The Pain of War: The Families of Dead Wagner Fighters Speak Out
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Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin sent tens of thousands of prisoners to the front lines in Ukraine․ Many of them never came back․ The aunt and mother of two dead soldiers refuse to remain silent․

The Shadow War: Norway and Russia Face Off in the Far North
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Russian trawlers appear to be angling for more than fish, sailors are taking an interest in bridges and spies are being uncovered: In the far north of Europe, the Kremlin appears to be increasing its activity, and Norway is paying close attention․

Moscow's Fever Dreams: There Is Only One Possible Answer to the Kakhovka Dam Breach
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The breach of the Kakhovka Dam makes it clearer than ever: A rapid end to the war can only come through support for Ukraine's army․

The Kakhovka Catastrophe: War-Weary Ukrainians Reel under Massive Flooding
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Was it Russian incompetence or a monstrous war crime? Following the massive dam breach on Tuesday morning, several possible theories have emerged to explain the disaster․

On the Front in Ukraine: Going Into Battle in a Leopard 2 Tank
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The Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun, and Western war equipment is playing a vital role․ A tank unit in Zaporizhzhia is in the thick of the fight․

German Reactions to Chaos in Russia: 'We Have To Look Each Other Deep in the Eyes in NATO'
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Before Saturday's uprising in Russia unraveled, Western intelligence thought the Wagner Group might be able to reach Moscow - and believed that Putin had left the city․ Hours later, Western politicians were wondering how to exploit the weakness shown by the Russian leader․

Jewgenij Prigoschin: Ein Deal, der Wladimir Putins Schwäche offenbart (Kopie)
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Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin quickly brought his uprising to an end on Sunday․ But not before inflicting a deep humiliation on Russian President Vladimir Putin․ There will almost certainly be consequences․

Prigozhin's Insurgency: The War Putin Wanted Now Threatens His Rule
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Dictatorships seem stable up until the moment they no longer are․ After the failed uprising of the Wagner troops, Vladimir Putin's system is looking wobbly․ Suddenly, a Russia without him is conceivable․

Another Stumble: German Intelligence Criticized for Slow Handling of Russian Coup Attempt
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Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, is under fire for learning too late about the recent Wagner Group coup attempt in Russia․ It's possible the agency's head could soon be out as a result of the late response, which many see as one too many․

Putin's Vassal: Belarus in the Inner-Russian Power Struggle
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Alexander Lukashenko managed to shine as a mediator in Putin's conflict with the Wagner Group․ That triumph, though, should not obscure the fact that the Belarusian ruler is nothing more than a vassal of Moscow․