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Russia begins its winter missile campaign on Ukraine

And, Ukrainians debate Trump's controversial government nominees.
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Zelensky finally unveils his victory plan
Here is everything we know about it so far.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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Why Russian disinformation is so successful in America
The recent Tenet Media and Russia Today scandals highlight how vulnerable the U.S. is to Russian information operations.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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How Trump and Harris debated Ukraine
I fact-checked Trump and Harris on Ukraine. Here are my takeaways
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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A very short story of Wagner Group's rise
How the Wagner Group originated and became the Kremlin's go-to force for illegal activity around the world.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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Operation Successor: How Yeltsin Created Vladimir Putin
Boris Yeltsin wasn't the progressive democracy champion that many make of him. He gave Vladimir Putin power.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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A Ukrainian revolution you probably never heard of
In 1990, students organized a hunger strike against Moscow's communism. Less than a year later, Ukraine proclaimed independence.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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Ukrainians turn to books to decolonize themselves
Russia's attack on Ukraine caused a surge of nationwide interest in Ukrainian history and literature. A newly opened bookstore in Kyiv is a perfect…
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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A political murder that shook, then united, Ukraine
An 18-year-old gunman with possible ties to Russia shot a highly controversial Ukrainian nationalist, Iryna Farion. Her life's work divided Ukraine, yet…
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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Briefings

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Russia begins its winter missile campaign on Ukraine
And, Ukrainians debate Trump's controversial government nominees.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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Is Trump a catastrophe or an opportunity for Ukraine?
Trump's victory provides more questions than answers.
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UN chief embraces Putin, who is busy rigging elections
Russia is meddling in crucial elections in Moldova and Georgia.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
Ukraine is now fighting against four dictatorships
And, 95 Ukrainian prisoners of war, including Azov fighters, return home after two years in captivity.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
4
A dark week for Ukrainian journalism
And, the Ramstein meeting gets postponed because of Hurricane Milton.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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Will Ukraine give up territory for NATO?
And, an 80-year-old tragedy complicating Ukrainian-Polish relations.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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Zelensky's latest American saga, and a reading list
Read my deep dive into the President's trip to the United States in my latest for Lawfare.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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What is Zelensky's victory plan?
Ukraine needs an upper hand to negotiate with Russia.
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Anastasiia Lapatina
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