Jess Daly

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Jess is a journalist and writer for UNITED24MEDIA, freelance photographer and documentary producer from Wales. Her work focuses on military topics from weapons to strategic analysis and human rights issues. She has been working as a journalist covering life in Ukraine since 2016 and has been embedded on the frontlines with the Hospitallers Battalion since 2019. Her documentaries, written and photography been featured on BBC, ITV and many more.

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Jess Daly
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World
Russia’s “Merchant of Death” Viktor Bout Is Back in the Arms Business
Viktor Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death,” spent decades fueling global conflicts with Soviet-made weapons, making him one of the most prolific international arms dealers. After serving a lengthy prison term, he’s been released—and now the Russian war profiteer is back in business. But who is Bout, and what about his murky past gave him this notorious title?
Oct 10, 2024 15:53
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Jess Daly
Category
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Eyes Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets in Its Air Battle Against Russia
Ukraine is in advanced negotiations with Western allies to secure Swedish Gripen fighter jets, aiming to further strengthen its air superiority in the fight against the Russian invasion. What is the Gripen and what can it do?
Oct 10, 2024 13:20
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Jess Daly
Category
War in Ukraine
How a Pro-Russian Telegram Channel Monetizes the Slaughter of Ukrainians
Profiting from the brutal killings of Ukrainians, Russia’s top pro-war Telegram channel sells “exclusive” footage of Russian atrocities. What do we know about the channel and who cashing in on this blood money?
Oct 09, 2024 11:12
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Jess Daly
Category
World
Russia Failed to Amend the UN’s “Pact For the Future”
Russia tried to prevent and defer the UN’s latest ground-breaking draft agreement, “Pact for the Future” but their attempt at making amendments, failed. What does the pact include and why did Russia attempt to block it?
Oct 04, 2024 16:55
Author
Jess Daly
Category
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Repeatedly Redrawn Red Lines
“Russian red lines” have been a focal point of international debate since the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Moscow has persistently threatened the West that crossing their so-called “red lines” would drag NATO into war with Russia. But is Russia’s relentless red-line rhetoric still effective?
Oct 02, 2024 19:57
Author
Jess Daly
Category
World
Russia Creates New “Unfriendly Countries” List, Targeting Morality
Russia has published yet another list of “unfriendly countries” that do not share “traditional Russian values”—part of Moscow’s ongoing effort to retaliate against Western sanctions.
Oct 02, 2024 16:03