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Amy B. Zegart
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'They are looking for a pretext' — Zelensky denies drone attack on Putin's residence
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Lavrov claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s Novgorod residence with 91 drones
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Ukraine tried to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region using 91 drones.
The attack, he said, took place overnight into December 29. All 91 drones were destroyed. …
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Trump, Putin hold phone call following Zelensky's visit to Florida
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A SERIES OF BLOWS AGAINST RUSSIA! A message from FLORIDA to PUTIN – THE KREMLIN IS SABOTAGING
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'A continuous field of battle' — Huliaipole becomes gray zone as fighting intensifies in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Southern Command says
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Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine says it still holds parts of Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad situation 'difficult'
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Russian forces executed 2 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say
Russian troops shot dead two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war on Dec. 27 in the village of Shakhove near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office reported on Dec. 29, in what appeared to be at least the third reported case …
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Bringing art to the cemetery — How 'The Invisible Gallery' reclaims legacy overshadowed by Russian imperialism
In Ukraine's cemeteries, some graves are more than symbols of memory. They hold the truth about the country's enduring place in European culture, testifying to centuries of creative achievement and innovation — and to the lengths Russia has gone to …
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US security guarantees set for 15 years, with Ukraine pushing for extension, Zelensky says
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Russian drone attacks houses in Zolochiv settlement of Kharkiv oblast, killing animals, injuring 1 civilian
UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Dec. 29 — On Dec. 28, Russian forces attacked the Zolochiv settlement in Kharkiv oblast, damaging houses and outbuildings. The attack killed domestic animals, and a 54-year-old woman suffered an intense stress reaction, told …
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Expert Kaupo Rosin states that Russia currently has no intent to attack any Baltic state or NATO, noting changed Russian behavior after recent incidents and emphasizing the need for sustained defense investments.
In late 2025, Estonia’s security assessment highlights that Russia currently has no intent to launch attacks against Baltic states or NATO. Russian military behavior has changed following NATO’s reactions to prior incidents such as …
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Explosions reportedly rock Russia's Khanskaya military airfield
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Russia’s sabotage campaign is becoming bolder
In recent years, Poland has experienced a range of provocations attributed to Russia, including railway sabotage, arson, and drone incursions. The latest and most serious were cyberattacks on December 29, 2025, targeting 30 Polish energy facilities …
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❗️Zelenskyy: Security guarantees are the key milestone in achieving lasting peace #shorts
“Drone warfare at scale. Electronic warfare that evolves weekly. AI-assisted targeting systems built under fire. Distributed command and control that survives decapitation strikes. Civilian-military tech integration that NATO has theorized about for …
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Italy has supplied Ukraine with over €3 billion in arms as 12th aid package is authorized
Italy has delivered more than €3 billion worth of weapons, military equipment and other resources to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Gen. Luciano Portolano, chief of the Italian Defense Staff, said in an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore.
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