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“Trump has tools to really hurt Putin,” says US Republican professor

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Opinion

Trump won’t restart military aid to Ukraine—and no peace talks will change that

When Trump cut off intelligence sharing and weapons deliveries to Ukraine, administration officials insisted it was leverage for peace negotiations. The evidence tells a different story.

byHans Petter Midttun

Ukraine's battle crucial for dismantling global “axis of evil,” defense expert claims

6 minute read

Analysis

“If Russia couldn’t beat Ukraine in 2022, why would it win now?” A defiant voice amid despair

In an exclusive interview, Ukrainian defense expert Mykhailo Samus challenges the prevailing despair, arguing that despite the challenges, Ukraine’s future is now one of opportunity.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Bloomberg: Putin’s strength in Ukraine may be an illusion as Russia’s corporate debt hits $ 446 billion

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Latest news Ukraine

Bloomberg: Putin’s strength in Ukraine may be an illusion as Russia’s corporate debt hits $ 446 billion

New economic data shows Russian banks quietly restructuring massive defense loans as corporate debt spikes 70% since the Ukraine invasion, challenging Moscow's image of wartime resilience.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

ukrainian troops hold ground kursk despite mounting pressure oleksandr unit commander ukraine's 225th assault battalion during interview sumy early 2024 ukrainian-soldier report 3 forces desperately holding russia’s oblast against relentless

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Latest news Ukraine

CNN: Ukrainian troops hold ground in Kursk despite mounting pressure

Their efforts are vital for future peace talks, maintaining territorial leverage amid relentless and costly Russian attacks, CNN says.

byYuri Zoria