MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-03-13
Today’s western leaning web coverage of the West vs Russia conflict. Most of these sources are what forms popular opinion in the west regarding geopolitics and conflict in particular.
U.S. Navy Won’t Be Ready To Escort Tankers Through Hormuz For Weeks
Escorting oil tankers in the strait is an incredibly high-risk mission, and might not even be enough to ensure their safe passage. The post U.S. Navy Won’t Be Ready To Escort Tankers Through Hormuz Fo...
The War Zone
Mar 12, 2026 - twz.com
Another war we’re not supposed to see
You have to figure, if those waging war — and covering it — dedicate themselves this assiduously to keeping things hidden, there are surely things to hide.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Mar 12, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Ukraine’s US air defenses are at risk in Iran war
Kyiv is already feeling the shockwaves of the U.S.-Israel military option.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Mar 12, 2026 - politico.com
Macron’s aircraft carrier and warplanes to the Persian Gulf is a dangerous vanity project
If Macron and the Europeans had any moral fibre, they should be condemning the U.S. and Israeli aggression against Iran, not exploiting it for self-aggrandizement.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Mar 12, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Hormuz war game
The Strait of Hormuz is the new “war game.” In just a few days, the world has begun to tremble, even more than it already was.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Mar 12, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
What Cops Saw Chasing Down New Jersey Drones
A large tranche of never-before published documents provides insights into what law enforcement saw in the skies during the drone scare of 2024. The post What Cops Saw Chasing Down New Jersey Drones a...
The War Zone
Mar 12, 2026 - twz.com
'Self-defense' — Russia blames UK for Storm Shadow attack, London refuses to bend
Officials in the U.K. dismissed accusations from Russia that London was responsible for what Moscow described as a "terrorist attack" after Ukraine struck a military-linked plant in Russia's Bryansk r...
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Military families face waves of AI videos meant to sow discord and tug at heartstrings
Fake videos of soldiers grieving over fallen friends and AI-generated combat scenes are reaching families of deployed U.S. troops. The post Military families face waves of AI videos meant to sow disco...
Task & Purpose
Mar 12, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
La NATO difenderà l’Ungheria dall’aggressione ucraina?
I rapporti tra le due capitali stanno però ora degenerando, fino a sfiorare lo scontro aperto.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Mar 12, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Ukraine waiting for US to sign proposed drone production deal, Zelensky says
Zelensky also said that the duration of Russia's war against Ukraine will depend on the strength of Western pressure on Moscow.
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Israel está escondiendo los estragos causados por los ataques iraníes
Desde el 7 de octubre de 2023 el Estado de Israel está siendo gradualmente aniquilado. Y Estados Unidos no está siendo capaz de impedir esa aniquilación.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Mar 12, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Uncle Bibi’s war – and America’s bill
The bombs were American. The checkbook is American. Seven of the dead have American names.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Mar 12, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Ukraine war latest: 'Fuel tanks are burning' — Major Russian oil hub hit in Ukrainian drone strike in Krasnodar Krai
Key developments on March 12:'Fuel tanks are burning' — Major Russian oil hub hit in Ukrainian drone strike in Krasnodar Krai, SBU source saysWorld’s largest oil producer Aramco in talks to buy Ukrain...
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Government to hand out $34 per person to 13 million Ukrainians, Zelensky says
Zelensky also said that the economy and energy ministries are expected to draft a program to provide financial assistance to Ukrainians due to increases in fuel prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war a...
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
At least 5 killed, more than 100 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over the past day
Russia launched 94 attack drones at Ukraine over the past day, the Air Force reported.
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices
Middle East conflict boosts Vladimir Putin’s war chest as tankers carrying Russian oil head to India
War in Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - ft.com
Ukraine, Romania sign strategic partnership declaration, set to co-produce drones
Presidents Zelensky and Dan agreed to expand cooperation in the energy and defense sectors, signaling closer ties between the neighboring countries.
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
EU proposes fact-finding mission to Ukrainian pipeline at center of €90B loan drama
European Commission is desperate to unblock a massive tranche of aid for Ukraine.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Mar 12, 2026 - politico.eu
President Zelenskyy: The Middle East always tried to balance because of economic ties with Russia. They understood Russia is the aggressor but were not very loud about it or strong on sanctions. Now they are beginning to understand what it means to live under attacks.
