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Unity on Ukraine is at risk in EU’s eastern members

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EU

Most eastern EU societies continue to support Ukraine in its fight for independence, back Western sanctions, the EU and NATO, and view Russia as a security threat, according to a…

Defeat of Aleppo rebels will boost Syrian al-Qaida

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SYRIA

The encirclement of eastern Aleppo is the latest in a series of heavy blows to the rebel movement since Russian military intervention began in September 2015. What is left of the…

Cambodia opposition protests face tough response

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CAMBODIA

Prime Minister Hun Sen says he is prepared to talk to the opposition, but that this must be in the National Assembly.

Ethiopia’s first step towards peace faces major risks

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ETHIOPIA

The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) responded by indicating that they would respect a ceasefire if aid does indeed begin to flow. The truce has potential to bring relief…

US Huthi terror tag will complicate Yemeni-Saudi talks

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YEMEN/SAUDI ARABIA

This comes days after the announcement of a new Saudi-backed power-sharing cabinet involving internationally recognised Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansur Hadi and southern…

Poland’s support for Ukraine will enhance its standing

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POLAND

Germany had refused to grant permission to re-export the German-built MBTs at a meeting of Western supporters of Ukraine at the US Ramstein airbase on January 20. Prime Minister…

Yemeni fighting could spike ahead of Gulf drawdown

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YEMEN

This comes after a surge in fighting across multiple fronts in February and March. Conflict actors are trying to improve their positions ahead of future negotiations, in the…

Ukraine leaders delay reforms and consider tactics

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UKRAINE

The Rada is dragging its feet on legislation on the special court and electoral reform, despite pressure from the IMF and EU. The two months remaining before parliament goes into…

Greek refugee reception could break down in October

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GREECE

The closure of unofficial transit routes through the western Balkans has stranded about 60,000 irregular migrants in temporary camps in Greece. With winter approaching, the money…

US weapons to Ukraine would turn Donbas into proxy war

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UKRAINE/US

However, fears continue that the separatist withdrawal is an opportunity for them to reorganise their forces in preparation for an assault on Mariupol. Poroshenko said that since…