Analytical Summary Satellite imagery and AIS tracking suggest a probable consolidation of Russian military presence in eastern Libya, with Tobruk emerging as a key logistical hub . The Russian cargo ship Mys Zhelaniya , subject to international sanctions, was observed offloading heavy equipment in January 2026. Subsequently, in the Black Sea, the vessel’s behavior – prolonged loitering and low-speed maneuvers – is consistent with probable experimental testing activity , poten

Date: August 19, 2025 On August 7, 2025, the Udaloy-class  destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov  exited the Baltic Sea via the Great Belt Strait, beginning a coordinated escort mission. Udaloy-class  destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov  exited the Baltic Sea Three days later, on August 10 at 12:50 UTC, the ship was visually confirmed in the Dover Strait after a 695-nautical-mile transit at 10 knots. August 10 at 12:50 UTC - Vice Admiral Kulakov - Dover Strait At the same time, two Rus