Ukraine’s increased activity in the Middle East and Africa, amid the US and Israeli war with Iran, makes Kyiv an equal security partner in one of the world’s key regions. Zelenskyy’s trips to the Gulf monarchies, Turkey, and Syria have resulted in security agreements with Arab countries. The geography of …

Toplines Russian forces conducted a massive drone and missile strike consisting of 666 drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight on April 24 into April 25, primarily targeting Dnipro City, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing at least six civilians and injuring at least 47. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched …

Key Takeaways Prospects for meaningful US-Iran negotiations remain low as Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi and his inner circle continue to dominate Iran’s decision-making and oppose compromise. ISW-CTP assessed that in recent days, the IRGC has sidelined civilian officials and that Iran’s negotiating team lacks …