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Ukraine’s counteroffensive begins: What do we know so far?

Al Jazeera’s Defence Editor Alex Gatopoulos explains the dynamics of a new phase in the 16-month war. Ukrainian forces have proved highly adept at masking their strategic aims with feints, disinformation and by shuffling troops from one area to another, keeping Russian military planners guessing as to their next move. …

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How Putin’s War Became Russia’s War

The Country Will Struggle to Reckon With Its Crimes in Ukraine Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine has become the defining event of his years in power. Even if he rules for another quarter century, Russia’s president will forever be considered a war criminal. But the consequences of the war are …

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China-Saudi Ties Boost While U.S. Influence Wanes

Days after welcoming Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of efforts to reset relations with the U.S., Saudi Arabia turned its attention to boosting ties with one of Washington’s main competitors: China, says Bloomberg. A Bloomberg report — Saudi Arabia Looks to China for Business as US Influence Wanes …

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