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Ukraine’s Cold War Gets Hot as Combat Explodes in the Last 24 Hours

Annals of Escalation

Some of the most intense Russian-backed fighting in six months has occurred within the last 24 hours. But it’s where the flare-out has taken place that matters.

Pierre Vaux
Pierre Vaux
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Pierre Vaux

Pierre Vaux

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