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The Russian Army may have defeated Ukraine — if it had followed its own manual
Russia's army in Ukraine lacks the huge size its warfighting doctrine demands, and it's been too ri…
Michael Peck
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Putin's spokesperson denies expecting swift victory in Ukraine, despite analysts saying that's exactly what Russia expected
President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson sought to spin Russia's military operation as a success, de…
Tom Porter
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The US secretly slipped ATACMS to Ukraine with more to come, putting high-value Russian targets in danger
US lawmakers cleared the way for Ukraine to receive additional MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System…
Jake Epstein
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Wild video shows Ukrainian drone flying through dense forest into a Russian hideout before exploding, military says
A Ukrainian drone took a strikingly precise path to find a hidden Russia position in Luhansk Oblast…
Sophia Ankel
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How Ukraine could become Putin's 'Vietnam,' say military analysts
Ukraine could hold out against Russia if Western aid continues. A key $60 billion aid package passe…
Nathan Rennolds
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Ukraine is defying the US over strikes on Russian oil refineries. Experts say it's a necessary risk.
Ukraine continues to target Russian oil facilities despite reported US objections, with one militar…
Mia Jankowicz
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Ukraine pulled its Abrams tanks from the front due to Russian drone tactics, US officials say
Masses of drones over Ukraine have restrict the movement of Ukraine's US-supplied Abrams tanks, for…
Thibault Spirlet
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Russia's military alliances are giving it a major edge — just as Ukraine's are faltering
Russia is gaining the "military upper hand" in its war with Ukraine due to support from China, Bela…
Mikhaila Friel
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Russian military leaders will likely start hiding critical information from Putin to save their own necks, researcher says
Those leaders are "now even more dependent on Mr. Putin for their safety and positions," the resear…
Sonam Sheth,Chris Panella
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Claims that the US bought 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from a close Russian ally are likely false, experts say
The US probably didn't purchase 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, as the country would…
Thibault Spirlet,Rebecca Romm…
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Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin says he will resist Russian military efforts to take control of mercenary group
The Wagner mercenary group played a key role in the Ukraine War before tensions arose with Russian …
Peter Gelling
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Photos show Ukraine bracing for Russian assaults with some of the same tricks that derailed its big counteroffensive
Ukraine's military is building defenses to stop Russian forces, using tactics like dragon's teeth a…
Ella Sherman
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An MIT professor devised a 'Fortress Ukraine' plan in 1994 that proved remarkably right about the Russian invasion
Prof. Barry Posen anticipated Ukraine's challenges against a Russian attack 30 years ago, and offer…
Michael Peck
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Russia and China are on the brink of a military alliance that could overwhelm the US
Russia and China are drawing closer together amid an intensifying rivalry with the US.
Tom Porter
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Ukraine's military may not be able to retake Crimea, but it can make life hell for Russians there, experts say
"Rattled by attacks, short of supplies, and somewhat isolated, Russian forces in Crimea could becom…
Michael Peck
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Ukraine targets more Russian oil refineries a day after reports said the US had warned them not to
Ukraine targeted two Russian oil refineries on Friday night, despite US warnings, as Russia's oil p…
Rebecca Rommen
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Russia has shifted beyond its 'stupid' missile attack strategy, and it is bad news for Ukraine
Russia's targeting of energy systems has brought little success. Now it's increasingly targeting Uk…
Sinéad Baker
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Here's why an influential US wargame was so wrong about Ukraine's chances against Russian invaders
Wargames are a low-cost way for militaries to avoid costly mistakes. One think tank re-examined how…
Michael Peck
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Ukraine's experimental 'FrankenSAM' weapons reveal a huge gap in the US arsenal, military expert says
The US slowed investment in air defense systems after the Cold War, but Russia's invasion of Ukrain…
Sinéad Baker
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Former Russian commander in Ukraine says Moscow was unprepared for a protracted war and is now 'heading for military defeat'
Igor Girkin, who once led a group of Russian militants in Donetsk, said Moscow is sleepwalking towa…