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Amy B. Zegart


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    Poll: 74% of Ukrainians against peace plan involving Kyiv's withdrawal from Donbas, army cap

    Poll: 74% of Ukrainians against peace plan involving Kyiv's withdrawal from Donbas, army cap

    The poll also revealed that 69% of Ukrainians support a peace plan that would freeze the war with security guarantees, as long as Ukraine is not forced to officially recognize Russian-occupied territories as part of Russia, Kyiv International …
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    Night of terror across Ukraine: Russia strikes cities, ambulances, and hospitals

    Night of terror across Ukraine: Russia strikes cities, ambulances, and hospitals

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    NEWSFLASH: Zelenskyy taps spy Budanov as head of presidential office

    NEWSFLASH: Zelenskyy taps spy Budanov as head of presidential office

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‘A cult of death’ — Former Soviet dissident on Russia and authoritarianism's global rise

‘A cult of death’ — Former Soviet dissident on Russia and authoritarianism's global rise

In an authoritarian society, it’s free thinkers who are targeted by those in power. A book, a social media post, a private conversation — anything can be used against those who refuse to conform in a country ruled by intimidation, lies, and outright …

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Ukrainian Volunteer Unit Arey Grows from Battalion to Regiment

The 253rd Separate Assault Battalion “Arey” of Ukraine’s Ground Forces has been officially expanded to regimental size, the unit announced on social media. “It’s official! From today, the separate assault…

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Russia may be preparing 'large-scale provocation with human casualties,' Ukraine's intelligence warns

Russia may be preparing 'large-scale provocation with human casualties,' Ukraine's intelligence warns

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service warned on Jan. 2 that Russia may be preparing a provocation as part of its efforts to disrupt the U.S.-mediated peace talks.

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BREAKING: Zelensky picks Military Intelligence Head Budanov as his new chief of staff

BREAKING: Zelensky picks Military Intelligence Head Budanov as his new chief of staff

Editor's note: The story is being updated.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered Kyrylo Budanov, the military intelligence chief, to take charge of the President’s Office on Jan. 2.

"Now, Ukraine needs more focus on security issues, the development …

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Ukraine denies targeting civilians in drone strike on occupied part of Kherson Oblast

Ukraine denies targeting civilians in drone strike on occupied part of Kherson Oblast

Earlier on Jan. 1, Volodymyr Saldo, a Ukrainian politician turned top Russian proxy head of Russian-occupied parts of Kherson Oblast, accused Kyiv of launching three drones at a hotel and a cafe on the Black Sea coast. Saldo claimed that the alleged …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,209,880 troops in Ukraine since 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,209,880 troops in Ukraine since 2022

The number includes 910 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day, the General Staff said.

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Russia captured over 4,300 square kilometers of Ukraine in 2025, DeepState reports

Russia captured over 4,300 square kilometers of Ukraine in 2025, DeepState reports

Russian forces occupied 4,336 square kilometers (1,674 square miles) of Ukrainian territory in 2025, accounting for less than 1% of the country, the Ukrainian open-source mapping project DeepState reported in an year-end assessment published on Jan. …
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🔥 SHOCK for PUTIN – POKROVSK returns to UKRAINIAN control #shorts

🔥 SHOCK for PUTIN – POKROVSK returns to UKRAINIAN control #shorts

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Fall of Huliaipole: Command Failures and Exhausted Defenders

In late December 2025, Ukrainian defenders lost control of one of two key towns on the route to Zaporizhzhia Oblast. On December 26, Russian forces seized the command and observation…

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“Meat assaults” on buggies: Russia is trying at all costs to show something on the battlefield

“Meat assaults” on buggies: Russia is trying at all costs to show something on the battlefield

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"Blow" to VALDAI: CIA finds no EVIDENCE! Across Russia – "fireworks" at oil refineries

"Blow" to VALDAI: CIA finds no EVIDENCE! Across Russia – "fireworks" at oil refineries

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PUTIN acknowledges the DECLINE of the Russian economy for the FIRST TIME! #shorts

PUTIN acknowledges the DECLINE of the Russian economy for the FIRST TIME! #shorts

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PUTIN is at war: the ARMY is the only PRIORITY – the people are in decline under SANCTIONS!

PUTIN is at war: the ARMY is the only PRIORITY – the people are in decline under SANCTIONS!

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Lions injured, birds killed — Russian attack strikes eco-park near Kharkiv

Lions injured, birds killed — Russian attack strikes eco-park near Kharkiv

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, over 100 animals and five people, including employees and volunteers, have been killed by Russian forces on the eco-park's grounds.

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💬 How RUSSIA enters 2026: BUDANOV'S FORECAST #shorts

💬 How RUSSIA enters 2026: BUDANOV'S FORECAST #shorts

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The DIU tricked the Russian special services... and made $500,000 off them #shorts

The DIU tricked the Russian special services... and made $500,000 off them #shorts

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Russia enters 2026 exhausted: the war drags on, the economy is falling apart at the seams

Russia enters 2026 exhausted: the war drags on, the economy is falling apart at the seams

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Priority for 2026 – prisoner exchanges, – Zelenskyy #shorts

Priority for 2026 – prisoner exchanges, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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Budanov outplays Russia! “Eliminated” RDK commander is alive!

Budanov outplays Russia! “Eliminated” RDK commander is alive!

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Ukraine enters EU's single mobile roaming zone

Ukraine enters EU's single mobile roaming zone

Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.

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⚡️ DON'T UNDERESTIMATE IT – Russia will try to ATTACK Europe! #shorts

⚡️ DON'T UNDERESTIMATE IT – Russia will try to ATTACK Europe! #shorts

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From Poland to the Baltics: Russian threat to NATO at critical level

From Poland to the Baltics: Russian threat to NATO at critical level

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