Nato wargame finds Russia could overrun Baltics in days The simulation warned that weak US leadership and hesitation by Nato allies could let Moscow seize the region quickly Evening Standard · Feb 8
South Africa launches investigation into 17 citizens fighting in Ukraine Men aged 20 to 39 ‘lured to join mercenary force’ in Donbas region have requested assistance to return home The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025
Ukraine needs more than a $30 billion arsenal for counterstrike KYIV: Armed with well over $30 billion in weapons freshly supplied by its allies, Ukraine is gearing up for a counteroffensive that may push Russia closer to ending its war, or show neither side has enough firepower to seize the advantage. The Times of India · May 11, 2023
Luhansk governor says Russia now controls 70% of Sievierodonetsk Fighting continues in key eastern city as Volodymyr Zelenskiy says up to 100 Ukrainian soldiers dying each day The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2022