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Since February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has spawned a range of viral slogans, memes, and images that continue to shape public perceptions of the war. There is the ominous Russian Z, the call to “be brave like Ukraine,” and a Ukrainian soldier giving the middle finger to a sinking Russian warship. Among the […]
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s SitRep, where we have called a plumber to try to turn off the news tap but are still waiting to hear back. SitRep will be off next week for Thanksgiving. See you on the other side of the turkey. Alright, here’s what’s on tap for the day: A brief history […]
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the negotiating lines for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, Israel and Hezbollah inching closer to a truce, and a major national security trial in Hong Kong. Land, Troops, and NATO Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a cease-fire deal with Ukraine once U.S. President-elect Donald […]
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Russia’s revised nuclear doctrine, a contentious New Zealand bill that could hurt the Maori people, and the sentencing of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. ‘That Means World War III’ Russian President Vladimir Putin formally lowered Moscow’s nuclear threshold on Tuesday in response to U.S. President Joe […]
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a dramatic shift in U.S. weapons policy toward the Russia-Ukraine war, climate change negotiations at the G-20 summit, and the European Union considering suspending dialogue with Israel. ATACMS Get a Green Light On Sunday, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use the U.S. Army Tactical […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World A person close to Russian defense ministry said it was logical to have a mechanism to replenish losses by the North Korean side Author of the article: Bloomberg News Alberto Nardelli and Michael Nienaber Published Nov 17, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Air defense forces destroyed more than 140 targets, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, adding that Ukrainian F-16 pilots downed ten aerial targets during the attack Author of the article: Bloomberg News Aliaksandr Kudrytski Published Nov 17, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read You can save this article […]
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s desire to end Russia’s war against Ukraine is sincere. But it is understandable that Ukraine and its supporters may have concerns about how, exactly, the “deal” promised by Trump during his campaign will look. If it does not include ways to guarantee Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, the fighting may only […]
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at North Korean forces in Russia, Hezbollah naming its new leader, and an election recount in the country of Georgia. ‘Growing Desperation’ NATO confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops have deployed to Russia’s Kursk region to help combat Ukraine. This marks a “significant escalation” in the […]
North Korea is reportedly sending soldiers to Russia to aid in the conflict against Ukraine, with Seoul claiming that 1,500 more troops have been deployed, bringing the total number to 3,000. Pyongyang has yet to comment, and Moscow has neither confirmed nor denied the reports. Ukraine has called on any North Korean troops sent to […]