Evgeny Khrushchev

Military contractors are the main benefactors from the continuing US-led campaign in Iraq and Afghanistan, says RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev. He says only around 10 per cent of the allocated money is reaching people on the ground.

The U.S. Senate has condemned Pentagon officials for torturing prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Our military analyst Evgeny Khruschev says the so-called “harsh interrogation techniques” originated in Afghanistan.

The top U.S. commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, told a Senate panel on Thursday of his strategy for the country's future. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev has commented on the issue.

The Lower House of the U.S. Congress is divided over additional funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev shared his view on the issue.

Iran remains the world's most active sponsor of terrorism, according to the annual terror report of the U.S. Department of State. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev comments on the situation.

General David Petraeus has been nominated to be the next Chief of U.S. Central Command. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev shared his view on his decision.

The U.S. top commander in Iraq is warning there will be a delay in the withdrawal of American troops which means little will change before a new President is installed next year. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev takes a look at the situation.

RT military analyst Yevgeny Khruschev says that now that the level of military operations in Iraq has rolled back to 2004-2005, the US is considering the federalisation of Iraq, partitioning it along sectarian lines of Sunnis, Shiites and Curds.

RT's military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev discusses the successes and failures of the US military strategy in Iraq.

The resignation of Admiral William Fallon, America's top commander in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars has been called "a loss for the country" by the U.S. Congress. RT’s military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev commented on the news.

The U.S. has been critical of China's growing military expenditure. But its own defence budget for 2009, if approved, is said to surpass the WW2 budget when inflation adjusted. Military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev commented on the issue.

China will raise its defence spending by almost a fifth this year. RT’s military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev says that China’s military doctrine is based on prevention of a technologically superior adversary encroaching on China’s national interests.

Venezuela and Ecuador have cut diplomatic ties with Colombia in a deepening crisis over a cross-border raid by Colombian troops. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev commented on the situation.

RT Military Analyst  Evgeny Khrushchev says if Serbia's breakaway province declares independence on Sunday, it will open a Pandora’s box of separatist movements.

Afghanistan is still dealing with its ongoing conflict as NATO troops maintain their presence in the country. RT military expert Evgeny Khruschev shared his views about the lessons for the U.S. from the Soviet campaign in ther ein the 1980s.

NATO is to hold talks to discuss the U.S.-led calls to send troops to Afghanistan's violent southern provinces. Washington insists that only a small number of NATO countries have forces in the areas where Taliban insurgents are most active. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev commented on the issue. 

The US has asked NATO allies for more support to tackle Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan. But Germany has declined the call. RT's military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev discussed if Afghanistan will become a failed state.

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf is in Europe to allay Western fears over the stability of his country. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev looks at the issues involved.   

Comments by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates in LA Times sparked an international furore when he questioned whether NATO forces had the training to tackle the Taliban in Afghanistan. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev says European allies over-reacted to the constructive criticism.

Physical abuse is not justified and not effective, believes RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev. He gave his view about the recent CIA scandal over the destruction of "torture" videotapes.

After talks on Kosovo's future ended in deadlock, the province's future status remains unclear.  RT's military analyst Evgeny Krushchev looks at possible scenarios and developments in the region.

Russia is calling on the U.S. to take a fresh look at the issues the dividing issues: arms reduction, Iran's nuclear problem and the proposed anti-missile shield in Europe. RT's military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev gives his take of the problem.

What impact will the U.S. intelligence report on Iran's nuclear activities have on American foreign policy? RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev shares his views.

The U.S. President says Iran remains a threat. That's despite an intelligence report saying Tehran stopped its nuclear arms programme in 2003. RT military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev puts Bush's latest remarks into context. 

Russia’s President has urged Iran's nuclear negotiator to keep the country’s atomic programme in line with IAEA rules. RT's military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev explains the background to Putin's move.

Pakistan's President, Pervez Musharraf is handing over the military's powers to the successor he chose weeks ago - General Ashfaq Kayani. RT's military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev discussed possible implications.

Pakistan's President, Pervez Musharraf, has stepped down as army chief and is expected to take over as civilian President tomorrow. RT's military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev gave his view about the decision.

Benazir Bhutto is unlikely to keep a deal made with General Pervez Musharraf, despite her release from house arrest and pressure from the U.S., according to RT's military expert Yevgeny Khruschev.

General Pervez Musharraf's decision to step down as Pakistan's military chief is unlikely to change much in Pakistan, where stability still relies greatly on military control, according to RT's military analyst, Evgeny Khrushchev.

George W. Bush has accused Congress of stalling important legislation that would prevent terrorist attacks. RT’s military expert Evgeny Khruschev believes the U.S. administration is looking in the wrong direction trying to detect terrorism threats.

Turkey has vowed to defeat the PKK, the militant Kurdistan Workers Party, after a recent upsurge in violence. At least 17 Turkish soldiers were killed. Military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev shared his view on the situation.

Military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev believes Taliban and Al-Qaeda could be behind the act of terror in Karachi,noting that at the same time, Pakistani president, general Musharraf, could benefit from the bloody drama.

Evgeny Khrushchev, Russia Today's military analyst, discussed the implications of Turkey's parliamentary approval of a military strike against Kurdish rebels in Northern Iraq.

RT's military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev spoke live on the U.S. Congress beginning a hearing on the Blackwater USA security firm hired to protect American diplomats in Iraq.

RT’s military analyst Evgeny Khrushchev commented on the shooting incident in Iraq involving Blackwater USA, a private security company and its possible consequences.

Evgeny Khrushchev, military analyst, commented for Russia Today on the world's most powerful non-nuclear bomb test performed in Russia.

Evgeny Khrushchev, military analyst, commented for Russia Today on the report top U.S. officials General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker are giving on the situation in Iraq.