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More Russian Mercenaries Deploying to Ukraine to Take On Greater Role in War
WASHINGTON — Russian mercenaries with combat experience in Syria and Libya are gearing up to assume an increasingly active role…
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‘Inadequate’ Security Led to Deaths of 3 Americans in Kenya Attack, Report Finds
WASHINGTON — A series of security lapses and an “inadequate focus” on threats on the ground helped lead to a…
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As Russia’s Military Stumbles, Its Adversaries Take Note
CONSTANTA, Romania — When it comes to war, generals say that “mass matters.” But nearly two weeks into President Vladimir…
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Analysts say Russian convoy likely signals a shift to invasion strategy.
It has been a menacing presence in the war in Ukraine: Satellite images have shown a military convoy stretching 40…
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As Russian Troops Mass in Belarus, a Ukraine Border Is Largely Undefended
NOVI YARYLOVYCHI BORDER CROSSING, Ukraine — On the other side of this border in northern Ukraine, not visible through the…
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Russia’s Military, Once Creaky, Is Modern and Lethal
MOSCOW — In the early years of Vladimir V. Putin’s tenure as Russia’s leader, the country’s military was a hollowed-out…
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U.S. Intervenes to Repel Air Attack on United Arab Emirates
The U.S. Air Force said that it had intervened on Monday to repel an attack on the United Arab Emirates…
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For Putin, Propping Up Allies Is Turning Into a Perilous Bargain
From Eastern Europe to the oil fields of Central Asia, President Vladimir V. Putin is straining to maintain a sphere…
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What’s Driving Putin’s Ukraine Brinkmanship?
MOSCOW — As the Kremlin masses troops near Ukraine, it is signaling one core conviction: Russia cares more about the…
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Sudan’s Military Agrees to Reinstate Civilian Prime Minister, Mediator Says
NAIROBI, Kenya — Faced with a new wave of streets protests, Sudan’s military has agreed to reinstate the civilian prime…
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