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Amy B. Zegart


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    How China would cut Taiwan off

    How China would cut Taiwan off

    Editor’s Note: This is our monthly supplemental issue on Taiwan!

    We believe that empathy and authoritarianism can’t mix – that when we tell deeply-reported human stories of people threatened by dictators, it compels people to act against injustice. …

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Slovenia to buy U.S. weapons to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses, Shmyhal says

Under the PURL program, NATO countries purchase weapons from the United States and then transfer them to Ukraine.

Slovenia plans to make a PURL contribution by the end of 2025 to buy US-made weapons for Ukraine, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal …

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Russian generals rebel, Crimea’s air defence collapses, and Trump eases sanctions on Lukoil

Russian generals rebel, Crimea’s air defence collapses, and Trump eases sanctions on Lukoil

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'Happy Ukrainian Armed Forces Day' — hackers deface website of Russian company delivering military goods, HUR source claims

'Happy Ukrainian Armed Forces Day' — hackers deface website of Russian company delivering military goods, HUR source claims

The cyberattack took down over 700 computers and servers and deleted accounts of more than 1,000 Eltrans+ users, HUR claimed.

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"Russia has long violated absolutely everything. We will defend our rights," Zelenskyy said #shorts

"Russia has long violated absolutely everything. We will defend our rights," Zelenskyy said #shorts

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Belgium’s Prime Minister says the Kremlin warned of ‘eternal consequences’ over confiscating frozen Russian assets

Belgium’s prime minister says he was threatened from Moscow with “eternal consequences” if frozen Russian assets are confiscated.

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said he received non-public threats from Moscow over the issue of frozen state assets. …

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Promotions and honorary titles assigned on the Day of Armed Forces

As the Ukrainian nation celebrates the Day of the Armed Forces today, it presents a great opportunity to honor military units, commanders, and distribute state awards and honorary titles. We’ve…

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Kyiv Independent event in New York to hold live stream, photo exhibition

Kyiv Independent event in New York to hold live stream, photo exhibition

The Kyiv Independent's first live event in New York City will be available to stream live. The Kyiv Independent will also present a curated photo exhibition

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'Grand gesture, but won't kill exports' — G7, EU mull ban on Russian oil maritime services

'Grand gesture, but won't kill exports' — G7, EU mull ban on Russian oil maritime services

If the ban goes through, Russia would likely have to expand its shadow fleet to transport crude oil instead.

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End to war 'depends on Russia's commitment to peace,' Ukraine, US agree

End to war 'depends on Russia's commitment to peace,' Ukraine, US agree

Over the course of 2025, Ukraine has repeatedly agreed to ceasefire proposals put forward by the White House. Russia has refused to agree to a single one.

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Zelenskyy: The Armed Forces are more than an army. They are Ukraine! #shorts

Zelenskyy: The Armed Forces are more than an army. They are Ukraine! #shorts

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,179,790 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,179,790 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 1,180 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia's Ryazan Oil Refinery

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia's Ryazan Oil Refinery

Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery overnight on Dec. 5-6, marking the nineth such strike on the refinery this year, Russian Telegram media channel ASTRA reported.

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Ukraine's military denies reports that Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad encircled by Russian forces

Ukraine's military denies reports that Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad encircled by Russian forces

Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces said on Dec. 5 that neither Pokrovsk nor its sister city Myrnohrad is encircled, stressing that defense units are expanding logistics routes and maintaining control over key positions in the area.

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At least 3 injured in Russian missile, drone strikes on Kyiv Oblast

At least 3 injured in Russian missile, drone strikes on Kyiv Oblast

Three people have been injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv Oblast overnight on Dec. 6, local officials reported.

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A blow to the heart: energy, oil, Russian air bases on fire #shorts

A blow to the heart: energy, oil, Russian air bases on fire #shorts

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November: more than 81,000 Russian targets DESTROYED by Ukrainian strikes

November: more than 81,000 Russian targets DESTROYED by Ukrainian strikes

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US Treasury extends waiver allowing Lukoil gas stations outside of Russia to operate, despite sanctions

US Treasury extends waiver allowing Lukoil gas stations outside of Russia to operate, despite sanctions

The Trump administration on Dec. 4 extended a waiver that lets Lukoil-branded gas stations abroad stay in business, softening elements of the sanctions imposed on the firm in October.

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Europe nudges Ukraine to trade land for peace as divisions over concessions deepen

Among Ukraine’s European allies, there’s a growing belief that Kyiv may be forced to make serious territorial concessions to end the war, as Washington has been urging.

According to El Pais, officials in Brussels aren’t saying so publicly, but the …

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Ukrainian strikes on Russian military as well as oil and gas facilities #shorts

Ukrainian strikes on Russian military as well as oil and gas facilities #shorts

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Cold, drones, shelling and darkness: how Ukrainian servicemen can survive where it seems impossible

Cold, drones, shelling and darkness: how Ukrainian servicemen can survive where it seems impossible

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Ukrainian Forces advance near Hulyaipole and Oleksandrivka

Ukraine’s Armed Forces have made gains on two axes along the southern front, analysts said, with changes reported around Hulyaipole and Oleksandrivka. Russia’s military command claimed it had occupied Dobropillya and published footage purportedly …

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OPERATIONS in the rear of the ENEMY! Ukrainian drones hit CRIMEA and RUSSIAN refineries

OPERATIONS in the rear of the ENEMY! Ukrainian drones hit CRIMEA and RUSSIAN refineries

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Putin dodges Indian journalists' question on why he is bombing Russian-speaking Ukrainians

An India Today journalist asked the Russian president to answer a question from “Russian-speaking Ukrainians” - “Why is Putin doing this to us?” - referring to the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Putin appeared to pretend he didn’t …

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Russian forces reportedly execute yet another Ukrainian POW

Russian forces reportedly execute yet another Ukrainian POW

The Prosecutor General's Office said that the wounded soldier tried to take cover, but the Russian soldier "finished him off with a shot from an assault rifle."

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