Some Ukrainians Refuse to Leave Avdiivka Despite Russian Bombardment
In Avdiivka, as in Bakhmut and other devastated places on the front lines, most residents left long ago, but there are holdouts.
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Torture and Turmoil at Ukrainian Nuclear Plant: An Insider’s Account
The former director of Europe’s largest nuclear facility describes abuse of Ukrainian workers and careless practices by the Russians who took control of the plant.
How to Lift the Fog of War in Ukraine? Try These Playing Cards.
To help soldiers quickly distinguish friend from foe, the Pentagon is issuing playing cards with pictures of 52 different NATO weapons systems.
Biden Officials Hold Off on More Airstrikes in Syria, for Now
The administration says it is seeking to avoid a wider war with Iran and its proxies while protecting U.S. personnel from attacks.
The Ukrainians hold on with old tanks, but relish the idea of advancing with modern Western battle tanks.
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Israeli Government’s Plan to Overhaul the Judiciary Sets Off a Crisis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government contends the Supreme Court has unchecked power.
Your Monday Briefing: Arms Race in Asia
Also, Putin’s nuclear brinkmanship and a rift in the Israeli government.
Israel’s Defense Minister Says Government Should Halt Contentious Judicial Plan
Yoav Gallant, who oversees Israel’s military, is the first minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to criticize a plan to weaken the judiciary. His comments follow fears that weeks of unrest have undermined military capacity.