Tag: US-Russia
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Susan Glasser Explores Putin’s Evolving Leadership and Ukraine’s Role in Looming U.S. Elections
Susan Glasser, currently a staff writer at The New Yorker, also co-authored a critical book on Donald Trump in 2022 with her husband, Peter Baker. Veteran U.S. journalist and editor Susan Glasser, known for co-authoring “Kremlin Rising” in 2005, has shared insights on Vladimir Putin’s evolving leadership style in a recent interview with RFE/RL’s Georgian…
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Sergei Medvedev Analyzes Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and Russia’s Waning Influence
Russian scholar and Charles University professor, Sergei Medvedev, shared insights on the Nagorno-Karabakh situation and its implications for Russia’s influence in the South Caucasus. Sergei Medvedev noted that the recent conflict won’t drastically alter the security landscape, deeming it a brief, anticipated clash Sergei Medvedev observed a trend of Russia ceding influence to formidable actors…
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Great Power Competition Takes Center Stage in MENA Region
This strategic region, pivotal due to its geographic location and abundant energy resources, has become a focal point for the United States, Russia, and China. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) find themselves at the heart of the global Great Power Competition The MENA region, comprising 18 diverse nations, serves as a global crossroads…
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Sen. James Lankford Advocates Strong Ukraine Support Amidst GOP Divide
This issue has caused a rift within the GOP, pitting staunch isolationists against more moderate Republicans with a MAGA affiliation. Sen. James Lankford has emerged as a prominent voice advocating for robust support Prominent isolationist figures such as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz have even suggested a partial government shutdown as a protest…
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Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. Approves Supply of Advanced Missiles to Ukraine, Signifying Strengthened Support
This decision, kept confidential to avoid alerting Russia, was finally disclosed following Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s meeting with Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has greenlit the provision of Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles with a striking range of 300 km to Ukraine The initial shipment of these missiles, armed with cluster munitions…
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Ukrainian Forces Break Through Russian Defensive Lines in Southern Offensive
This development comes amid ongoing efforts by Ukraine to reclaim territory from Russian forces, a campaign initiated in June. Ukraine’s military has achieved a significant breakthrough in the southern region, breaching Russian defensive lines, according to General Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, the leader of the counter-offensive Progress has been hampered by heavily mined terrain, though recent reports…
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s US Visit Ends Without Key Military Commitment
While in New York City and Washington, D.C., Ukrainian President Zelenskyy engaged with congressional, military, and White House figures. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s week-long visit to the United States concluded without a public commitment from the Biden administration regarding a critical military request Although the Biden administration announced a substantial $325 million military aid package during…
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s US Visit Strengthens Support Amid Funding Questions
Despite a more subdued reception compared to last year, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy garnered positive remarks on the vital aid required to sustain the fight against Russian forces. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made a swift visit to Washington, aiming to reinforce US backing for Ukraine Clad in military attire, he asserted in private discussions with both Republican…
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Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich Warns of Heightened Risks in the Middle East Due to Iran-Russia Drone Collaboration
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich emphasized the potential dangers arising from Russia’s “cooperation and collusion” with Iran, extending from Syrian airspace to the Persian Gulf, where Tehran has previously threatened commercial vessels. Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the head of U.S. Air Force Central, expressed concern over Iran’s supply of bomb-equipped drones to Russia, warning of heightened…
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General Mark Milley Reveals 200,000 Russian Troops in Ukraine; Affirms Ukrainian Military’s Steady Progress
Despite Ukraine’s counteroffensive progressing at a measured pace, General Mark Milley emphasized that the Ukrainian military remains formidable and is steadily advancing. General Mark Milley, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, revealed that there are more than 200,000 Russian troops stationed in the occupied regions of Ukraine General Mark Milley asserted that it…