OPINIONOPINION, Russia has effectively admitted defeat In UkraineThe aim now is regime survival.quotes
Russia falls back on urban siege warfare tactics in UkraineSequential urban sieges are brutally effective, but ensure lasting hatred and make long-term success unlikely.
Analysis: Russia’s tactical change-up in SyriaWhile Russia announced a major withdrawal of its military might last month, the opposite appears to have taken place.
Iran’s missiles: How big a threat to regional rivals?What kind of a military impact could Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal have in the event of a potential conflict?
Will Saudi jets change balance of power in Syria?Deployment of kingdom’s air force has important implications for the coalition’s abilities in Syria.
Analysis: How Russia keeps piling pressure on TurkeyMoscow deploys its most sophisticated warplanes to Syria as relations with Ankara continue to strain.
What the British military really contributes in SyriaBritish Parliament will vote on Wednesday on whether it should extend RAF strikes in Iraq and Syria.
Analysis: Downing of Russian jet hardly a surpriseRussia should not be surprised that one of its jets was shot down by Turkey near the Syrian border.
Analysis: Iran’s Russian missiles ‘intensify arms race’Range and advance tracking of S-300 system allows Iran to threaten aircraft long way from its borders.
Analysis: Is Russia flexing its missiles in Syria?Use of advanced missiles and state-of-the-art jets suggests Moscow is sending a message to more than just Syrian rebels.