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ting much in the way of access, trade or aid with Europe. But let's not persist in believing that Moscow's moves have been strategically brilliant. Vladimir Putin must have watched with extreme frustration in February as a pro-Russian government was toppled and Ukraine was slipping from his grasp. After the

was slipping from his grasp. After the Olympics ended, he acted swiftly, sending his forces into Crimea. It was a blunder. In taking over Crimea, Putin has lost Ukraine. Since 1991, Russia has influenced Ukraine through pro-Russian politicians who were bribed by Moscow to listen to its diktats. Tha

oscow's moves have been strategically brilliant. Vladimir Putin must have watched with extreme frustration

eekly satirical television show presented by Bassem Youssef — who has been called Egypt's Jon Stewart — is evidence of this change. For a year, Mr. Youssef ridiculed President Mohamed Morsi. After the ouster of Mr. Morsi, Mr. Youssef turned his attention to Egypt's new ruler, Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi

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l about?" The Wall Street Journal <https://www.wsj.corn/articles/pentagon-to-detail-plans-for-u-s-troop-cuts-in-germany- 11596026413> (7/29, Gordon, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports Defense Secretary Esper said the billion-dollar move was to better deter Russia, but Trump told reporters

today that President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next month. The two have met a n

utin Next Month. ABC World News TonightVi (5/25, story 6, 0:20, Muir, 6.58M) reported, "We learned today that President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next month. The two have met a number of times before, but this will, of course, be their first meeting during Biden's presidency. They'l

arly in his administration to usher in a new era of cooperation between the longtime adversaries. Instead, it is viewed as an occasion for Biden and Putin to improve their relationship and gain a better understanding of each other's interests and concerns." The AP (5/25, Madhani) also says that the Wh

attling Yemen's Houthi rebels." Increased Chinese Ties Imperil US Arms Sales To UAE. In a front-page story, the Wall Street Journal (5/25, Strobel, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 8.41M) reports that while the Biden Administration announced last month that it would move ahead with the sale of F-35s

in Monterrey." Meanwhile, the AP (1/24, Sherman) says the announcement "came shortly after news emerged that he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday about obtaining doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine." The AP adds, "Other Latin American leaders who have tested positive for the cor

out as insignificant." He said, "Now many will say that many people came out for the illegal actions. No, few people came out; many people vote for Putin." The New York Times (1/24, Troianovski, 20.6M) says the Kremlin "tried to ignore" Navalny for years, but by Sunday, Russian officials had drastica

merged that he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday about obtaining doses of the Spu

soon as Monday," although the White House "did not immediately respond to a request for comment." A source also told the Wall Street Journal (1/24, Youssef, Lubold, Subscription Publication, 8.41M) that Biden wanted Defense Secretary Austin to be sworn in before he proceeded with lifting the ban. Civil

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stigations published a report saying that companies linked to two Russian oligarchs, brother Arkady and Boris Rotenberg, "who are close to President Vladimir P. Putin of Russia," were able to bypass US sanctions and buy $18.4 million in high-value art by hiding behind an intermediary, who made the purchases. Acco

ghanistan" when he talked with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week. Trump said, "Frankly, that's an

ns of dollars a year for Energy, and we are supposed to protect Germany from Russia. What's that all about?" The Wall Street Journal (7/29, Gordon, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports Defense Secretary Esper said the billion-dollar move was to better deter Russia, but Trump told reporters

or tolerate initiatives they know would be unacceptable to a president Joe Biden. None are running faster than Benjamin Netanyahu — who, along with Vladimir Putin, has already been the biggest international beneficiary of the Trump administration." Diehl writes that "in the past few weeks, Israel has apparent

an Benjamin Netanyahu — who, along with Vladimir Putin, has already been the biggest international bene

faster than Benjamin Netanyahu — who, along with Vladimir Putin, has already been the biggest international

alf of minority troops say they have personally witnessed examples of white nationalism or racism within the ranks." The Wall Street Journal (7/17, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) as well as brief ABC World News TonightVi (7/17, story 8, 0:29, Llamas, 6.68M) and CBS Evening NewsVi (7/17, stor

n with its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Vladimir Putin's invasion prompted the United States, NATO

th U.S. • Washington Examiner:In Wake of U.S. Intelligence Leaks Citing Taiwan's Vulnerability, Congress Focuses on Deterring China EFTA00160442 Putin, Zelensky Make Rival Visits to Troops in Ukraine • Wall Street Journal: Putin, Zelensky Make Rival Visits to Troops in Ukraine Desperation Grows fo

19, 2023. Location: Online Event, 10:30 AM. Moscow's nine-year war on Ukraine took a dangerous turn with its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Vladimir Putin's invasion prompted the United States, NATO, and the European Union to undertake far more energetic measures to support Ukraine and protect themselves

eview of Policies for Handling Classified Information The New York Times (04/18, Ismay, Schmitt) and the Wall Street Journal (04/18, Lubold, Salama, Youssef) reported that the Pentagon has released details of its review of procedures across the Defense Department for using and securing the nation's secr

today that President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next month. The two have met a n

st Death For Opposing Junta • Actor Apologizes For Referring To Taiwan As A Country. • White House Setting Expectations Low Ahead Of Meeting With Putin Next Month. • Birlen• New Sanctions On Relams "In Play' • Iran Nuclear Talks Resume In Vienna. • US Envoy ForYemen In Saudi_Arabia For Talks. • In

utin Next Month. ABC World News TonightVi (5/25, story 6, 0:20, Muir, 6.58M) reported, "We learned today that President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next month. The two have met a number of times before, but this will, of course, be their first meeting during Biden's presidency. They'l

attling Yemen's Houthi rebels." Increased Chinese Ties Imperil US Arms Sales To UAE. In a front-page story, the Wall Street Journal (5/25, Strobel, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 8.41M) reports that while the Biden Administration announced last month that it would move ahead with the sale of F-35s

ghanistan" when he talked with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week. Trump said, "Frankly, that's an

• US Officials Claim Russia Is Behind Coronavirus Disinformation Campaign. • Trump Says He Did Not Raise Taliban Bounties Allegations In Call With Putin. • House Panel Votes To Give All Members Access To Classified Intelligence On Foreign "Disinformation" Campaign. • "Gang Of Eight" At Odds Over Re

stigations published a report saying that companies linked to two Russian oligarchs, brother Arkady and Boris Rotenberg, "who are close to President Vladimir P. Putin of Russia," were able to bypass US sanctions and buy $18.4 million in high-value art by hiding behind an intermediary, who made the purchases. Acco

ns of dollars a year for Energy, and we are supposed to protect Germany from Russia. What's that all about?" The Wall Street Journal (7/29, Gordon, Youssef, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports Defense Secretary Esper said the billion-dollar move was to better deter Russia, but Trump told reporters

rs Pivot To Smaller Deals Now Washington Post • Putin Demands to Regain Control in Kursk • Locals Swel

icant Attacks in Middle East by Iran, White House Says The Associated Press (08/12, Baldor) and the Wall Street Journal (08/12, Abdel-Baqui, Lieber, Youssef) reported that on Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and directed the U.S.S. Abraham