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Amy B. Zegart


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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.

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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 …

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    Ukraine War Latest: Ukrainian forces liberate 9 eastern settlements as Russian troops face Starlink disruptions

    Ukraine War Latest: Ukrainian forces liberate 9 eastern settlements as Russian troops face Starlink disruptions

    • Ukrainian forces liberate 9 eastern settlements as Russian troops face Starlink disruptions, Ukraine's military says
    • As Ukrainian regions start preparing for next winter, Kyiv lags behind
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    Former Head of State Border Guard Serhii Deineko mobilized, media reports

    Former Head of State Border Guard Serhii Deineko mobilized, media reports

    Former Head of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, Serhii Deineko, has been mobilized and will lead the Luhansk Border Guard Detachment, Ukrainian media outlet Hromadske reported on March 3.

    Serhiy Deineko, who headed the State Border Guard from …

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    Trailing in polls, Orban goes all-in on Ukraine

    Trailing in polls, Orban goes all-in on Ukraine

    Facing a real chance of defeat in the April parliamentary elections, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban can’t stop talking about President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine.

    Just in the past few weeks, the Hungarian strongman called the war-torn …

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    Ukrainian Forces push Russian troops back near five settlements, DeepState says

    Ukraine’s Defense Forces have pushed Russian troops back near Zlahoda, Novohryhorivka, Novonikolaivka, Stepne and Ternove, according to the open-source analysis project DeepState. Since the start of the day, 52 attacks have been recorded, along with …

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    Syrskyi says interceptor drones downed over 70% of Shaheds around Kyiv in February

    Despite challenging weather and a shortage of munitions, Ukraine has maintained the effectiveness of its short-range air defenses, the country’s commander-in-chief said.

    In February, more than 70% of Russian Shahed attack drones over Kyiv and …

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    'They are the same evil' — Ukrainian lawmaker appeals to Trump after Iran comments

    'They are the same evil' — Ukrainian lawmaker appeals to Trump after Iran comments

    A Ukrainian lawmaker has urged Donald Trump to recognise that Russia and Iran "represent the same evil," after the U.S. president once again criticized Ukraine whilst commenting on the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

    Kyiv was among the first …

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    Chart of the week: Russia lost more territory than it gained for the first time since 2023

    Chart of the week: Russia lost more territory than it gained for the first time since 2023

    Russia lost more territory than it gained in February for the first time since Ukraine's failed counteroffensive in 2023, according to independent Finnish open-source intelligence collective Black Bird Group.

    Russia lost 37 km² on balance last month, …