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Ukraine strikes two more fuel depots in Russia, defying US warnings – POLITICO

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David Turner

The strikes on the two fuel storage and pumping bases in the Smolensk region, some 500 km from the border with Ukraine. ...

Russia is returning to its Cold War posture with plans to increase troops along its NATO borders, Lithuania’s PM warns

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David Turner

Russia plans to increase its troops along its border with NATO, Lithuania’s prime minister said. Ingrida Šimonytė said Russia is returning to ...

A goal for Netanyahu, a red line for Egypt

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David Turner

A narrow buffer zone between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, the “Philadelphia Corridor” has come under increasing scrutiny as Israel plans a ...

Russia may double forces on NATO borders, Estonia warns

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David Turner

Russian forces are likely planning to double their forces on borders with members of the western security alliance NATO, the Estonian Foreign ...

Burundi shuts borders with ‘bad neighbour’ Rwanda

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David Turner

Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda after accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks. Last December Red Tabara, a Burundian rebel ...

Venezuela’s Maduro blasts ‘provocation’ as UK sends warship to Guyana – POLITICO

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David Turner

LONDON — Venezuela lashed out at “an act of hostile provocation” after the United Kingdom deployed a navy patrol ship to Guyana ...

Israel arrests dozens at Gaza hospital

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David Turner

People in Gaza are falling victim to deadly infections A record number of people in Gaza have been diagnosed with infectious diseases ...

Israel could open second front in Lebanon, defense minister hints – POLITICO

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David Turner

Despite increasing pressure from the U.S. to rein in the war in Gaza, Israel’s defense minister is now suggesting his forces could ...