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Why is Russia attacking Ukraine: aims, pretexts, and consequences explained

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022 with the stated goals of demilitarization and denazification, while protecting citizens in Russian-speaking regi...

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What to Know if Iran Strikes a US Military Base

If Iran attempts to strike a US military base, the methods would likely include ballistic missiles, drones and cruise missiles, proxies in neighboring states, and possibly marit...

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Verified explainer: Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, causes and consequences

Russia’s sustained attacks on Ukraine since 2014, intensified in a full-scale invasion in 2022, originate in longstanding disputes over sovereignty, security perceptions, and...

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Who are Hamas militants: structure, aims, and documented facts

“Hamas militants” commonly refers to the armed wing of Hamas, an Islamist movement and political party that has governed parts of the Gaza Strip since 2007. This armed eleme...

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Wagner Group Coup: What Happened, Why It Mattered, and What Changed

In mid-2023, the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, briefly moved armed forces toward Moscow in a swift coup attempt that exposed deep fr...

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Russia Started the War in Ukraine: Key Facts and Background

On 24 February 2022, Russia started a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, marking the largest attack on a European country since World War II. The decision followed years of politic...

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