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Since the recent alleged "coup" attempt in Russia, there has been significant curiosity surrounding the influential individuals within Kremlin circles. Many are questioning who holds sway over Putin and whether there are any potential future threats of a putsch against him. In this discussion, let's delve into Putin's inner circle, comprising of the "siloviki" and the "oligarchs". These individuals possess the levers of political power in present-day Russia. Who are they, and what roles do they play in relation to Putin? Could one of them potentially succeed Putin as the President of Russia when he is no longer considered indispensable? President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin WHO ARE THE "SILOVIKI"? The "siloviki" also known as "seurocrats" in political science, are individuals who have a background in security and military services (such as the former KGB, or current FSB) and have secured positions within ...

Disinformation and misinformation are two related concepts that refer to false or misleading information. WHAT IS DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION? Disinformation refers to false or misleading information that is intentionally spread with the goal of deceiving people or manipulating their beliefs or opinions. It is often spread by individuals or organizations with specific agendas, such as governments, political campaigns, or special interest groups. Disinformation can be distributed through a variety of channels, including social media, news media, and propaganda. Misinformation, on the other hand, refers to false or misleading information that is spread without the intention of deceiving people or manipulating their beliefs or opinions. Misinformation can be shared unintentionally through inaccurate reporting or through the sharing of rumors or urban legends. It can also be spread intentionally by people who are not aware that the information they are sharing is false or misleading....

During the past few weeks, one voice has united the brave, fighting Ukrainians alongside Europe and other allies to bring awareness to what is going on in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. That voice has been none other than Ukrainian President, Mr Volodymyr Zelensky. Rising from a TV show comedian to a strong, inspirational hero. His famous quote, ''I need ammunition, not a ride." has become the beacon of hope for many Ukrainians. Their president, brave as ever, decided to stay in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, to fight and lead his people. Even in the face of fear. Even in the face of the threat of assassination. Even in the threat of an ambush by the Russian army. He stayed, alongside his team. Volodymyr Zelensky at the podium where he films his daily social media updates But who is the man behind this hero image? What motivated him to become president? And where did he find the courage to be so brave in the face of immense danger? BIOGRAPHY The comic turned pres...

As we are entering the third week of the of the Russia-Ukraine war.....Ukraine is still standing! Sure, bombs are flying, and missiles are hitting every residential building, school and hospital, but Ukrainians are still fighting against the Russian invaders. And, make no mistake, they are invaders, unwelcomed visitors on Ukrainian land. How various cities in Ukraine looks like now, after constant shelling On 7th March, there was the third round of negotiations between the two countries. Russia came up with a list of demands for ceasefire that Ukraine must comply with, for this war to end: Ukraine to stop military action Enshrine neutrality as part of its constitution Allow the absorption of Crimea into Russian territory Recognise Luhansk and Donetsk as independent territories, as per the Kremlin vote in middle of February. No surprise that the peace talks failed. Russia really wants to push Ukraine in a corner, to get it to play ball to their insane demands. But Ukraine will ...

This week things have heated up in Ukraine. We have been sitting on the edge of our seats, those of us who are following this conflict. Russia has been building up the troops, moving hardware and keeping the world guessing. What is the next move? When is the next move? What are they even hoping to achieve? Ukrainian troops training for potential conflict with Russia These questions can only be answered by one man, and one man only: Mr Vladimir Putin, the master puppeteer of the Russian Federation. He is the key to peace in Europe, or a certain bloodbath for both Ukraine and for Russia. How many young people, innocent people, have to keep dying in Ukraine, from all sides, before we can see Mr Putin happy? In our last post, we established over 14,000 people died in the Donbass conflict so far since 2014. People keep dying there even in present times  because the conflict has not finished.  MERCENARIES IN UKRAINE There is chatter that dozens of Wagner Group mercenaries h...

Private military companies, or PMCs, have been around for hundreds of years. Colloquially known as mercenaries, these are soldiers that fight for money. They don't have allegiance to any political party, religion or state. Their only allegiance is to cold, hard cash. As such, using these services makes it easy and clear. Money in exchange for a range of services like protection and security, trainings or support for official armed forces. But, on the other hand, this also makes mercenaries dangerous. They work without parameters, and have nobody to answer to. As they are private contractors, they only have themselves to listen to. So, how ethical is it to use these PMCs? What are the benefits? And, lastly, what are the pitfalls a country might find with these operators? WHAT IS A PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY? Essentially, a PMC, as they are better known, are security companies that provide the same services as traditional armed forces, governmental security personnel, or poli...