February 21, 2025, Kyiv Ukraine The conflict in Ukraine has evolved into a prolonged war of attrition marked by intense fighting across multiple fronts. Over the past year, fierce battles have taken place in key regions—most notably in the Kursk area in the northeast, near Charkiw, and along an extended front stretching from Kupjansk to...
By Mike Robinson For decades, U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) have operated in the shadows of global conflicts, engaging in unconventional warfare (UW) that extends beyond the kinetic battlefield. What remains largely unspoken, however, is the intricate and often indispensable role of civilian noncombatant organizations, including USAID and other nonprofits, in these operations. As...
By Mike Robinson As someone who has spent decades analyzing global supply chains, working with Fortune 500 companies, and engaging in international business, I’ve seen firsthand how rare earth elements (REEs) are the linchpin of modern technology. I’ve personally led research for batteries for E-bikes used in China while working with DURACELL as a marketing...
The document Resistance and the Cyber Domain is a U.S. Army Special Operations Command publication that examines how resistance movements leverage cyberspace for organization, communication, security, and operations. It discusses historical and contemporary insurgencies, the role of social media, cyber operations, and the vulnerabilities that both resistance movements and state actors face in the cyber...
Retired US Army LTC Perry Blackburn, reflecting on his experiences in Afghanistan and current efforts in Ukraine, emphasizes the power of grassroots action and networking in effecting change. He discusses the founding of AFGFree.org to aid Afghan partners and stresses the role of individuals over government in making a difference. Addressing subversive activity, he highlights...
I appreciate the opportunity to speak here and I’ve come to the country of Ukraine and work with some of your medical personnel. I’ve gotten to work with Territorial Defense Forces and do training, do medical training and help upskill the medics that will be rotating out to the Front. And today I’m going to...
By Retired US Army Special Forces LTC Erik Kramer, Kyiv Ukraine Executive Summary: This white paper discusses a Ukrainian strategy to fight the Russians for the next 12-24 months (March 2024-March 2026) with minimal external support capitalizing on Ukraine’s strengths and what they have available. The pluses are that it is indigenous, cost effective,...
As the security landscape continues to evolve, the threat posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Ukraine and beyond, looms larger than ever. In response to this challenge, the upcoming Mobile Training Team (MTT) led by Radio Free Ukraine’s Jedburgh Mentors presents a critical opportunity to bolster the capabilities of Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces at...
Irregular Warfare Lesson Learned from War in Ukraine2024 Radio Free Ukraine’s Jedburgh Team 2.11.2024Executive Summary (BLUF): Analysis of interview with Russian Prisoner of War in Ukraine, Major Timur Abdurakhmanov Commander of the “Alga” Battalion of the 72nd OMSBR of the Russian Federation from Dagestan, who was taken prisoner-of-war POW by the 3rd Assault Brigade during...
Join Radio Free Ukraine and NGO partners for a VIRTUAL TAILGATE PARTY on Superbowl Sunday and hosts Ukrainian Sergeant Yurii Hundych, a legend in Ukrainian football and defense, as he teams with Perry Blackburn, renowned US Army retired Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel aka Green Beret as they talk Football and the war in Ukraine. Explore...