Category: 2. RussianAggression
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Ukraine mourns victims of Russian attack on military institute
As Ukraine buried the victims on Saturday of one of Russia’s deadliest airstrikes, the heads of the U.S. and British foreign intelligence agencies said that ongoing support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia is essential. Hundreds of Ukrainians, including sobbing relatives, gathered at… Continue Reading
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White House warns Iran on missile transfers to Russia
A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, responding to VOA’s request for comments on recent reports of the Islamic Republic’s delivery of ballistic missiles to Russia, warned that such actions would have consequences for the Iranian government. In a statement sent to VOA… Continue Reading
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Ukraine voices concern at reports of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia
KYIV, UKRAINE — Ukraine’s foreign ministry said Saturday it was deeply concerned by reports about a possible impending transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia. In a statement emailed to reporters, the ministry said the deepening military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow was a… Continue Reading
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Spy Chiefs of the C.I.A. and MI6 Convene, on a Couch and for a Crowd
Appearing together publicly for the first time in the history of their agencies, the heads of the U.S. and British intelligence services discussed Ukraine’s incursion into Russia and the war in Gaza. Continue Reading
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How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media
Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin. Continue Reading
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Iran Sent Ballistic Missiles to Russia, U.S. and European Officials Say
U.S. and European countries had warned of sanctions if Iran provided weapons that could be used against Ukraine. President Biden’s lame-duck status could hamper a response. Continue Reading
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Ukrainian Forces Block Russian Advance on a Key Eastern Town
Russia’s drive toward Pokrovsk has stalled along one part of the frontline, but its troops continue to advance in other parts of eastern Ukraine, and its long-range aerial attacks continue. Continue Reading
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U.S., U.K. Spy Chiefs Praise Ukraine’s ‘Audacious’ Russia Incursion
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on September 6 that no single military weapon will be decisive for Ukraine to defeat Russia’s full-scale invasion and that the use of donated U.S. weapons for long-range strikes into Russia would not turn the tide of the war in Ukraine’s favor. Speaking… Continue Reading
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Germany’s Foreign Minister Blasts Scholz’s SPD Over Wavering Support For Kyiv
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on September 6 that no single military weapon will be decisive for Ukraine to defeat Russia’s full-scale invasion and that the use of donated U.S. weapons for long-range strikes into Russia would not turn the tide of the war in Ukraine’s favor. Speaking… Continue Reading
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Ukraine’s Kursk offensive has triggered doubts among Russian elite, spy chiefs say
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Geopolitics myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Ukraine’s Kursk offensive is denting Russia’s war narrative and triggering questions among the Russian elite, leading spy chiefs have said. Speaking at the Financial Times’… Continue Reading