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US, Western Europe fret over uncertain Ukraine war endgame

An interminable and unwinnable war in Europe? That’s what NATO leaders fear and are bracing for as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side and no resolution in sight. The possibility of a stalemate is fueling concerns …

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HTS leader tours Idlib on Eid al-Fitr

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, continues to appear in public as he promotes his image as a leader who cares about the inhabitants of northwest Syria. The leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has made another public appearance. He took part in the …

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Imperial Nostalgia and its Perils

Although great empires rank among the most powerful engines of world history, they are also among the most dangerous, especially as they brood over their decline. The Russian empire provides a striking illustration of this phenomenon. Traditionally referred to as the “prison of nations,” Russia, in its Czarist and Soviet …

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Venäjän uhittelu näkynee myös Kaakkois-Suomessa

Suomen halu hakea puolustusliitto Natoon vahvistuu tällä viikolla. Eduskunnan puolustusvaliokunta totesi tiistaina, että jäsenyys olisi Suomen turvallisuuden kannalta paras ratkaisu. Torstaina presidentti Sauli Niinistö kertoo oman kantansa ja pääministeri Sanna Marin vanavedessä. Näillä näkymin jäsenhakemus laitetaan eteenpäin eduskuntakäsittelyn jälkeen ensi viikolla. Nato-hakemuksen eteneminen näyttää vääjäämättömältä. Ylen tuoreen kyselytutkimuksen mukaan 76 …

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