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Russian leader blames mobilisation on 'Western threat'

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RUSSIA

The Kremlin previously resisted mobilisation because it knew this would be unpopular and claimed it was unnecessary. Now Putin has justified the move by accusing Western states of…

Strategic conditions favour Kyiv over Moscow for now

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UKRAINE

The long-range strike follows one on the same airbase and another on an airfield in Ryazan region on December 5. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky addressed the US…

Ukraine conflict in stalemate as both armies prepare

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UKRAINE/RUSSIA

Western and Ukrainian policymakers have been watching for signs of a major Russian offensive that would satisfy President Vladimir Putin's desire to have something to show after a…

Georgia's rudderless Ukraine policy has rising risks

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GEORGIA

His statement offers only limited reassurance for Georgia's government, already beleaguered on several fronts as opponents attack it for its failure to give Ukraine full backing…

Sanctions evasion across Central Asia will continue

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CENTRAL ASIA

In early June, the United States sanctioned three entities -- one Kazakh and two Kyrgyz -- for procuring industrial goods and equipment for Russia’s ultimate benefit, violating US…

Ukraine war draws in fighters from post-Soviet states

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UKRAINE

Captured Westerners have seized media attention, but in number and military significance they are eclipsed by volunteers from Belarus, Georgia, the Russian North Caucasus and…

Putin’s visit to China reveals economic limits

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RUSSIA

Both sides vowed to coordinate their responses to what they describe as a US-led policy ‘dual containment’ directed at Moscow and Beijing, strengthening the impression of a united…

Russia attack looks like all-out, not limited invasion

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RUSSIA/UKRAINE

The invasion started shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special operation" to destroy Ukraine's military capacity and decapitate its leadership, or in his…

Ukraine and Russia talk about talks, but gulf is huge

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UKRAINE/RUSSIA

Ukrainian and Russian officials periodically discuss the possibility of talks, but from very different positions. Negotiations last took place in March 2022, ending when Russia…

US intercession may help Russia-Ukraine de-escalation

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RUSSIA/UKRAINE

An emergency NATO-Ukraine meeting the same day condemned Moscow's activities in terms similar to earlier robust statements from NATO members. The Russian military build-up…