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Category: 2. Editor’s Choice
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Farce then tragedy: Russian views of the West and what they mean for Ukraine
Summary
- Russia’s leaders often claim that the US is a declining power and that a post-American world is growing ever-nearer. They assert that its European allies are bellicose and…
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Russia’s Economic Gamble: The Hidden Costs of War-Driven Growth
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian economy has repeatedly defied expectations. Predictions of a double-digit contraction never materialized. On the contrary, GDP grew by 3.6 percent in 2023 and an expected 4 percent in 2024:…
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The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, burning buildings are seen on site after a Russian drone attack in Chernihiv region, Ukraine, early Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP Photo) As…
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what chemical weapons is Russia accused of using and why?
An arrest has reportedly been made after the killing of Igor Kirillov, a Russian general, in Moscow on December 17. Kirillov was the commander of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces, and is thought to be the most…
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Russia: Ukraine official says it killed Russian general by a bomb in Moscow
A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine’s security service leveled criminal charges against him. A…
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The China-Russia relationship and threats to vital US interests
Chinese and Russian interests are not fully aligned. While Beijing and Moscow share the aim of eroding Washington’s global influence and its alliance networks, the two states have fundamentally different strategic outlooks. As the world’s…Continue Reading
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Why Letting Putin Win Would Cost America More Than Supporting Ukraine
Many Americans are concerned about the cost of aid to Ukraine. It took the U.S. Congress seven months to approve the last funding measure to provide aid. A November Pew poll indicates that most Americans support helping Ukraine, yet roughly a…
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