Five ‘gifts’ to Putin: How the US and Israel’s war with Iran could play into the Kremlin’s hands
Escalation between the US (with Israel) and Iran, even with the weakening of Tehran as Moscow’s Middle Eastern partner, can unexpectedly give the Kremlin a series of tactical bonuses. The logic is simple: the more crises simultaneously, the easier it is for Russia to shift the agenda in a direction convenient for it — in […]
“Let’s break it down”: why strikes on Iran are important for the war in Ukraine – the chief rabbi of Ukraine explained in a video
On February 2, 2026, a short video appeared on the Chief rabbi of Ukraine / Головний Рабин України page with the theme: “How the war in Iran is connected to the war in Ukraine”. The author addresses the audience on the road, essentially commenting on a debate he hears around him: whether it is beneficial […]
Paralympics-2026 under scandal: Ukraine was banned from wearing uniforms with the country’s map, several countries boycott the opening
The Winter Paralympics 2026 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have not yet started, but a political conflict is already brewing around them. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) allowed some Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate with national symbols, which sparked a wave of boycotts of the opening ceremony. Another decision added additional resonance: the Ukrainian […]
City on the brink of starvation: how the occupied Ukrainian Oleshky is turning into a humanitarian catastrophe
While global media discuss crises in the Middle East and new geopolitical risks, a nearly unnoticed tragedy is unfolding on the left bank of the Kherson region. The Russian-occupied Oleshky has effectively found itself in isolation — without stable supplies of food, medicine, and basic living conditions. According to local authorities and residents, the city […]
USA, Israel, and Iran: A Real Comparison of Military Power and the Balance of Threats in the Middle East
Amid the escalation around Iran, the question is increasingly being asked: how comparable is the military potential of the parties to a possible conflict. An analytical study by the Experts Club center shows that formally comparing the armies of the USA, Israel, and Iran can be done by numbers, but the real balance is determined […]
Middle East and weapons for Ukraine: Zelensky assessed the risks for air defense supplies
The escalation of the situation in the Middle East has raised a new question in the European and Ukrainian agenda — will military operations against Iran affect the volumes of Western military aid to Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that at the moment, Kyiv has not received any signals about a reduction in arms supplies. […]
Britain attracts Ukrainian specialists against Iranian drones: a new security coalition in the Persian Gulf
The military escalation around Iran is gradually forming a new security architecture in the Middle East. The United Kingdom has officially confirmed its readiness to expand defense cooperation with allies, including using Ukrainian experience in combating strike drones — a technology that has become a key threat to countries in the region. The statement by […]
Iran after Khamenei’s death: decisive 48 hours, nuclear blackmail, and the risk of regime capitulation
The situation around Iran is rapidly approaching a point that could change the political map of the Middle East. After the elimination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the country found itself simultaneously in a state of internal crisis, military pressure, and a power struggle within the system itself. According to analysts, the next two days […]
“We will be next”: Kremlin ideologist snapped after strikes on Iran
The escalation around Iran has caused a nervous reaction not only in Tehran but also in the Russian political space. One of the loudest voices was Alexander Dugin — a person long referred to in Russian propaganda as the ideologist of the so-called ‘Russian world’ and a philosopher close to the Kremlin. His latest statements […]
Experts discuss data leaks that led to the removal of Iranian leaders, calling them “moles” in the power system
During an unprecedented military escalation in the Middle East, Iran suffered critical losses in its top leadership. The situation was discussed by analyst Ilya Kusa and political scientist Yuri Romanenko. The precision strikes by the US and Israeli coalition not only destroyed strategic infrastructure but also physically eliminated the state’s top officials. Experts point out […]