Tuesday marked the 1,000th day of the war in Ukraine, which has dragged on for months with no end in sight. Russia continues to advance, but progress is painfully slow as the Ukrainian resistance struggles with a lack of arms and aid. Both sides have problems with morale and recruitment.
Things have changed over the past week. Russia conscripted North Korean troops, and Ukraine attacked Russia with long-range missiles provided by the United States. Dan Sabbagh is in Ukraine, wondering what kind of changes a hit to the energy grid could bring about on the ground, and how North Korea's military might fare given the lack of willing Russian conscripts. Explain how important inputs are.
Dunn told Michael Safi that expectations are looming that striking a “deal” with Trump's impending inauguration as president is his priority. Is the recent increase in violence a sign that both sides are vying for a stronger negotiating position?
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