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Amy B. Zegart
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A meat grinder for Russians: Kremlin losing 30,000 FIGHTERS each month
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Russia's response to Operation Spiderweb is likely 'not going to be pretty,' Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on June 5 that Russia’s response to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb is likely “not going to be pretty,” following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin the day prior.
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'Deadline is in my brain' — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump sidestepped questions on June 5 as to when he can be expected to impose additional sanctions on Russia, as the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose sanctions on …
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'Not destroyed but damaged' — Russia claims it will repair bombers struck in Operation Spiderweb, official says
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on June 5 that Russian bombers damaged during Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb will be “restored,” adding that the planes were not completely destroyed in the attack.
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Fact Check: President Trump Did NOT Delete Truth Social Post About Call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Did President Trump delete his June 4, 2025, Truth Social post discussing his phone call Russian President Vladimir Putin? No, that's not true: The post was still visible on Trump's timeline as of 12 p.m. ET on June 5, 2025. Lead Stories confirmed …
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'Time to put an end to insanity of war,' Brazil's Lula told Putin, calls for restraint following Operation Spiderweb
Brazilian President Lula da Silva reiterated calls for peace on June 5, urging Russia to restrain attacks on Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to “respond” to Operation Spiderweb.
Ukraine on June 1 launched a …
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In wartime Ukraine, a university grows — and reclaims a space once reserved for the corrupt
Once the playground of disgraced Ukrainian politicians, a golf club in Kyiv’s Soviet-era Obolon neighborhood is now set to become the new campus of the Kyiv School of Economics, which last month bought the site for $18 million as part of a $40 …
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Controversial Russian literature prize sparks debate on separating culture from war crimes
Launched to promote Russian literature on the global stage during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the new Dar (“Gift”) literary prize is already mired in controversy — and not just for its troubling timing.
After Ukrainian author Maria Galina …
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Without justice, war will come back, veteran reporter says
Janine di Giovanni, a veteran war reporter and author who has covered decades of conflicts in Rwanda, Syria, Iraq, and Bosnia, reflects on her work in Ukraine and other conflicts.
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Damage, disruptions reported following explosion on train tracks in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, official claims
An explosion on a rail line in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast on June 5 caused damage to the track and disrupted train travel along the line, regional Governor Alexander Gusev claimed.
The explosion occurred in a remote area between the communities of …
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Art through the eyes of wartime children
Editor’s Note:
Unicef reports that as of Feb. 2025, more than 2,500 children have been killed or injured by the war. Millions more have experienced violence, displacement, or the loss of family members.
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