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Why Hasn’t Russia Kicked Out Ukrainian Invaders? Its Own Invaders Are Busy.

Precisely why Russia has so far failed to repel the biggest foreign incursion into its country since World War II appears to be not just a matter of personnel and lack of battlefield intelligence, but also of priorities.

With Hezbollah-Israel Conflict Contained, Iran’s Next Move May Be Modest

After weeks of regional fears about a broader war, Hezbollah’s limited attack on Israel suggests that Iran, like its ally, wants to hem in the risk of escalation.

Shelling Kills 6 in Ukraine as Russia Pushes Ahead in East

The eastern region of Donetsk, which has seen some of the fiercest fighting this year, was not spared from Russian aerial bombardment on Wednesday. A Russian attack killed four members of a family in the tiny community of Izmailivka.

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