Ukraine, one year back and now
Ukraine, one year back and now By Philip Ingram MBE 12 months ago, Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, was in the final stages of making his mind up about his planned re-invasion of Ukraine. His Navy was engaged in manoeuvres off the Southwest Coast of Ireland,...
Ukraine, what’s happened and what’s to come in 23?
Ukraine, what’s happened and what’s to come in 23? By Philip Ingram MBE It was hard to predict as the world celebrated the birth of 2022 that only a few weeks later Russia would launch a major European conflict with global consequences. As we witness the birth of 2023...
Beacons of Hope
Beacons of Hope by Philip Ingram MBE As part of its preparation to ensure this Christmas is the safest and most secure possible for the all the Global Cyber Security Centre, has issues a warning of a new phenomenon they believe will have a global impact. It is not...
Ukraine – Russia being backed into a corner
Ukraine – Russia being backed into a corner By Philip Ingram MBE It has been a while since I wrote an assessment of my thinking on Ukraine, so I will start by way of a summary as to where we are today and how we got here. Putin’s aim when he stated his Special...
BBC Panorama – SAS Death Squads, A British War Crime
BBC Panorama - SAS Death Squads, A British War Crime by Philip Ingram MBE I have waited to comment on the BBC Panorama programme “SAS Death Squads, A British War Crime?” and waited until this morning to comment as I wanted to think through what was presented against...
The Long War – is that where Ukraine is heading?
The Long War – is that where Ukraine is heading? by Philip INGRAM MBE Let’s be very clear, strategically Russia has lost its war against Ukraine. Russia’s main effort was to topple the West leaning Zelenskyy Government and replace it with a Moscow centric puppet, as...
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...