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Auteur/autrice : Kyiv Center for Defense Policy

Afgantsy Redux: How Russian military intelligence used the Taliban to bleed U.S. forces at the end of America’s longest war

For many years, Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) paid various groups in Afghanistan to launch terrorist attacks against US and coalition troops, including up to $200,000 for every American killed. To transfer money to Taliban militants and other groups, Russian intelligence services maintained a network of Afghan couriers disguised as a company that traded in precious stones. Having completed their mission, the couriers received Russian documents and asylum.

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Termination of Russian gas transit one of Moscow’s biggest defeats – Zelensky

“When Putin was presented with the Russian presidency more than 25 years ago, the annual gas transit through Ukraine to Europe totaled more than 130 billion cubic meters. Today, it equals 0. This is one of Moscow’s biggest defeats. As a result of Russia weaponizing energy and resorting to cynical blackmail of partners, Moscow lost one of the most profitable and geographically accessible markets” – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Putin tells Russians at New Year that ‘everything will be fine’

In a New Year address, President Vladimir Putin told Russians that the country would move forward with confidence in 2025, though he offered no specific promises on the economy or the war in Ukraine. At a time when many ordinary people are worried about rising prices and the central bank’s 21% interest rate is squeezing businesses and homebuyers, Putin reassured Russians that their well-being was his top priority.

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Ukrainian startups cut demining time by centuries with new tech

Russia’s full-scale invasion has made Ukraine the most heavily mined country in the world, endangering the lives of its people for generations. A report by Globsec estimates that clearing Ukraine with current resources could take over 700 years. However, Ukrainian officials aim to de-mine 80% of the potentially hazardous land within the next decade. With support from the UNDP Mine Action Programme, innovative Ukrainian startups propose faster solutions, leveraging satellite imagery and drones to detect explosives remotely. Once Ukraine’s demining needs are met, these startups plan to share their advanced technology with other nations facing similar challenges.

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