Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum, only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war.
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Jimmie Sutton always wanted to become an engineer, specifically a naval engineer.
Sutton received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, but he left in 1904. His next stop was the Marine Corps School of Application, a precursor to Officer Candidates School and The Basic School. Sutton became a second lieutenant, which was his rank on the early morning of October 13, 1907—the night he died on the academy’s grounds after brawling with other aspiring officers.
For nearly six months now, U.S. President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to capitulate through sheer military power – but now, with Tehran refusing Washington’s terms and threatening to prevent any oil from leaving the Persian Gulf, the White House is betting that economic pressure can achieve what thousands of strikes so far have not.
Washington this week announced its plans to make the economic cost of continuing the war unbearable for Tehran while also threatening countries that keep the Iranian economy alive.
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On Monday, as part of the commemoration of Ukraine’s Independence Day, new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham appeared with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in what marked the first foreign visit of Burnham’s premiership.
“This is the moment to keep up the pressure on Russia, the moment to squeeze their ability to fund this illegal war,” Burnham said in remarks on Monday. “Ukraine has been Europe’s protector — not a drain on our security, but the front line in keeping Europe safe.
Mike Yeo, Breaking Defense
A pair of multinational exercises in the Pacific this summer offered a chance for the U.S.
Jon Harper, DefenseScoop
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Global Defense
The combination gives light artillery units a way to shoot and relocate before enemy surveillance drones and counter-battery systems can complete their targeting cycle
Bruce Allen Lubbering, RCDefense
Deep within the Silent Service, a subtle but monumental shift is occurring beneath the waves, reshaping the future of American maritime strike capability
Warrior Maven
The yet-to-be-fully-seen F-47 will operate an unprecedented number of drones from the cockpit
With Russia reportedly preparing to launch what looks like a major winter offensive in its war against Ukraine, the Russian government has reportedly been engaging in aggressive tactics in order to get people to sign up to fight.
According to an Al Jazeera report this week, there have been recent reports about “press-ganging” in the town of Penza, Southeast of Moscow.