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Amy B. Zegart


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    Street fighting rages in Hulyaipole as Russian forces try to cut Ukrainian supply lines

    Russian forces are intensively shelling settlements along the supply route to Hulyaipole, seeking to cut Ukrainian defenders off from logistics.

    The situation in Hulyaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, remains severe, with dozens of clashes recorded daily …

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    Ukraine’s military intelligence claims responsibility for explosion at Russian base in Ussuriysk housing the 80th brigade

    Agents from Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) infiltrated a military compound in Ussuriysk and carried out a sabotage operation, media sources said. Russian authorities described the incident as a domestic mishap, but local residents …

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    Professor Tim Wilson dismantles Kremlin myths: "There is no future for peace with Putin"

    Professor Tim Wilson dismantles Kremlin myths: "There is no future for peace with Putin"

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    How does Ukrainian culture survive war? One Austrian foundation has a long-term answer

    How does Ukrainian culture survive war? One Austrian foundation has a long-term answer

    From the grand halls of Kyiv's cultural institutions to small regional initiatives shaping public dialogue, Ukraine's cultural life has faced unprecedented pressures.

    Amid daily attacks, occupation, and displacement, many of the country's most …

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    A guided aerial bomb hit the CENTER of Kharkiv! 2 KILLED 😱 #shorts

    A guided aerial bomb hit the CENTER of Kharkiv! 2 KILLED 😱 #shorts

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    "We will fire without discussions" – Estonian Foreign Ministry addresses Russia #shorts

    "We will fire without discussions" – Estonian Foreign Ministry addresses Russia #shorts

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    Putin says territorial concessions possible in Ukraine talks

    Russian President Vladimir Putin remains ready to make concessions agreed at the Anchorage summit, he said at a State Council meeting on Thursday, December 25, Kommersant reported.

    As Ukraine’s Strana.ua notes, and as earlier reports in other media …

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    Russia appoints businessman Yuri 'Yura Unitaz' Vaganov to lead drone forces

    Russia has appointed Yuri Vaganov, a businessman and volunteer from the Moscow region with no formal military education, to command the Armed Forces’ unmanned systems forces, according to reports by Russian bloggers and a source in the country’s …

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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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