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Just my thoughts
$1 submitted by /u/Big_Lynx
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
NATO Chief Says Ukraine Support Will Not Falter Despite Iran War
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian drones disabled over 7 units of Russian air defense equipment in Crimea during February
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Putin Envoy Meets Witkoff And Kushner: Says U.S. Now Understands ‘Destructive Nature’ Of Russian Oil Sanctions
submitted by /u/andrewgrabowski
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Keith Kellogg: Putin Will Not End War Until He Faces Failure
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv reclaims swathes of territory as Putin strategy in tatters
submitted by /u/hereswhatworks
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Russian Soldiers Are Surrendering To Ukrainian Drones And Robots
submitted by /u/lacerantplainer
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Air Defense Forces destroy 77 of 94 Russian drones
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian Drones Hit 105,200 Russian Targets in February, 4200 Enemy Pilot Positions
submitted by /u/UNITED24Media
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Estamos na Terceira Guerra Mundial… mas cadê as pilhas de corpos?
Breves reflexões sobre a pseudomorfose tecno-militar.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Mar 12, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
The Kyiv Independent is raising $63,500 to support injured Ukrainian photojournalist George Ivanchenko
The Kyiv Independent has launched a fundraiser to support the recovery of George Ivanchenko, a 25-year-old Ukrainian photojournalist who lost his leg in a targeted Russian drone attack while reportin...
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
World’s largest oil producer Aramco in talks to buy Ukrainian interceptor drones, WSJ reports
Saudi state oil giant Aramco is in talks with two Ukrainian drone makers about buying interceptor drones to protect oil infrastructure from Iranian attacks, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
On Russian oil, the US has already blinked — Europe must not do the same
Vladimir Putin is feeling generous. With tankers stalled in the Strait of Hormuz and European energy prices spiking, the Russian president has offered to resume long-term gas supplies to the continent...
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
'Fuel tanks are burning' — Major Russian oil hub hit in Ukrainian drone strike in Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says
Videos circulating online appear to show multiple fires at the site, likely involving fuel storage tanks.
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,276,760 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 780 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
The Kyiv Independent
Mar 12, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Why the Army’s new M111 grenade uses blast overpressure instead of fragmentation
The M111 Offensive Hand Grenade is meant to be more effective and reduce the risk of injuring friendly forces when used in confined spaces. The post Why the Army’s new M111 grenade uses blast overpres...
Task & Purpose
Mar 12, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Iran war: the search for an ‘off ramp’
It’s hard to see how the US can achieve Donald Trump’s war aims.
Ukraine invasion 2022 – The Conversation
Mar 12, 2026 - theconversation.com
Iran and Ukraine are changing the EU and testing its unity
The two wars are forcing the EU to take a more assertive role in defence and security affairs, leading to arguments between senior officials.
Ukraine invasion 2022 – The Conversation
Mar 12, 2026 - theconversation.com
Magazine Breadth — Not Just Depth — Is Key to Munitions Industrial Base Resilience
Is America running out of missiles? The attacks on Iranian forces and leadership have had a devastating impact on the regime, but the repeated salvos of precision-guided munitions and interceptors hav...
War on the Rocks
Mar 12, 2026 - warontherocks.com
Zelenskyy vs. Orbán
Presented by Amazon
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Mar 12, 2026 - politico.eu
The girl in the photo is 15 years old. She went to the same lyceum as my daughter. Last night, a Shahed drone flew into her house. She was killed instantly. Her parents are in hospital. Another terrorist attack by the Russians.
