This is a special issue of the Russian Military Digest dedicated to the Russo-Ukrainian War, composed on the basis of numerous open sources. You can see older issues of the Digest here. Kursk-Sumy Area In the Sumy region, Russians advanced towards Taratutyne with the fighting taking place east of the village. A static shot from the Russo-Ukrainian War interactive…
While ceasefires appear to be holding and one side has announced a new round of negotiations, uncertainty remains—particularly regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz. This discussion will examine the conflict’s current state, ongoing diplomatic efforts, and potential scenarios for how and when the war might end. Speaker:Mr. Alex Vatanka — Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute Moderator:Amb. Alex Petriashvili —…
This online discussion explores Armenia’s forthcoming elections and their broader political and geopolitical implications. As Armenia approaches a pivotal electoral moment, the country faces a complex intersection of domestic political competition, post-conflict recalibration, and shifting geopolitical alignments. The upcoming elections are not only a test of political leadership, but also a reflection of deeper societal…
This online discussion explores the evolving security landscape of the Baltic states amid growing uncertainty in transatlantic relations. For decades, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have relied on the United States as the cornerstone of their security architecture within NATO. However, recent debates about a possible reduction of U.S. commitments to Europe raise questions about the…
The Russian Geostrategy Monitor is a monthly brief that tracks Russian geostrategy worldwide employing the framework set in The Structure of Modern Russia’s Foreign Strategy. Russian geostrategic activities are also tracked on the regularly updated interactive Russian Geostrategy Map. Issue 39 covers the Russian geostrategy for the month of March 2026. The numbering and contents of the Outcomes, Goals…
The digest covers China’s political, diplomatic, economic, and other activities in the South Caucasus region and relations between China and the South Caucasus countries. It relies on a wide variety of sources, including the Chinese media. It is worth noting that the Chinese media is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (according to the World…
This is a special issue of the Russian Military Digest dedicated to the Russo-Ukrainian War, composed on the basis of numerous open sources. You can see older issues of the Digest here. Kursk-Sumy Area Fighting in the area continued without major changes. Kharkiv Area Fighting in the area continued without major changes. Kupyansk-Lyman Area Fighting…
This is a special issue of the Russian Military Digest dedicated to the Russo-Ukrainian War, composed on the basis of numerous open sources. You can see older issues of the Digest here. Kursk-Sumy Area Fighting in the area continued without major changes. Kharkiv Area Fighting in the area continued without major changes. Kupyansk-Lyman Area South…
Introduction The Southern Military District is the most significant military-administrative formation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Although it covers the smallest territory among the military districts, it has been at the forefront in terms of combat experience and participation in armed conflicts since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Presently, in addition…