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Amy B. Zegart


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    Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Russian LNG carrier near Malta

    Russia’s Transport Ministry has confirmed an attack on a Russian gas carrier in the Mediterranean Sea.

    The Arctic Metagaz, which was sailing from Murmansk “with cargo documented in full compliance with international rules,” was attacked on March 3 …

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    Ukraine hits Russian minesweeper Valentin Pikul, 'severely' damages 2 anti-submarine ships, SBU source says

    Ukraine hits Russian minesweeper Valentin Pikul, 'severely' damages 2 anti-submarine ships, SBU source says

    "There are no 'protected areas' for Russian military facilities," a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent.

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    RUSSIAN DRONE hit a train in Mykolaiv region #shorts

    RUSSIAN DRONE hit a train in Mykolaiv region #shorts

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    US wipes out Iran's fleet, Israel strikes NUCLEAR BUNKER | Russia continues terror against Ukraine

    US wipes out Iran's fleet, Israel strikes NUCLEAR BUNKER | Russia continues terror against Ukraine

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    Ukraine's experience priceless as Iran war sees long-range strike drones go global

    Ukraine's experience priceless as Iran war sees long-range strike drones go global

    The Trump administration's move to launch a large-scale strike operation in Iran has seen state-on-state war return to the Middle East with a vengeance.

    Hours after the first U.S. and Israeli strikes began hitting the country on Feb. 28, Tehran — …

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    NATO intercepts Iranian missile heading toward Turkey in first such incident

    NATO intercepts Iranian missile heading toward Turkey in first such incident

    "We reserve the right to respond to any hostile attitude towards our country," Turkey's Defense Ministry said.

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    Russia continues to escalate drone attacks on passenger trains, railway infrastructure

    Russia continues to escalate drone attacks on passenger trains, railway infrastructure

    Russian drone hit two passenger trains in just one day.

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    Putin to host Hungary's FM to discuss Budapest-Kyiv rift over Druzhba pipeline

    Putin to host Hungary's FM to discuss Budapest-Kyiv rift over Druzhba pipeline

    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov backed Slovakia and Hungary in the dispute over the Druzhba oil pipeline, accusing Ukraine of "blackmail."

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,269,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,269,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 980 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    At least 3 killed, 30 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    At least 3 killed, 30 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    Russia launched 149 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said, reporting that Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 129.

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    Belgium sets 10 million euro bail for detained Russian shadow fleet tanker Ethera

    Belgium sets 10 million euro bail for detained Russian shadow fleet tanker Ethera

    The vessel will not be allowed to leave port until the bail is paid and a re-inspection confirms compliance with maritime regulations.

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    Merz urges Trump to increase pressure on Russia

    Merz urges Trump to increase pressure on Russia

    "Russia is playing for time here, and in doing so is also acting against the will of the American president. In today's talks, I called for increasing the pressure on Moscow," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on March 3 after meeting with U.S. …
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    Fact Check: Fake Image Of Destroyed Early Warning AN/FPS-132 Radar In Qatar -- The 360-Degree Radar Looks Nothing Like That

    Does a viral photo show the damage from an airstrike against an early warning radar system in Qatar? No, that's not true: This picture is fake and does not show the radar system in question. There are many differences between the fake image and the …

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    Fact Check: Variety Did NOT Report Ian Miles Cheong Was Killed By An Iranian Missile In Dubai

    Did Variety report that Ian Miles Cheong was killed by an Iranian missile in Dubai? No, that's not true: Only one story on the Variety website mentions Cheong, and it was published five months before the Iranian strikes on the city in the United Arab …

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    "Ukraine is an ENEMY"? Orbán's scandalous statement #shorts

    "Ukraine is an ENEMY"? Orbán's scandalous statement #shorts

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    Ukrainian ATACMS analog – FP-7 reaches enemy targets 200km away!

    Ukrainian ATACMS analog – FP-7 reaches enemy targets 200km away!

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    Ukrainian Security Service thwarts FSB bid to infiltrate Kharkiv territorial recruitment center, detains alleged agent

    Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) says it detained an alleged FSB agent who tried to get a job at a Territorial Recruitment Center in the Kharkiv region to gather information on Ukrainian service members and pass it to Russia’s security services. …

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    "The position of both leaders is basically that of petty blackmailers" – Georgy Chizhov | Interview

    "The position of both leaders is basically that of petty blackmailers" – Georgy Chizhov | Interview

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    Fact Check: FAKE Image Shows U.S. Embassy In Saudi Arabia On Fire After Drone Attack -- It's AI-Generated

    Is this picture showing the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia on fire after a drone attack real? No, that's not true: An online detection tool rated the image 99.7% likely to be AI-generated. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said there was "limited fire …

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    Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving Dubai Resort After Iran Attack -- Video Is From January 2026

    Does a viral video show soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo leaving a resort in Dubai after an Iranian missile hit his car in March 2026? No, that's not true: The clip predates the most recent escalation in the Middle East. The original video was posted …

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    Russian tanker reportedly on fire in Mediterranean sea, media reports

    Russian tanker reportedly on fire in Mediterranean sea, media reports

    A Russian-flagged liquified natural gas (LNG) tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, has reportedly caught fire in the Mediterranean sea, multiple media outlets reported on March 3.

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    Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Burning Plane, Airport Terminal In Dubai

    Is this a real video of a burning plane and airport terminal in Dubai? No, that's not true: An online detection tool rated the video as 99.8% likely to be AI-generated. Dubai International Airport did sustain "minor damage" following an Iranian …

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    Zelensky says Hungary ties could be restored if Orban loses April election

    Ukraine and Hungary can rebuild their relationship if Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party loses April’s parliamentary elections, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera.

    “I believe …

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    90 THOUSAND LIVES FOR 126 SQUARE KILOMETERS! Russia's shameful failure in its winter offensive

    90 THOUSAND LIVES FOR 126 SQUARE KILOMETERS! Russia's shameful failure in its winter offensive

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    To confront Iran, US must also confront Russia

    To confront Iran, US must also confront Russia

    No regime invokes international law more fervently than when it sees its power being challenged. The moment American and Israeli forces struck Iranian targets, officials in Moscow and Tehran rushed to rediscover the UN Charter, denouncing the …