77th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, what next for Putin?
77th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, what next for Putin? By Philip Ingram MBE May 9th, 2022 was the Victory Parade in honour of the 77th anniversary of the victory of what the Russians refer to as the Great Patriotic War, the Second World War. In an ideal...
Could 9th May be the next step on a nuclear path?
Could 9th May be the next step on a nuclear path? By Philip Ingram MBE There is a lot of commentary suggesting Vladimir Putin will want to announce a victory in Ukraine at Moscow’s annual Parade, commemorating victory in the Second World War, with this year’s parade...
Influence and messaging, the Zelenskyy effect
Influence and messaging, the Zelenskyy effect by Philip Ingram MBE The headline recently appeared in the Daily Mail saying “Zelensky declares social media WAR: President launches campaign telling the world to demand politicians act by swamping the internet with signs...
Russia’s next move in the East
Russia’s next move in the East by Philip INGRAM MBE The appointment of General Dvornikov to be the overall Russian commander in their new phase of operations which will concentrate on seeking full territorial control of Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts, part of which make...
What does Russia’s withdrawal from around Kyiv mean?
What does Russia’s withdrawal from around Kyiv mean? by Philip INGRAM MBE Russia’s withdrawal of forces attacking into Kyiv from the North is a hugely significant step and change to its main effort in Ukraine. It makes no military sense to withdraw completely unless...
Russia’s refocus – what does it mean?
Russia’s refocus – what does it mean? “Our forces and resources will focus on the primary objective: full liberation of the Donbas,” said Sergei Rudskoy, head of the Russian General Staff’s Main Operational Department a matter of hours ago. So, what does this mean for...
Ukraine, a month in
Ukraine, a month in. by Philip Ingram MBE Life changed not just for Ukraine on 24th February 2022 but arguably for a large proportion of the world. Russia’s further invasion of a sovereign country has changed the continent of Europe, changed its political priorities...
Putin has lost his war in Ukraine and created Toxic Russia.
Putin has lost his war in Ukraine and created Toxic Russia. by Philip INGRAM MBE No matter what the end state is on the ground in Ukraine in the coming weeks there is one simple fact that cannot be disputed, Putin has lost. So, how can I be certain? Putin’s...
Russia and Ukraine, the Chemical and Biological threat with a touch of Nuclear
Russia and Ukraine, the Chemical and Biological threat with a touch of Nuclear By Philip Ingram MBE The Russian messaging machine has gone into overdrive on its claims that the Ukraine and the US are developing chemical or biological weapons for use against invading...
No fly zones and the Russian nuclear threat
No fly zones and the Russian nuclear threat by Philip INGRAM MBE The clamours to instigate some form of a no-fly zone over Ukraine are increasing as the humanitarian fall out from Russia’s invasion and increasing rocket attacks and shelling of built up and residential...
Sunday 27th February, Russia’s invasion and assessment **Updated**
Sunday 27th February, Russia’s invasion and assessment. *** Updated as at 1400 hrs to add comment ref Nuclear threat*** By Philip Ingram MBE Another day has passed where Russia has failed to achieve its main effort, the decapitation of the leadership in Ukraine....
The Russian attack, an assessment as at 26th February 2022
The Russian attack, an assessment as at 26th February 2022 By Philip Ingram MBE With Ukraine firmly under attack by Russia in the Air, from the Sea and by Land forces it is an opportune moment to take a proverbial step back and analyse what seems to be happening with...