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Amy B. Zegart


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    Zelensky says Belarus is helping Russia bypass Ukraine’s air defenses

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia is using Belarusian territory to strike western regions of Ukraine. He said the enemy can see the lines of Ukraine’s air defenses.

    Zelensky made the remarks about Russia using Belarus to attack …

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    NATO DRAWS THE LINE! Baltic Sea on the brink of explosion: Estonia prepares RESPONSE to Russia!

    NATO DRAWS THE LINE! Baltic Sea on the brink of explosion: Estonia prepares RESPONSE to Russia!

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    Russian attacks on Uman and Kharkiv's 'busiest road' kill at least 2, injure 14

    Russian attacks on Uman and Kharkiv's 'busiest road' kill at least 2, injure 14

    Kharkiv Oblast was struck with with three KAB guided bombs, one of which targeted the city of Kharkiv, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.

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    Japan prepares for threats – defense budget rises to historic high #shorts

    Japan prepares for threats – defense budget rises to historic high #shorts

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    MEETING WITH TRUMP IN JUST DAYS! Russia in rage strikes Odesa and Mykolaiv: ports in flames!

    MEETING WITH TRUMP IN JUST DAYS! Russia in rage strikes Odesa and Mykolaiv: ports in flames!

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    Russia attacks sea port, energy, and railway infrastructure across Ukraine

    Russia attacks sea port, energy, and railway infrastructure across Ukraine

    Russia overnight on Dec. 26 launched drone attacks at Ukraine's sea port and energy infrastructure in Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts, as well as railway infrastructure in Volyn Oblast, authorities reported.

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    Ukraine in 2025: A year in photos

    Ukraine in 2025: A year in photos

    The year 2025 arrived with talk of peace. It ended to the rattle of air-defense systems across Ukraine.

    It was a year shaped by negotiations and expectations, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a settlement — even as Russia continued to …

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    At least 5 killed, 23 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    At least 5 killed, 23 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    Russia launched 99 drones and one Iskander ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.

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    'A lot can be decided before New Year' — Zelensky says he and Trump plan to meet in 'near future'

    'A lot can be decided before New Year' — Zelensky says he and Trump plan to meet in 'near future'

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and the U.S. had agreed to meet "in the near future," suggesting there could be progress in peace talks to end Russia's war before the New Year.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,202,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,202,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 840 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Youth without idols: the tragedy of teenage violence in Russia #shorts

    Youth without idols: the tragedy of teenage violence in Russia #shorts

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    Kremlin teaches to kill! Why Russian teens are drawn to knives and violence

    Kremlin teaches to kill! Why Russian teens are drawn to knives and violence

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    Putin's secret conversations with Bush: Kremlin planned aggression and didn't hide its hatred

    Putin's secret conversations with Bush: Kremlin planned aggression and didn't hide its hatred

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    Putin-Bush transcripts declassified! Kremlin hated Ukraine 20 years ago

    Putin-Bush transcripts declassified! Kremlin hated Ukraine 20 years ago

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    Kharkiv locals celebrate Christmas Eve 30 kilometers from border with Russia — in photos

    UKRAINE, KHARKIV — Christmas is valued by many in Ukraine. According to Zagoryi Foundation’s research, over 97% of their 3,200 respondents considered it the most important holiday in general and the most important religious holiday. 

    About 65% of …

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    Occupiers unable to restore logistics routes in Kupyansk #shorts

    Occupiers unable to restore logistics routes in Kupyansk #shorts

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    ENCLOSURE COMPLETED! Russians trapped on Oskil, and a rocket fuel plant exploded in Tula!

    ENCLOSURE COMPLETED! Russians trapped on Oskil, and a rocket fuel plant exploded in Tula!

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    There are new ideas on how to bring real peace closer, – Zelenskyy on conversation with Americans

    There are new ideas on how to bring real peace closer, – Zelenskyy on conversation with Americans

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    Kremlin in shock: Ukraine's robotic army changes the rules on the front line!

    Kremlin in shock: Ukraine's robotic army changes the rules on the front line!

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    Russia’s customs service starts concealing import data on sanctioned goods

    Russian customs data for 2025 lacks records on shipments across 180 categories of technically complex goods - mostly electronics and industrial equipment — The Insider has found. Since importers appear to have kept operating, it looks like shipments …

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    Zelensky holds phone call with Trump's envoys as Russia claims talks making 'slow but steady progress'

    Zelensky holds phone call with Trump's envoys as Russia claims talks making 'slow but steady progress'

    President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with U.S. President Trump’s Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas Day to discuss "several substantive details" of ongoing peace talks, the president said.

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    North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine ask to be sent to South Korea

    Two North Korean soldiers who fought on Russia’s side and were captured by Ukrainian troops say they want to relocate to South Korea.

    The North Koreans even wrote letters making the request, Yonhap reported, citing Jang Se-yul, the head of a group of …

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    Ukraine says it hit Russia’s Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery with Storm Shadow missiles

    Ukraine launched Anglo-French Storm Shadow cruise missiles at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov region, the General Staff said Thursday.

    Explosions rocked the facility and a fire broke out, according to Kyiv, which called it “a …

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    Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Budanov makes surprise visit to Zaporizhzhia front-line positions

    Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, visited forward positions on the Zaporizhzhia axis as part of a working trip to the region, meeting fighters from the so-called “Timur” special unit, the agency said Monday.

    While in the combat …

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    Russia talks about “peace” but prepares a new war: why not to trust Putin?

    Russia talks about “peace” but prepares a new war: why not to trust Putin?

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