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Trump Appeases North Korea as It Steps Up Its Aggression Against Ukraine

Kyiv says that Kim Jong Un delivered ballistic missiles for Russian use in Ukraine. Trump cancelled a major military exercise and touted his 'GREAT' relationship with Kim Jong Un.

How Russia is Trying to 'Outlast' the West

A conversation with Russia expert and author Hanna Notte, who argues in a new book that while Russia has been globally isolated, it has maximized its efforts to reach out to the non-Western world.

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How the U.S. Gained Its Own 'Oligarchy'

A conversation with investigative journalist Casey Michel about his new book, "The United States of Oligarchy."

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Trump's War in Iran Gives Russia an Opening to Reverse Ukraine's Momentum

A global shortage of missile interceptors has given Putin an opening to neutralize Kyiv's mid-strike campaign against Moscow.

Rumors of a Trump-Zelenskyy Turnabout Are Greatly Exaggerated

Trump has spoken more positively about Ukraine, but given Kyiv nothing as Zelenskyy helps the U.S. in the war against Iran.

Why Zelenskyy Ousted Ukraine's Top General

Plus: Notes from my 8th visit to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion and reporting from the scene of a devastating airstrike

The Mykhailo Fedorov Ouster: What Happens When You Change Horses in Midstream

Summing up a week of political turmoil in Ukraine

Ukraine Descends Into Political Turmoil After Defense Minister's Dismissal

A report from a protest in Kyiv

FIFA and NATO Are Appeasing Trump. That's Not Their Mission.

International organizations are focused on flattery, while the rest of the world sees through it.

Putin Has a Problem in Crimea

The crown jewel of Russia's war against Ukraine has become its weakness