John Ratcliffe’s meeting this week with a Russian intelligence chief was aimed at pushing the Kremlin to pursue a peace deal with Ukraine.
Category: Ukraine
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C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow Visit
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Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The New York Times – Business:The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
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Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The New York Times – Business:The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
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What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ukraine pleaded for the expensive weapons, and ultimately got them, but drones have rendered them almost unusable.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings
The New York Times – On the Runway:In his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of potential consequences.
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Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.
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Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
The New York Times – On the Runway: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.
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Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War
The New York Times – On the Runway:The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.
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Ukraine Drone Attack on Industrial City in Russia Kills at Least 13
The New York Times – On the Runway:A strike on an industrial center in Tatarstan marked one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the start of the war.
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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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The Fed Didn’t Raise Rates. The Bond Market Did.
The New York Times – Business:The market is saying risks are rising. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.
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How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies
The New York Times – On the Runway:Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.