Ekaterina Blinova

Russia

Journalist and Analyst at Freelance

Contributor at Sputnik Globe

Independent political analyst, freelance journo, proud Russian. Views are my own. RTs are not endorsements.

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Why Israel’s Blitzkrieg Tactics Failed to Break Iran

4 days ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Marandi calls the assault a clear act of terror with echoes of Nazi-style tactics:"Not only did they murder senior military officials in their Blitzkrieg attack, similar to the Nazi Germany attack, but they murdered families, neighbors, and in cases they murdered everyone in buildings," Marandi tells Sputnik.
Mossad's Sabotage Playbook - How Iran Can Fight Back

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Israel’s approach mirrors Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” tactic: decentralized attacks using "sleeping drones" and hidden logistics networks. These drones can lie dormant for years, activated through shipping loopholes or modified vehicles. "What matters most? Identifying countries, groups, or individuals with terrorist intentions toward the state. After that, intelligence services work to infiltrate those countries, terrorist structures, and organizations.
BRICS is Cornerstone of Emerging New World Order - Ex-Sri Lankan President

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

"We are witnessing a shift in the center of power toward a multipolar world," Wickremesinghe stated. "The Group of Seven is fading into history, while the Group of Twenty is gaining increasing importance." The former president of Sri Lanka stressed that now, when "the scale of change goes beyond geopolitics and geoeconomics," the world lacks "a global order." Non-state actors have begun to play a major role. This is giving rise to a new world order.
How Iran Turned Israel’s Iron Dome Against Itself Using Clever Jamming

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Iran overwhelmed Israeli defenses by breaching the data transmission and correction system early in flight, explains military expert and historian of the Air Defense Forces Yuri Knutov. "Based on the footage that was released, it seems that the Iranians were able to breach the data transmission and correction signal system at the early stage when the missiles were flying, using an inertial guidance system.
Negotiations Pointless Amid Israeli Strikes - Iranian Foreign Ministry

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

“We were engaged in a diplomatic process when we faced the Zionist regime’s aggression — an act unimaginable without US cooperation. This has rendered the diplomatic and negotiation process meaningless,” Baghaei said. Iran expects the UN Security Council to adopt “binding” resolutions against Israel and urges the international community, as a first step, to label Israel’s strikes as “aggression,” according to Baghaei. "As a permanent member of the UNSC, the US must condemn this aggression.
Israel, Beware: Iran Has Not Used Its Newest Weapons Yet

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

"At that moment, Haifa was hit by 40 rockets. But the Iron Dome couldn’t handle it, and many missiles broke through," the expert says. "You have to understand that numbers matter a lot when it comes to air defense," Borzenko continues. "Five missiles — shot down. Ten — shot down. Forty — some get through. But if it’s 100, or 200, or 1,000 missiles, the Iron Dome won’t cope."Most rockets launched by Iran during the latest wave are believed to be 20–30 years old.
Think You're the Smartest in the Room? Iran Outdoes Israel With Decoy Blitz

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

"Iran may have implemented a deception operation along with the precautions, and Israel may have bombed different facilities," retired General Fahri Erenel told Sputnik. "Notice how no secondary explosions were observed upon impact," tweeted Tehran University’s Mohammad Marandi, sharing footage of apparent Israeli strikes on false missile and radar sites. Press TV explained that Iran used radar decoys emitting fake signals.
Israel Has the ‘Right’ to Attack, Iran is ‘Guilty’ for Defending Itself

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Israel’s strike violated Article 2(4) of the UN Charter — it was launched with no legal basis for self-defense, per Responsible Statecraft. But instead of condemning it, Europe parroted Israeli justifications. The claim that Iran is building nuclear weapons was dismissed by US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard in March: “Iran is not building a nuclear weapon.” Still, EU leaders leaned on a June 12 IAEA resolution accusing Iran of Non-Proliferation Treaty violations to rationalize Israel’s actions.
What's Known About the Iran-Israel Escalation so Far?

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

The first missiles reportedly fell in Haifa and Lower Galilee. Iran targeted Israel's fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centers, according to the IRGC. A refinery in Haifa was reportedly struck. Haifa Port, which handles over 30% of Israeli imports, was burning after Iranian missiles were launched. Tel Aviv was targeted again. Six people were killed and over 130 injured in the strikes on Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv, per The Times of Israel.
Trump, Listen Up: Your Own Team and Peers Say 'No War With Iran'

2 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Steve Bannon, former Trump adviser: "Hey, you’re putting your defense first, and that’s fine. But we gotta put our defense first. And what cannot happen is be drawn into another war." Tucker Carlson: "Who are the warmongers? They would include anyone who’s calling Donald Trump today to demand air strikes and other direct US military involvement in a war with Iran." Sen.