Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.
Category: Defense and Military Forces
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Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
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The New Physics of Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:It doesn’t take much for small powers to gain a big advantage over the powerful.
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How Ukraine’s Satellites Help Drive Its War Drones
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ukrainian drone teams have a powerful new tool: near real-time information on troop movements and locations.
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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Intention to Keep Country on a War Footing
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.
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As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers
The New York Times – On the Runway:Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.
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Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
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Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
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How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
The New York Times – On the Runway:Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
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Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
The New York Times – On the Runway:Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
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Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
The New York Times – On the Runway:A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.
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Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
The New York Times – On the Runway:At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.