Nojus T
Founder and editor of VanguardEast
I am a Lithuania-based writer covering Russia’s war against Ukraine, Baltic security, NATO, and the military and political developments shaping Europe. I have followed and documented the full-scale war for more than four years, with a focus on making complex developments clear, well-sourced, and accessible.
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Zelenskyy Asks European Allies For Air Defense Help After Russian Barrages.
Russian forces launched a massive aerial offensive across Ukraine today, once again targeting civilian infrastructure and urban centers. The human toll is significant, with regional authorities reporting fatalities and dozens of injuries across multiple regions. In Dnipro, a morning missile strike hit a private enterprise, leaving five people dead and 29 injured. Emergency crews have…
Germany Considers Compulsory Military Service as Voluntary Recruitment Falls Short
Germany is facing a critical decision over whether to bring back mandatory military service, as voluntary efforts to strengthen the Bundeswehr continue to fall short. The government aims to expand the army to 260,000 soldiers by 2035, up from 185,000 according to various outlets However, a new voluntary scheme attracted only 530 recruits between January…
“Only 60 Kilometres”: Stubb Highlights Russia’s Failure as EU Pours €343M Into Ukrainian Defense Industry
Finnish President Alexander Stubb offered his assessment of the war this week, saying that economic difficulties and military casualties will not force Moscow to end its invasion. Russia will only stop fighting when its population turns against the war, he argued. Stubb also pointed to the scale of Russia’s failure. In World War II, the…
Russia Builds Bomber Shelters as War Bloggers Dismiss Effort as Too Late.
The Russian regime has commenced the construction of fortified hangars for its heavy bomber fleet in response to Ukrainian drone strikes, including the quite recent Operation Spider’s Web. Yet, the Russian military bloggers have reacted with skepticism, with many describing the effort as insufficient and overdue. The Russian regime is likely trying to replicate the…
NATO Allies Warn of Russian Provocation as Ukraine Strikes Deepen Kremlin Pressure
Two NATO members have warned Russia may be preparing a provocation in the Baltics or Poland. Not a full-scale invasion. Latvian intelligence was clear on that. But something to test the alliance. A provocation based on installing fear on the alliance members. The warnings are quite vague. Unlike 2022, when CIA and MI6 laid out…
Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Energy Sites May Be Forcing Moscow to Rethink Its War Strategy
June 25, 2026. CNBC shared an interesting report on how Ukraine is targeting Russian energy and logistics, potentially forcing Moscow to rethink its military strategy. Kyiv’s intent is to drain the Kremlin’s financial resources, though analysts suggest this push carries the risk of triggering Russian retaliation. Recent U.S.-Iran diplomatic discussions have pulled the war in…
Ukraine Strikes Voronezh Semiconductor Factory Using Rusty Daggers.
Reports indicate that Ukraine may have used U.S.-manufactured AGM-188A Rusty Dagger missiles in a June 22 strike against the Voronezh Semiconductor Devices Factory. While the attack received less public attention than recent strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, analysts suggest the strategic impact may be significant. The facility is known to manufacture guidance components for Kh-101…
Ukraine Hammers Moscow and Other Refinery Complexes On June 18th.
So-called “Best Air Defense Systems” Fail To Secure Moscow. The military operations by Ukraine have been ongoing against Russia’s fuel supply chain. There is still significant reporting coming from Ukraine regarding recent attacks taking place in Russia. Ukraine reports that there was an attack on the oil storage area in Gukova in the Rostov region.…
Mark Carney: U.S. Adopts Anti-Russian Viewpoint.
At the G7 summit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dropped a pretty blunt update. After spending a day and a half in back-to-back talks with Donald Trump, Carney told reporters that Washington’s stance on the war in Ukraine has changed. The takeaway among G7 leaders is that the U.S. position is now much more grounded…
Kramatorsk Direction – Naked Assaults.
Russian assault tactics on the Kramatorsk axis have shifted to what can only be described as blind infantry advances, according to a company commander from the 30th Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Konstantin Ostrozky. The commander, call sign “Tigr,” told Armytv during a live stream that Russian forces no longer provide their soldiers with maps…