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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/22/22
One month into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin’s army has been met with a disastrous failure. By being unable to take crucial targets early in the war using aerial assets and not assuming complete air superiority within the first few days, Russia has doomed its war of aggression to a bitter and resounding defeat, achieving…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/21/22
President Zelensky reaffirmed his position in Kyiv and his belief that no concessions can be made regarding Ukrainian sovereignty. He did acknowledge that NATO would have to definitively announce whether Ukraine could ever join NATO, as he has shown willingness to accept a guarantee never to pursue NATO membership should it help arrange a ceasefire.…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/20/22
A Russian airstrike hit a Ukrainian chemical plant, releasing copious amounts of ammonia into the air. Affecting about 5km near Sumy, the leak is being responded to by emergency services, and local citizens advised their breathing precautions. It is unknown whether Russia will own up to the attack or use it as a false-flag incident…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/19/22
Amidst Russian claims of attacks on Western officials and diplomats by Ukraine, Belarus began pulling its representatives from the country, in what many see as the precursor to a full-scale Belarusian invasion. Troops in Belarus have been given red armbands and markings, and more and more material has been moved towards the border. Yet while…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/18/22
The Russian advance continues to be stalled, as the beginnings of the Ukrainian counteroffensive relieve the city of Mykolaiv from ground assaults. Analysts have identified four key regions to watch in the coming weeks; Mariupol, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, and the frontlines of the Donbas. These regions are critical to Ukraine’s defense: Mariupol, the bastion of Eastern…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/17/22
The Ukrainian army has gone on the offensive, pushing against a Russian military that has begun facing desertions and loss of morale. Though a previous offensive in the Donbas was reported as early as March 2nd, this new counter-offensive has been launched by troops in major cities, most notably Kyiv. With fighting in previously contested…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/16/22
According to U.S. intelligence, an estimated 7,000 Russian troops have died since the onset of the Russian invasion. Russia’s losses so far will be impossible to replace in short order due to the disproportionate amount of special forces and modern equipment lost. Given the performance of these forces and equipment, it would arguably be more…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/15/22
The leaders of Poland, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic visited Kyiv in a show of support for Ukraine. The city has been besieged for two weeks, and many criticized the move as unnecessarily dangerous. Yet regardless of whether it was a wise decision, it serves as a strong show of support in the face of…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/14/22
Russia’s strength has begun to waver, as the Pentagon confirms that 100% of the troops Putin staged near Ukraine have been committed to the invasion. Though he has called for volunteers from Syria and abroad, he has made no moves to enlist his reserves nor secured a means of moving Syrian volunteers into Ukraine. A…
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Russo-Ukrainian War 3/13/22
Holding true to yesterday’s announcement regarding strikes on NATO convoys, a series of missiles hit a former base used by U.S. trainers in Ukraine, just 10 miles from the Polish border. The Kremlin claimed 180 foreign volunteers killed, though this was disputed as no foreigners were reported amongst the 35 casualties in the bombing. The…