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
'Fuel tanks are burning' — Major Russian oil hub hit in Ukrainian drone strike in Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian Drones Hit 105,200 Russian Targets in February, 4200 Enemy Pilot Positions
submitted by /u/UNITED24Media
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
One against two. A Ukrainian defender engaged in close combat with two Russian assault troops armed with a machine gun
$1 submitted by /u/ua-stena
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
You know that our military take care of homeless animals. But there are those who buy their dream, because there is no end to the war in sight, and they really want a parrot or a dog that they have dreamed of all their lives. This is exactly about the fact that life must be lived here and now.
submitted by /u/CF_Siveryany
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian Fiber-Optic Drones Target 2S7 Pion and Msta-S Artillery Systems
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine Strikes the “Brain” of Russian Missiles, Destroying Key Microchip Plant
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Moscow Reverts to 90s Communication Tools as Internet Outages Cause Chaos
submitted by /u/UNITED24Media
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Key Russian Propaganda Satellite Goes Dark, Replacement Not Expected Until 2030
submitted by /u/UNITED24Media
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
How a Ukrainian Drone Flew Over 100 km to Monitor the Kremniy El Plant Strike in Real Time
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia accuses UK of "overstepping legal norms" with missile aid meanwhile, Shaheds and North Korean troops are apparently "perfectly legal" according to the Kremlin.
submitted by /u/WorldOrder97
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 12, 2026 - reddit.com
Iran Turns Up The Heat Around The Strait Of Hormuz (Updated)
Iran struck three commercial ships today in its continuing effort to inflict economic pain and political pressure on the U.S. and its allies. The post Iran Turns Up The Heat Around The Strait Of Horm...
The War Zone
Mar 11, 2026 - twz.com
UK Grows Its Defensive Posture Abroad In Response To Iran Conflict
The British Armed Forces have bolstered their air defense presence in the region, but it has also shown cracks in readiness. The post UK Grows Its Defensive Posture Abroad In Response To Iran Conflict...
The War Zone
Mar 11, 2026 - twz.com
Zelenskyy to Trump: Put more pressure on Putin, ‘not on me’
Ukraine's president tells POLITICO he wants more clarity on what the U.S. will do to guarantee any future peace with Russia.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Mar 11, 2026 - politico.eu
Did B-2s Just Drop GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators On Another Iranian Nuclear Site? (Updated)
Satellite imagery shows a prized hardened facility at Iran's Parchin military complex with three massive impact points in a neat row on top. The post Did B-2s Just Drop GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetra...
The War Zone
Mar 11, 2026 - twz.com
Russian propaganda game glorifying war crimes in Ukraine released on Steam
$1 submitted by /u/Particular-Award5225
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Mar 11, 2026 - reddit.com
Moscow Raises Toll In Attack Ukraine Says Hit Russian Military Electronics Plant
Russia said the death toll in a Ukrainian air strike that Kyiv claimed did substantial damage to a missile-components plant in the Russian city Bryansk increased to seven on March 11, and lashed out a...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Mar 11, 2026 - rferl.org
B-1B Being Loaded With Bunker Busters In England A Sign Of Increasing Air Supremacy Over Iran
There are now 15 American bombers that are flying strike missions against Iran from RAF Fairford. The post B-1B Being Loaded With Bunker Busters In England A Sign Of Increasing Air Supremacy Over Iran...
The War Zone
Mar 11, 2026 - twz.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 11 March 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1477 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What is happening now in the north of Ukraine Kyiv oblast The President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klö...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Mar 11, 2026 - uavarta.org
Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth’s briefings on the Iran war
The Pentagon hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy.
Military – Daily Press
Mar 11, 2026 - dailypress.com
Russian propaganda game glorifying war crimes in Ukraine released on Steam
submitted by /u/Particular-Award5225
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 11, 2026 - reddit.com
How Russia and India approach the war on Iran
The Russia-Iran strategic partnership – even if does not include a military treaty – works in several interlocked levels.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Mar 11, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
How China Views the Cognitive Element of a War for Taiwan
In 2022, Koichiro Takagi wrote, “New Tech, New Concepts: China’s Plans for AI and Cognitive Warfare,” where he explored the role of AI in China’s cognitive operations. Four years later, with AI becomi...
War on the Rocks
Mar 11, 2026 - warontherocks.com
Thales launches STORM 2 for countering evolving UAS threats
Thales has officially launched STORM 2, a cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA) node designed to support soldiers against drones.
Army Technology
Mar 11, 2026 - army-technology.com
Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.
Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Mar 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Ein Gespräch mit Wolodymyr Selenskyj
PRÄSENTIERT VON AMAZON.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Mar 11, 2026 - politico.eu
Moscow Abandons Istanbul Demands, Kremlin Says “Reality Has Completely Changed”
submitted by /u/UNITED24Media