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The West is suffering a “colossal failure of imagination” in thinking Russia’s war in Ukraine will not hit them next, defense policymakers heard. U.S. News
Russia is attempting to make the APEC summit, and talks between Xi and Biden, look like a diplomatic and geopolitical failure. U.S. News
Russia has mounted a new offensive operation in eastern Ukraine, targeting the key city of Avdiivka. ABC News: Top Stories
The Nova Kakhovka dam breach comes amid months of buildup to Ukraine’s counteroffensive, a phase of the war that many see as potentially pivotal. International: Top News And Analysis
Competing airlines flying over Russia is a big issue, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters on the sidelines of an aviation conference in Istanbul. Breaking Travel News | News
Speculation is mounting that Russia staged a drone attack on the Kremlin that it blamed on Ukraine Wednesday. International: Top News And Analysis
Analysts are questioning what price China could extract from Russia in return for supporting it during its time of vulnerability. International: Top News And Analysis
Russia continues to pound Ukraine’s energy infrastructure too with devastating consequences for civilians. International: Top News And Analysis
Oil prices have fallen to roughly $ 87 a barrel from more than $ 120 in early June ahead of potentially disruptive sanctions on Russian oil International: Top News And Analysis
Saber-rattling and rhetoric between Moscow and the West have become more aggressive, prompting concerns that a direct confrontation could be more likely. International: Top News And Analysis