Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 5, 2026

Putin’s next gamble could be devastating for Russia

Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing Russia for a military escalation while simultaneously managing his role as election campaign chief.

Europe failing to deter Russia’s ‘hybrid’ war, warn defence officials

European defence officials warn the continent is failing to deter Russia's hybrid warfare and cannot sustain a long-term war of attrition.

On the ground in China’s wiped-out border zone, the fate of hundreds is still unknown

Niger coup attempt: Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?

Niger has accused France and neighboring nations of involvement in a failed coup attempt, threatening to pursue international legal action.

How significant are the Yemeni government’s military gains against Houthis?

Iran says it plans to announce a new ‘exclusion zone’ near the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has indicated it will announce a new prohibited or exclusion zone near the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the coming days.