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Amy B. Zegart
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There Must Be No Ways Left to Supply Russia with Critical Components for Its Defense - Zelenskyy
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15,000 Russian troops 'neutralized' in Pokrovsk direction in January alone, Syrskyi says
Some 15,000 Russian soldiers were “neutralized” by Ukrainian forces in the Pokrovsk direction in Donetsk Oblast during January, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Feb. 2.
In a post on Facebook that included a video of combat …
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'Putin will never try again after this' — NATO chief has 'secret' ideas for Ukraine peace talks
NATO Chief Mark Rutte has said he has ideas about any future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow that are a “little secret” but will ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin will “never try again” to conquer Ukraine.
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Russia blames Ukraine for deadly strike on Kursk boarding school, Air Force evidence suggests otherwise
Russia’s Investigative Committee launched a “terrorism” probe on Feb. 2 against the commander of Ukraine’s 19th Separate Missile Brigade over a deadly strike on a boarding school being used to shelter civilians in Sudzha, …
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Woman in Russian-occupied Crimea fined for 'promoting child-free lifestyle'
A 29-year-old woman in Russian-occupied Sevastopol was fined 50,000 rubles ($500) for “promoting the appeal of a child-free lifestyle” on social media, local occupation authorities reported on Jan. 31.
Russian President Vladimir Putin …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 840,360 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 840,360 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 2.
This number includes 1,320 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Massive fire breaks out at Kharkiv warehouse after Russian drone attack
A large-scale fire broke out at a warehouse in Kharkiv after a Russian drone struck a civilian enterprise late at night on Feb. 1, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported.
Russia launched a drone attack against the city’s Slobidskyi …
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'They killed Syrians the same way' — Zelensky condemns alleged Russian strike on civilians in Kursk Oblast
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s alleged bombing of a nursing home in Kursk Oblast, comparing the attack to Russian warfare in Chechnya, Syria, and Ukraine.
The presidents comments come after the Ukrainian military reported a …
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'No unit named Georgian Legion' in our agency — Ukraine's military intelligence hits back at Slovakia's coup accusations
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) dismissed claims by Slovak officials that HUR had orchestrated an attempted coup in Bratislava using members of the volunteer-based Georgian Legion.
“The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine …
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US, EU should be part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Zelensky says
The United States and the European Union should join Ukraine and Russia at the negotiating table in future peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Associated Press (AP) in an interview published Feb. 1.
The comments come a day after U.S. …
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Russia Violated Budapest Memorandum Blatantly and Brutally
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Trump launches trade war with steep tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Feb. 1 imposing steep tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, potentially triggering a trade war between the U.S. and its largest economic partners.
The orders placed 25% tariffs on Mexican and …
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Ukraine's NATO membership 'cheapest' security guarantee, 'victory' for Trump, Zelensky tells AP
NATO membership is the “cheapest” possible security guarantee for Ukraine and a chance for U.S. President Donald Trump to score a geopolitical victory over Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an …
Slovak PM Fico Calls Zelenskyy an ENEMY – What’s Next?
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Russian forces bomb elderly shelter in Sudzha, Kursk region, 95 feared trapped under rubble
In a devastating turn of events on February 1, Russian forces launched an attack on a residential school in Sudzha, Kursk Region, primarily sheltering the elderly and displaced individuals who lost their homes to ongoing conflict.
The tragic assault …
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The ILLUSION of Dialogue: Why Putin Will NEVER End the War
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Russia’s new naval base raises fears of Georgia’s involvement in Ukraine war, WSJ reports
Russia is building a new naval base in Ochamchire, Abkhazia, a move that raises fears Georgia could be drawn into the war in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports.
The base is part of Moscow’s strategy to safeguard its naval forces after …
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U.S. PRESSURE WORKS! China May FORCE Putin to End the War in Ukraine
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Russians Struck a Boarding Facility in Sudzha, Kurska Oblast
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Russia strikes nursing home in Kursk region's Sudzha, Ukraine's General Staff reports
A Russian strike targeted a nursing home in the Ukrainian-captured town of Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast on Feb. 1, according to Ukraine’s military. The building, which served as a shelter, primarily housed elderly residents.
Nearly 95 …
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Ukraine seeks Russian weapons samples to advance defense Technology amid escalating conflict
Ukraine's military intelligence is urging servicemen to provide samples of Russian weaponry, as Russia reportedly ramps up the use of various arms. The intent is to utilize these samples to foster the development of cutting-edge Ukrainian defense …
You Have Heard About Minsk Agreements but Have You Heard of Ilovaisk?
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights progress and challenges in troop mobilization training
In a Facebook post, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has highlighted significant strides in the training of mobilized troops, citing "positive changes" in their preparation following a recent meeting. While …
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Russian independent media uses Ukrainian war victim in ad campaign, sparking outrage
Russian independent news outlet Meduza used a photo of a Ukrainian man mourning his family killed in a Russian strike to bolster its European promo campaign — without his permission, he told the Kyiv Independent.
The photo is of Yaroslav Bazylevych, …
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Estonian court upholds ban on pro-Russian activist's residency over security concerns
In a recent ruling, the Administrative Court in Tallinn rejected the appeal of pro-Russian activist Zoia Paliamar against the annulment of her residency permit and the ban on her entry to the country. As a result, she is prohibited from entering the …