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War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 20, 2024
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
Jan. 21, 2024
Ukraine
Kostyuk Makes Last Eight to End Timofeeva's Australian Open Run
Kostyuk, who has spoken out strongly against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, opted not to shake hands with her opponent.
Jan. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
The Collected Wisdom of Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev – His Journey from Reforming Liberal to Rabid Warmonger
If you read Medvedev’s diatribes against the West and Ukraine it’s hard to remember that when he first appeared on the political stage he was seen as what passes in Russia as a progressive liberal.
Jan. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
The Illusion of Choice – Russia’s 2024 Presidential Candidates
Russia may not be known for its evenhanded elections, but three candidates are slated to run against President Putin in the March’s election, while work to collect enough votes to join the race.
Jan. 20, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukrainian IT in the Gulf States – Opportunity of a Lifetime?
Despite the war, Ukraine's IT sector is thriving and the Gulf offers a burgeoning market where startups and existing businesses could capitalize on lucrative opportunities to grow and scale.
Jan. 20, 2024
Iran
Iran Says Israel Raid on Damascus Kills Guards' Syria Spy Chief, Among Others
In recent weeks, Israel was accused of intensifying strikes on senior Iranian and allied figures in Syria and Lebanon -- Hamas backers -- raising fears the Gaza conflict could expand.
Jan. 20, 2024
Russia
Putin May Be About to Declare War on Britain’s Fish and Chips Suppers
Russian news site says Britain’s favorite dish has come under threat from a Kremlin plan to rip up the sixty-year-old agreement that allows the UK to fish in Russia’s Arctic waters.
Jan. 20, 2024
Russia
Russia Contemplates Seizing Assets of Army Critics
The move comes in the wake of Moscow criminalizing any criticism of the military following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Jan. 20, 2024
Russia
Belarus Has Acquired Iskander Nuclear Missile Systems from Russia – Lukashenko
He emphasized that use of the weapons would be governed by“strict adherence to protocol” and only once approval was received from high-ranking officials.
Jan. 20, 2024
Ukraine
Eurotopics: Was Release of Funds for Hungary Legal?
A selection from what European papers are saying.
Jan. 20, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: Impressions from Davos
With Ukraine prominently represented through various special events, Western politicians spoke in fervent unison at Davos, signaling a desire for action and a recognition that Russia must be defeated.
Jan. 20, 2024
Russia
Russia Seeks 28-Year Term for Woman Accused of Killing pro-Kremlin Blogger
Vladlen Tatarsky died when a miniature statue handed to him as a gift by Darya Trepova exploded in an attack that Russia says was orchestrated by Ukrainian secret services.
Jan. 20, 2024
Europe
Europe to Step up Ammunition Production Amid Ukraine Warnings
Ukraine meanwhile called on western nations to stop Russia sourcing key parts for its own weapons production for the war that will soon be two years old and has left tens of thousands dead.
Jan. 20, 2024
NATO
Baltic Nations to Build Defense Network Along Borders with Russia and Belarus – All You Need to Know
As NATO commanders warned of the increased likelihood of war with Russia in the near future, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to build a series of defensive bunkers on their eastern borders.
Jan. 20, 2024
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: How Putin Hopes 'Traditional Values' Will Fuel the War in Ukraine
Almost two years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Putin has come up with a reason for the war that seems to be resonating with a normally indifferent and politically passive Russian society.
Jan. 19, 2024
Estonia
Baltic States to Build New Defences on Russian and Belarusian Borders
Russia's aggression in the region has sparked concern in the Baltic states that they could be next on Moscow's agenda were it to win in Ukraine.
Jan. 19, 2024
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