Ukraine War Live Ticker +++ 11:30 Expert: "Putin Stuck in the Outdated Intelligence Tactics of the 70s"
"70s-style KGB strategies continue to be employed by Putin, according to the expert at 11:30."
FacebookTwitterWhatsappE-MailPrintCopy LinkIn what appears to be a mind-boggling repetition of history, Russia's president Vladimir Putin's tactics in the ongoing Ukraine war have been criticized as akin to the outdated Cold War intelligence strategies of the 1970s by Russia expert Niko Karasek. The expert suggests that this approach is anything but a genuine peace initiative.
Politics Cold War Strategies Revisited - "Putin Stuck in the Outdated Intelligence Tactics of the 70s" With growing skepticism, former Chancellor Olaf Scholz cautioned against harboring illusions about Putin's agenda during the SPD federal party conference. Scholz warned of Putin's ambition not only to retain his control over Ukraine but to aim even higher, living in the past while threatening the founding principles of post-war Europe. Scholz emphasized that Putin's methods have changed little since the beginning of the war, and the Bundeswehr and NATO have had to respond accordingly, becoming stronger and forging new strides in cooperation.
10:51 Ukraine Wants to Utilize Frozen Russian Assets for Military Aid The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha has urged Western partners to use the frozen Russian assets, not just the interest earned on them, to fund Ukraine's military needs, as well as supporting the country's reconstruction and its defense industry. "We must take unprecedented and daring steps to stop Russia," Sybiha declared, highlighting the unity of Ukraine's allies as crucial to the decision-making process.
09:35 Putin's Alleged Daughter - Who is Luiza Rozova? Paris-based Luiza Rozova, said to be Putin's offspring, has remained concealed from the public eye amidst her father's ongoing military campaign. An acquaintance from her artistic circle speaks of Rozova, discussing her identity and her thoughts on her powerful, enigmatic father.
Politics Secret Life in Paris Putin's Alleged Daughter - Who is Luiza Rozova? 09:03 Ukraine Defends Against Remaining Drones - One Hits High-Rise The Russian forces continued their incessant drone attacks overnight, with 21 of the hostile devices downed. The last drone managed to hit a high-rise in Odessa (see 5:14 AM entry).
08:17 Heavy Casualties for Russia - Over 1 Million Soldiers Injured or Killed Russia has incurred severe losses since the onset of its invasion, with 1,017,720 soldiers reportedly either killed or injured as of today. A considerable additional 1,000 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded in the preceding 24 hours. The alarming milestone of one million casualties had been reached around two weeks ago.
07:33 Mass Troop Gathering in Pokrovsk - 111,000 Russian Soldiers Await Instructions Russia has been amassing troops near Pokrovsk, according to the Ukrainian military commander Aleksandr Syrskyi. Approximately 111,000 Russian soldiers have already amassed in the region. Attention has been focused on capturing the contentious city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region for months, with the Russian army attempting to advance into neighboring Dnipropetrovsk in recent months.
07:04 Half of Americans Back New Russia Sanctions In accordance with a recent YouGov poll, around half of the American population supports implementing additional sanctions against Russia. The proposed sanctions bill in the US Senate aims to levy import tariffs of over 500 percent on goods originating from countries that persist in purchasing Russian energy products. US President Donald Trump has not announced support for this measure, and the vote on the bill has reportedly been postponed.
06:35 ISW: Putin Understates War Costs The Kremlin continues to downplay the economic and social costs of the war in Ukraine, as well as Russia's military spending, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Putin's claims suggest that sanctions will not negatively affect the Russian economy, and he intends to reduce defense spending after 2026 due to high inflation and weak economic growth. This rhetoric likely aims to depict the Russian government as caring for its citizens and to disregard recent indicators of the war's societal and economic consequences.
06:01 Rescue Efforts Underway After Drone Strike Armed with 23 drones, Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Odessa. Rescue teams are working to pull survivors from a burning building after the attack.
05:14 Drone Strike Hits High-Rise in Odessa - Couple Killed At least two individuals lost their lives in the Russian aerial attack on Odessa, with six others injured. A drone struck the upper floors of a 21-story residential building, igniting a fire. When the blaze was extinguished, rescue workers discovered the bodies of a couple in the rubble.
03:58 Estonia and Lithuania Withdraw from Landmine Treaty Citing the deteriorating security situation in the region caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine, Estonia and Lithuania have withdrawn from the landmine treaty. The Ottawa Convention bans the use, storage, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. Over 160 countries, including Ukraine, have signed the treaty; Russia and the USA are not signatories to the agreement.
02:00 Intelligence Agency Investigates Bribery Attempt Over Jet Technology Odessa police arrested an individual suspected of attempting to bribe an engineer responsible for designing military aircraft technology in Ukraine under the guise of a business enterprise. The suspect stands to face up to eight years in prison upon conviction.
00:26 Drone Strike in Odessa Russian military forces attacked Odessa with combat drones overnight, causing explosions and fires in several areas. The ongoing situation has led to the evacuation of civilians, and there have been no casualty reports as of yet.
23:18 US Ambassador Leaves Moscow - No Successor in Sight The US Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, has completed her mission in Moscow. The successor to her position remains undetermined as Trump has yet to announce a replacement. Tracy served in the post since January 2023, becoming the first woman in US history to hold the position.
22:11 Estonia's Foreign Minister: Ukraine's Resilience is a Quality That Can Counteract Putin Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna refuted claims of Russia's victory in Ukraine. Tsahkna credited Ukraine's resilience and capacity to counteract Putin's aggressive tactics, suggesting that further sanctions, increased investments, and military support for Ukraine will force Russia to the negotiating table.
21:45 Casualties in Donetsk from Russian Smerch Shelling Two civilians tragically lost their lives in the Donetsk region due to Smerch-type multiple rocket launcher shelling by the Russian military. The elderly victims, 57 and 66 years of age, were the victims of this attack, with a 64-year-old woman injured.
21:25 Reported Death in Cherson from Drone Strike A fatal drone attack in Cherson has led to the death of a 48-year-old man. The individual was rushed to the hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.
20:46 Ukrainian Military Claims Raid on Russian Airbase The Ukrainian military reported a successful attack on a Russian military airport in the Southern region of Volgograd, striking four Russian bombers of the Su-34 type, and a maintenance and repair base. The objective of the raid was to diminish Russia's capacity to launch aerial attacks on Ukrainian territory. The claims have yet to be independently verified.
20:22 Stegner Emphasizes Importance of Dialogue with Regime in Dispute SPD politician Ralf Stegner provided justification for his efforts to maintain dialogue with Russia, despite considering Putin a war criminal. Stegner advocated for discussion on peacemaking strategies and stressed the importance of having conversations with regimes that are significantly different from democratic societies.
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Source: ntv.de, ses/mau/hul/dpa/rts/AFP
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The ongoing Ukraine war has been criticized for displaying outdated Cold War tactics, specifically from Russia's president Vladimir Putin, who has been likened to the 1970s' intelligence strategies, by Russia expert Niko Karasek. Meanwhile, foreign minister Andrij Sybiha is urging Western allies to use frozen Russian assets, not just the interest earned, to fund Ukraine's military needs and reconstruction.
Growing concerns over Putin's agenda have led former Chancellor Olaf Scholz to caution against illusions about his true intentions, emphasizing his desire not only to maintain control over Ukraine but to threaten post-war European principles. This political climate has prompted the Bundeswehr and NATO to strengthen their military response and enhance cooperation.
