Fears of extremism in military jump after New Year’s attacks

January 2, 2025

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Ukraine suspends shipments of Russian gas to Europe

Ukraine has cut off Russian gas supplies through the country after a pre-war transit agreement expired late last year, the country's energy minister confirmed. Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Khrushchenko said on the messaging app Telegram on Wednesday morning that the shipment had been suspended “in the interest of national security.” “This is a historical event. Russia is losing its market…

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President Trump and Putin's advisers have a spat ahead of the new year

The year is coming to an end with two sharp messages between Russian leader Vladimir Putin's top adviser and President-elect Trump. Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, President Trump's pick to be his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, condemned Russian missile and drone attacks from last week. “Christmas should be a time of peace, but Ukraine suffered a brutal attack on Christmas Day,” Kellogg wrote on social platform X on Wednesday.

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What we're looking forward to:

of atlantic council will launch the fourth issue of Defense Journal on Tuesday, January 7th. host a discussionOn the future of NATO and the US-Turkish defense relationship.
of Center for Strategic and International Studiesteethhost a virtual conversation On Tuesday, January 7th, I spoke with Christopher Meyer, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, about the future of irregular warfare.
brookings andNational Chengchi University intention Host a panel of experts On Thursday, January 9, people in Taiwan and the United States discussed what they think about Taiwan's security situation.

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Police say Las Vegas suspect was shot in the head before explosion

Las Vegas police said the suspect who died inside a Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel on Wednesday was shot in the head before an explosion destroyed the vehicle and injured seven people. Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill released more information about…

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News reported by other media outlets:

Breakdown of numbers Veterans of the 119th Congress (military era)
this is the place President Trump's Pentagon and National Security nominees Ahead of the new year (Military.com)

today's trends

Two important stories about The Hill today:

Biden awards Presidential National Medal; Cheney receives standing ovation

President Biden on Thursday awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and several other Americans… read more

How President Trump's inaugural address will have the biggest impact

President Trump may surprise the world with a speech filled with true humility and dignity in his second inaugural address. read more

The Hill Opinion

Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:

Vehicles are increasingly becoming the weapon of choice for terrorists
Time is running out for diplomacy between Iran and the United States. Trump should make a deal with Iran.
Israel should attack Iran now and pave the way for Trump 2.0

Everyone is being pushed too hard. see you tomorrow!

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