British military intelligence said Saturday that Ukraine’s advance on three fronts was likely to have “achieved a degree of tactical surprise; exploiting poor logistics, administration and leadership in the Russian armed forces.” Meanwhile, the Kremlin is offering Russian railway workers enticing bonuses to fight in the war in Ukraine.
Read MoreCompeting claims between Ukraine and Russia over who controls the last major city in Luhansk in Donbas region. Kyiv tries to block a Russian ship carrying Ukrainian grain off coast of Turkey
Read MoreThe damage being done to Ukraine’s economy is becoming more apparent as Russian aggression turns to heavier weapons such as long-range missiles.
Read MoreA rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine as more cities come under bombardment and as Russia violate the terms of humanitarian corridors.
Read MoreA scene of dignified resistance as Moscow police show up to arrest an opposition doctor.
Read MoreOn the second consecutive weekend of opposition protests across Russia, the authorities are throwing everything they have to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s mass expression of outrage at the jailing of Alexei Navalny
Read MoreA hot take from my reconnaissance visit this week to crisis-hit Hong Kong..
Read MorePapua New Guinea is a Pacific nation few people get to visit. Extremely isolated with a challenging terrain, it has its share of problems. But it also has enormous potential above and beyond the rich natural resources. I find out more during a one-month fact-finding mission…
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