Archive - Chris Newton

Has Russia Regained the Initiative in Ukraine?

Russia has intensified its operations in Ukraine in recent weeks. In late January, the Russians launched failed attacks in Zaporizhia Oblast in the…

Feb 16, 2023 •

January 2023

Think Tanks for Ukraine

Over the past week, a number of Western nations announced their intention to supply Main Battle Tanks to Ukraine. Among the key contributors include the…

Jan 30, 2023 •

December 2022

The Russo-Ukrainian War at the End of 2022

The second half of 2022 witnessed important developments in the Russo-Ukrainian War. In the summer, the Ukrainians used longer range Western-made…

Dec 28, 2022 •

June 2022

NATO's Capabilities, Will, and the Madrid Summit

NATO leaders are meeting during 28-30 June 2022 in Madrid for a historic summit – the first since Russia’s renewed invasion of Ukraine. NATO has…

Jun 30, 2022 •

The Battle of Severodonetsk: A Very Early Assessment

On 25 June, the Russians took full control of Severodonetsk, a city with a pre-war population of around 100,000. The Governor of Luhansk Oblast Serhiy…

Jun 27, 2022 •

May 2022

Have the Russians Made a Breakthrough in the Donbas?

Assessing the Popasna 'Breakout' and the Capture of Lyman

May 29, 2022 •

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