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USAID effects independent media Ukraine

Ukraine’s independent media, including small regional outlets, investigative websites, and online platforms, have been reeling since the USAID announcement, with some warning they may be just weeks away from staff cuts or a complete shutdown. The USAID shutdown has created an opportunity for Russian money to enter the Ukrainian media space, undermining Ukraine’s statehood, democratic values, and pro-Western...

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 North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine

 North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces since late December have been far more precise than salvos of the weapons launched over the past year, senior Ukrainian sources told Reuters. Such improvements in North Korean missile capabilities have troubling implications for its potential to threaten South Korea, Japan and the US or sell upgraded weapons to “failed” states or armed...

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Ukraine’s drone strikes

  Ukraine’s drone strikes crippled 25 Russian oil sites only in January alone, significantly cutting Russia’s war revenues. Systematic Ukrainian deep strikes on Russia’s largest oil facilities have revealed a vulnerable energy giant whose air defences struggle to protect its most vital economic...

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Weapons Allotment near depletion

 Funds allocated by Congress for US weapons packages to Ukraine during the Biden administration are nearly depleted, with most of the equipment already delivered. A 30 December package from former President Joe Biden exhausted the remaining funds from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which has provided $32.7 billion for new equipment since 2022. Of the $45.8 billion allocated to a separate drawdown fund previously approved by Congress, only $3.8 billion, about 8%, remains. These drawdowns primarily pay US arms manufacturers to restock American weapon reserves rather than sending new arms to...

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