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War in Ukraine
‘Preventing a Bigger War’ – Ukraine at War Update for Oct. 14
North Korea sending troops to Ukraine, Zelensky says; Putin remains “open to contacts” from West; Russian drone kills civilian on moped; Ramstein meeting canceled as Biden goes to Berlin a week late.
Oct. 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Cements Ties With Iranian President in Central Asia Meeting
Vladimir Putin, whose country is hosting a summit of the BRICS nations in Kazan on October 22-24 , invited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to come to Russia on an official visit.
Oct. 12, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Is the Chechen Tail Wagging the Russian Dog?
Putin’s fixation with keeping the Arab and Islamic World onside as his full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its third anniversary means he now needs Kadyrov more than the other way around.
Oct. 12, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Trump, Putin, the Border and the Strategic Ambiguity of Kamala Harris – Analysis From Arizona
A combination of factors has Donald Trump’s support growing. As a relatively fresh face, Kamala Harris’ best approach might be to remain vague about how she would be president.
Oct. 12, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Putin Plays Trump
Through seven phone calls since 2021, Trump feeds his ego as Putin plays Trump, the author writes.
Oct. 10, 2024
Putin
Putin Promotes Dyumin and Younger Loyalists to Russia’s ‘Politburo’
Putin promoted influential former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin to Russia’s modern-day politburo, along with a new generation of officials tasked with the functioning of wartime command centres.
Oct. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin to Trump: ‘People Will Get Mad at You, Not Me’ – Ukraine at War Update for Oct. 9
Biden to miss Ramstein due to hurricanes; New book says Trump sent Putin Covid tests, Harris asked Zelensky to name replacement; Seven more children rescued from Russian re-education.
Oct. 9, 2024
Putin
Putin Abandons and Destroys Black Sea Villa in Another Sign of Growing Paranoia
Satellite images show that Putin's Bocharov Ruchey palace, overlooking the Black Sea near Sochi has been bulldozed amid claims he was worried Ukrainian drones would target it.
Oct. 8, 2024
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
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