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War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Case for Serbia as Host for Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiation
Serbia respects and understands both belligerent parties. It could serve as a facilitating host to negotiations that could usher in a new era of peace in Europe with the “Belgrade Agreement.”
Nov. 28, 2024
Russia
OPINION: The Ruble is Melting, Finally
At close to 112 against the US dollar, the ruble is now at its weakest level since the panic which set in after the “surprise” full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
Nov. 28, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Rejects Calls to Lower Conscription Age to 18 – ‘Lacks Weapons to Equip Already Mobilized Soldiers’
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s communications adviser dismissed calls to lower the conscription age and said weapon delivery delays meant there were not enough weapons for existing troops already.
Nov. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
One Million Ukrainians Left Without Power After Russia’s Missile Assault
The strikes caused widespread disruption across Ukraine, hitting multiple regions and crippling vital infrastructure.
Nov. 28, 2024
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ukraine-Poland Relations: Is a Historic Breakthrough Coming Closer?
The memory of the Volhynia massacres during World War II has been a perennial obstacle to Ukraine-Poland relations. Now Kyiv is moving closer to allowing the exhumations Poland has requested.
Nov. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Silent on Estimates War Dead Could be 100,000 and Russia’s Over 140,000
Since the start of Russia’s invasion, between 60,000 and 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died, with 400,000 injured with Russia’s deaths estimated at 106,000-140,000, according to The Economist.
Nov. 28, 2024
Trump
Who Is Boris Epshteyn, Trump’s Embattled Adviser and Once Aspiring Ukraine-War Envoy?
Investigated by the President-elect’s transition team, chastised by Elon Musk, and passed over for leadership of the war in Ukraine, the Moscow-born lawyer still has Trump’s ear
Nov. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘If Russia Balks, the US Could Reopen the Spigot of Aid’– Ukraine at War Update for Nov. 28
$6.8B left in US aid for Kyiv is “unlikely to be used” in time and “up to Trump,” some experts say; Biden says Ukraine recruitment age should be lower; Elon Musk threatens Trump-whistleblower Vindman.
Nov. 28, 2024
