran launches missiles at Israel, injuring 41 in Tel Aviv and other areas

In a significant escalation of tensions, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles against Israel, injuring 41 people in Tel Aviv and other areas. The attack was a retaliatory measure following Israel's extensive military operation, codenamed Operation …

2025-06-13

Israel threatens to strike Iran within days; U.S. won’t participate – reports

Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating, with Israel reportedly prepared to launch military strikes against Iran within days if Tehran does not accept a U.S.-backed proposal to curb its nuclear activities. A senior Israeli …

2025-06-12

Defense Express: Russia’s new jet-powered Shahed drone hits Kyiv for the first time — 3X faster than earlier models

Russia has reportedly deployed a new jet-powered attack drone, the Geran-3, in a recent strike on Kyiv, marking a significant escalation in its drone warfare capabilities. This advanced drone, likely a …

2025-06-11

ISW: Russian forces advance to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border

Russian forces have advanced to the administrative boundary between Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk oblasts, signaling broader territorial ambitions beyond the already annexed regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea. Geolocated footage and reports from Russian military bloggers indicate that Russian troops, including …

2025-06-10

Russia outguns NATO, producing more ammunition in three months than Alliance makes in year

Russia's military production has surged to unprecedented levels, outpacing all NATO countries combined. This alarming trend was highlighted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who revealed that Moscow produces more ammunition in three months than the …