War in Ukraine

Following the leaders of Syria and Venezuela, another despotic regime has been left without its head — Iran. Ali Khamenei was killed in missile strikes, a fact confirmed by the remaining leadership in the country. The trio of nations had been “good” friends of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, but his circle of allies is shrinking before his eyes.

Severely wounded and taken captive, a Ukrainian soldier, call sign “Positive,” found himself in the most negative of circumstances. Yet, not only did he survive, but he also ultimately convinced his Russian captors to surrender.

From disabling Russian Starlink access to building anti-ballistic capabilities, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is betting on speed, technology, and tighter partner coordination to regain the initiative in the war.

Denmark has been one of Ukraine’s most devoted allies since the start of the full-scale invasion, notably setting a precedent in 2024 by committing to deliver all its artillery reserves to Ukraine.

“He may see himself as a Tsar, but he is a slave of war,” President Zelenskyy said regarding the Russian leader at the Munich Security Conference on February 14, adding that Putin “cannot imagine life without power or after power.” How many wars has Russia been in since Putin came to power?

For years, analysts spoke of “Fortress Russia”—an economy insulated by vast reserves and conservative fiscal policy. Then, what began as a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine has evolved into a full-scale degradation of Russia’s economic system.