Konrad Muzyka

is the founder and director of Rochan Consulting, an open-source intelligence firm that provides military assessments focused on Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. His work centres on strategic warning, force structure analysis, military capability regeneration, and both operational and tactical-level assessments. Since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Muzyka has become a leading voice on Eastern European military developments, offering expert insights into the evolving nature of the conflict and its implications for regional and NATO security.

Muzyka regularly advises think tanks, risk advisory firms, and international organisations, delivering nuanced, data-driven analysis grounded in primary source monitoring and battlefield intelligence. His commentary and findings are frequently cited by major international media outlets and policy institutions.

He holds a B.A. in War and Security Studies from the University of Hull and an M.A. in Russian Studies from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College London. He is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow in the Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, where he contributes to research on military affairs and geopolitical trends in the post-Soviet space.

Ivan Torres

serves as the Senior Russian Armed Forces Analyst at Rochan Consulting. He is a retired U.S. Army officer and a seasoned military strategist specialising in assessing military capabilities, doctrine, and strategic developments to enhance understanding of Russia’s involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its broader geopolitical ramifications.

His work supports the analysis of multiple Eastern European armed forces, such as the Armed Forces of Belarus, and contributes to long-term evaluations of NATO’s evolving role in Eastern Europe’s security dynamics, aiding strategic foresight and national defense planning. Iván’s operational proficiency is grounded in extensive leadership experience, including the design and execution of theater-level, multi-brigade, all-domain operations and the command of battalion-sized combat missions.

He has received the U.S. Army Silver Star, Purple Heart, and four Bronze Star Medals for his service. Iván holds advanced degrees from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, and the U.S. Army War College. Committed to innovation and excellence in military strategy, Iván remains dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of armed forces and safeguarding national and allied interests in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Konrad Skorupa

is a Russia and Belarus Analyst at Rochan Consulting. A graduate of the Military Faculty of the War Studies University in Warsaw, he specialises in the organisation and functioning of the Russian and Belarusian Armed Forces. His research focuses in particular on analysing the order of battle, tracking changes in unit structures, and assessing the evolving command and organisational frameworks within both militaries.

Konrad closely monitors military developments within the Union State, providing timely and accurate assessments based on open-source research and primary source material. He plays a key role in Rochan Consulting’s efforts to map the structural and doctrinal evolution of Russian and Belarusian military capabilities. He has co-authored several publications on the Russo-Ukrainian conflict and contributes regularly to the firm’s strategic-level reporting and assessments.

Viacheslav Hnievyschev

is a Ukraine Analyst at Rochan Consulting, where he collects, processes, and analyses information related to the Russian-Ukrainian war. His responsibilities include monitoring open-source intelligence (OSINT), structuring data from the battlefield, and preparing regular analytical reports on frontline developments. He plays a key role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that support the company’s assessments.

Viacheslav graduated from the Military University of Technology in Warsaw (Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna), earning a Bachelor’s degree in 2020 and a Master’s degree in 2022. He specialised in national defence within the field of security studies. He is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish.

Thanks to his regional expertise and analytical precision, Viacheslav contributes valuable insights into the evolving security dynamics of the Russian-Ukrainian war. His fluency in three languages, combined with a solid academic foundation, enhances the depth and relevance of Rochan Consulting’s assessments.