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Iranian Ballistic Missiles Threaten to Change Battlefield Dynamic in Ukraine
As Russia’s war against Ukraine approaches its second year, several news outlets have reported that Moscow is eyeing two Iranian missile systems in particular as... MORE
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Putin, Lavrov Set New Accents to Russia’s Case for War in Ukraine
In their parallel statements on January 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov added some new elements and emphases to Russia’s case... MORE
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As War Against Ukraine Lengthens, Russia Shifts Top Brass
Combat operations in Ukraine have largely contracted to a 10-mile battleground between Bakhmut and Soledar. During this fierce fighting, the command structure of Russia’s “special... MORE
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Why Is Russia Recruiting Former Afghan Soldiers for Its War Against Ukraine?
According to multiple reports, Russia is recruiting Afghan security personnel, who were previously trained by the United States, for its war effort against Ukraine. The... MORE
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Ukraine Is Not Behind Recent Spate of Fires and Explosions at Russian Civilian Facilities
In the months since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his expanded invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, fires and explosions have occurred at a minimum... MORE
Jamestown Analyst Rich Arnold Interviewed by PolitiFact on Putin’s Lies in Ukraine
Jamestown Foundation Analyst Richard Arnold was interviewed by PolitiFact for a story on the Lie of the Year 2022, or Putin's long list of lies... MORE
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Ukraine Security Concept: A Transformative Proposal for European Security
The Ukrainian Presidential Office envisages a system of international security guarantees vis-a-vis Russia that would answer Kyiv’s post-war requirements. The guarantees would be provided by... MORE
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As Ukraine Conducts Deep Strikes, Russia Turns to Iran
On December 5, two Ukrainian strikes on Russian air bases deep into Russian territory and far from the frontlines produced a painful shock for Russian... MORE
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Putin’s War Against Ukraine Fueling Collapse of Moscow Orthodoxy at Home and Abroad
After some initial caution, the leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (ROC MP) has become a slavish propaganda tool for President... MORE
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Guns Bleed Back Into Russia From Ukraine, Sparking Spike in Violent Crime
Guns from President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine are crossing into Russia at a rapid rate and leading to a surge in armed crimes there,... MORE