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...
Russia’s potential war plan for Ukraine
A possible Russian Op Plan for a further limited incursion into Ukraine - a potential war plan. *** Updated at 21 1845 Z Feb 22*** This is based on opensource information only and there remains an outside possibility that President Putin will slowly withdraw forces...
Russia and Ukraine – we all sit and wait
Russia and Ukraine - we all sit and wait by Philip INGRAM MBE One thing about some Western Press coverage of the potential escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, is that everyone is searching for an immediate headline and therefore examining every...
Intelligence the key to understanding Russia’s intentions.
Intelligence the key to understanding Russia’s intentions. By Philip Ingram MBE Last week U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan said that the U.S. is not certain that Putin has made a final decision to invade Ukraine. But “it may well happen soon.” Ben Wallace...
What is driving Putin’s thinking on Ukraine?
What is driving Putin’s thinking on Ukraine? by Philip Ingram, MBE Watching the debacle that was the rapid Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the huge amounts of equipment abandoned, destroyed, or falling into Taliban hands as the Afghan security forces melted away,...
Russia and Ukraine, a path to conflict.
Russia and Ukraine, a path to conflict. by Philip INGRAM MBE You don’t deploy over 100,000 troops for months in winter on the borders of another country which you have already annexed elements of in 2014, unless you intend to use them. Troops deployed into areas...