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Amy B. Zegart


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    At least 4 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    At least 4 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    Russia launched 126 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 105 drones.

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    'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' wins BAFTA award for best documentary

    'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' wins BAFTA award for best documentary

    The documentary has received wide acclaim for the fact that it shows how the war against Ukraine is not just "(Russian President Vladimir) Putin's war" but a war sustained by both a climate of fear and open support among the populace within Russia. …
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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,260,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,260,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 720 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Zelensky says Putin has 'already started World War III,' calls for stronger pressure on Russia

    Zelensky says Putin has 'already started World War III,' calls for stronger pressure on Russia

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 23 in an interview with the BBC that Russian President Vladimir Putin has effectively already triggered World War Three, warning that only sustained military and economic pressure can prevent further …

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    No power, water, or heat: Darkness blankets Belgorod after alleged Ukrainian HIMARS strikes

    Late on February 22, a series of explosions rocked the Russian city of Belgorod, leaving many districts without electricity and causing disruptions to heating and water supplies.

    Preliminary reports said the city was hit by HIMARS missiles, according …

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    Missile strikes reported across Russia as Belgorod faces blackouts and major oil pipeline hub in Tatarstan damaged

    Missile strikes reported across Russia as Belgorod faces blackouts and major oil pipeline hub in Tatarstan damaged

    Explosions were reported overnight on Feb. 23 in Russia’s Belgorod, where officials said a large-scale missile strike caused significant damage to local infrastructure, as reports also emerged of attacks targeting energy and oil infrastructure …

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    Drone threat forces repeated flight restrictions at Moscow airports

    Russia’s federal aviation agency, Rosaviatsiya, imposed flight restrictions for the second time on Sunday after what it described as the appearance of dozens of Ukrainian drones in the Moscow region.

    The measures affected four airports - Vnukovo, …

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    Ukrainian military debunks Russian claim of destroying nonexistent HIMARS and Flamingo launchers

    A claim by Russian forces that they allegedly destroyed HIMARS transporter-loader vehicles and launchers for Flamingo rockets is not true, Ukraine’s Joint Forces grouping said.

    “The Joint Forces grouping regrets to note that after the latest Russian …

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    Hungary reverses planned electricity cutoff to Ukraine, citing Zakarpattia Hungarians

    Hungary’s Government Energy Council on Sunday, February 22, reversed previously planned cancellations of electricity deliveries to Ukraine — a move officials said was meant to show concern for ethnic Hungarians living in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region. …

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    Ukrainian Forces destroy Mi-8 and Ka-52 helicopters at Oryol airfield

    Russia has lost two more helicopters. A multirole Mi-8 and an attack Ka-52 were destroyed by drones in the Oryol region.

    On Friday evening, February 20, Ukrainian Defense Forces used strike drones to destroy two helicopters based at the Pugachevka …

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    EU weighs fast-track Ukraine accession in exchange for Donbas concessions

    The European Union is weighing a preferential, fast-track path for Ukraine to join the bloc in exchange for a swift peace deal with Russia.

    Across European capitals, officials are actively debating potential terms of a future peace agreement on …

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    42nd Mechanized Brigade receives BTR-4

    The 3rd Mechanized Battalion of the 42nd Mechanized Brigade has received at least one Ukrainian-made BTR-4 armored personnel carrier. The development was revealed via the battalion’s official Facebook page. According…

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    Putin tried to KILL Zelenskyy! His response is SHOCKING #shorts

    Putin tried to KILL Zelenskyy! His response is SHOCKING #shorts

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    Iran signs secret missile deal with Russia, FT reports

    Iran signs secret missile deal with Russia, FT reports

    The arms deal was signed in Moscow in December, and requires Russia to send Iran 500 "Verba" Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) launch units and 2,500 9M336 surface-to-air missiles over three years, the Financial Times reported.

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    Europe to send equipment from six decommissioned thermal and CHP plants to Ukraine

    Ukraine could receive equipment from at least six decommissioned thermal power plants and combined heat-and-power plants from Latvia, Austria, Finland, Croatia, France and Germany.

    Agreements on the possibility of obtaining decommissioned equipment …

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    Putin tried to kill Zelenskyy, but "Flamingo" hits 870 miles and destroys Russia’s "super missile"

    Putin tried to kill Zelenskyy, but "Flamingo" hits 870 miles and destroys Russia’s "super missile"

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    Satellite images confirm Flamingo strike blasted 30-by-24-meter hole in key workshop at Russia’s Votkinsk missile plant

    New evidence points to extensive damage at a strategic missile plant in Udmurtia following a strike by Flamingo missiles.

    The OSINT project KiberBoroshno published satellite images clearly showing the aftermath of the attack.

    The photos show a large …

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    Battle for History: How Putin turned the past into a weapon of mass destruction | Episode 2

    Battle for History: How Putin turned the past into a weapon of mass destruction | Episode 2

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    Terrorists RECRUITED via TELEGRAM, attack organized by RUSSIA, – Zelenskyy #shorts

    Terrorists RECRUITED via TELEGRAM, attack organized by RUSSIA, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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    Syrskyi says Russia’s 2025 offensive failed as losses outpace recruitment

    In an interview with Le Monde, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief said Russia is burning through manpower faster than it can replace it - and that Moscow’s plans for a major 2025 offensive failed.

    Ukraine’s president and military describe the front-line …

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    Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russian planes, ships in Crimea, artillery in major strikes on occupied territories

    Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russian planes, ships in Crimea, artillery in major strikes on occupied territories

    Key developments on Feb. 21-22:

    • Ukraine hits Russian planes, ships in Crimea, artillery in major strikes on occupied territories
    • Ukraine confirms Flamingo strike on key Russian ballistic missile factory
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    Putin signs law allowing FSB to cut off internet and phone service on demand

    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, February 20, signed a law requiring telecom operators to block any communications at the demand of the Federal Security Service (FSB), after both chambers of parliament approved the measure

    Under the law, …

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    Russia stages terror attack in Lviv center – civilian terror knows no bounds

    Russia stages terror attack in Lviv center – civilian terror knows no bounds

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    "Stay away from politics" – Putin's rule... #shorts

    "Stay away from politics" – Putin's rule... #shorts

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    Dictator, "king," or just - Putin! How the ex-KGB agent seized power in the Kremlin

    Dictator, "king," or just - Putin! How the ex-KGB agent seized power in the Kremlin

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