Putin’s Two-Hour Bluster: West Blamed as Russia Gears Up for ‘New Cold War’!

Vladimir Putin has given his annual state of the nation address, two weeks before Russia’s 2024 presidential election in which he is expected to win yet another five year term in office. As expected, the speech, which lasted two hours, was the usual combination of bluff, bombast, and hyperbole as he played to his galleryContinue reading “Putin’s Two-Hour Bluster: West Blamed as Russia Gears Up for ‘New Cold War’!”

Ukraine – 2 years on: What Happens Next?

So, the second anniversary of Russia’s assault has come and gone, and where are we? Well, not that further forward than we were two years ago if we’re honest.  Russia still illegally occupies Ukrainian territory and Ukraine continues to defend bravely against the aggressor and win back its land where it can. To recap briefly,Continue reading “Ukraine – 2 years on: What Happens Next?”