Day: February 6, 2025

5/ North Korea appears to be using its alliance with Russia to leverage the war in Ukraine as a testing ground to refine its missile technology and broader military capabilities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Deputy Minister of Transport Dmitry Bakanov to replace…

— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) February 7, 2025

4/ A Russian state-run poll suggests that the Russian public maintains a high level of support for the war in Ukraine despite mounting challenges.

Russian authorities continue efforts to increase social benefits for Russian military personnel likely to support ongoing… pic.twitter.com/dqPunk3woy

— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) February 7, 2025

3/ Ukrainian forces recaptured lost positions near Kurakhove. pic.twitter.com/9fiamXtoin

— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) February 7, 2025

2/ Russian forces recently advanced near Kupyansk, Chasiv Yar, and Kurakhove.

Full report: https://t.co/YU1P8DAVnw pic.twitter.com/Fik6vIrJ2l

— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) February 7, 2025

The fuse is lit—rising tensions in the Middle East are pushing the region toward a three-front war. If diplomacy fails, the fallout won’t stay contained. #ww3 #MiddleEast #GlobalConflict
#WW3Watchhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1955043/ww3-fears-explode-middle-east

— Robert Morton (@Robert4787) February 7, 2025

The U.S. attorney general has disbanded an anti-Russian oligarch sanctions task force to shift resources to anti-cartel activities. https://t.co/tAdzsJv0PZ

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 7, 2025

NEW | Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Feb. 6, 2025: Ukrainian forces launched a new series of battalion-sized mechanized assaults in Kursk Oblast and advanced up to five kilometers behind Russian lines southeast of Sudzha, Kursk Oblast on February 6.

Geolocated footage… pic.twitter.com/pcGtaUXgWJ

— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) February 7, 2025