Defence And Military

Discontent grows around Putin amid war strain

Published: 24 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Signs of growing frustration inside Russia’s political and business elite are emerging as President Vladimir Putin faces mounting pressure from a prolonged war in Ukraine, economic instability, and increasing public dissatisfaction, according to sources close to the Kremlin and international intelligence officials. While speculation surrounding an imminent coup or collapse of the Russian leadership remains highly uncertain, interviews...

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Zelenskyy warns over Oreshnik threat as Kyiv hit

Published: 24 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was rocked by a major wave of missile and drone strikes early Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia’s reported use or preparation of advanced hypersonic weapons risks setting a dangerous global precedent for future conflicts. Explosions were heard across multiple districts of Kyiv shortly after 1am local time, following alerts from Ukraine’s air...

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Putin Declares Russia Victory at Scaled Victory Day Parade

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia will “always be victorious” as he presided over a significantly scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, held under intense security measures and heightened fears of potential Ukrainian strikes. The annual commemoration, traditionally one of the most symbolic displays of Russian military power, took place in a markedly subdued atmosphere this...

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Trump likens US Navy actions to ‘pirates’

Published: 02 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US president Donald Trump has sparked controversy after comparing American naval operations to piracy, as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East over a growing maritime standoff with Iran. Speaking at a rally in Florida, Trump described a recent US naval operation in strikingly blunt terms, telling supporters that American forces had boarded and seized a vessel...

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Ukraine strikes Tuapse as oil disaster worsens

Published: 02 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, striking the Black Sea port of Tuapse for the fourth time in just over two weeks, as a growing environmental crisis unfolds along Russia’s southern coastline. According to Ukrainian officials, the latest strike targeted a major oil refinery and seaport facility that plays a critical role in...

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Trump orders US troop pullout from Germany

Published: 02 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A major shift in transatlantic defence policy is unfolding as Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to withdraw thousands of American troops from Germany, intensifying tensions with NATO allies and raising fresh concerns over the future of US military strategy in Europe. The Pentagon confirmed on Friday that around 5,000 US troops will be pulled out of Germany...

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USS Gerald R Ford Ends Record Naval Deployment

Published: 30 April  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is preparing to return to its home port in Virginia after an extended overseas deployment that has drawn significant attention within military and political circles. According to US defence officials, the carrier will begin its journey back from the Middle East in the coming days, concluding a deployment...

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RAF Typhoons scrambled amid Russian drone threat near Nato

Published: 25 April  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Royal Air Force fighter jets have been scrambled from a Romanian air base in response to a suspected Russian drone threat operating close to Nato territory, in a late-night mission that highlights ongoing tensions along Europe’s eastern flank. Two Eurofighter Typhoon jets, operated by the Royal Air Force, were deployed from bases in Romania as part of a...

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MoD Has Lost Track of Veteran Recall List, Says Adviser

Published: 19 April  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A senior defence adviser has raised serious concerns that the UK Ministry of Defence has lost effective contact with tens of thousands of former military personnel who remain legally liable for recall in the event of national emergency, warning that gaps in the system could undermine Britain’s ability to rapidly mobilise experienced forces during a crisis. George Robertson,...

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Is Britain Ready? Experts Warn of ‘Bizarre’ Military Delay

Published: 15 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The internal corridors of Westminster are currently echoing with a sharp and public disagreement. Leading military figures are now openly questioning the government’s commitment to national safety today. Fiona Hill has joined a chorus of voices criticising a perceived lack of urgency. She previously served as a senior White House adviser and understands the global stakes. Hill suggests...

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