Day: August 18, 2024
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Nord Stream Sabotage: A Shift in Blame and the Risk of Escalation
According to this article by the Guardian German authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Ukrainian diving instructor Volodymyr Z, suspecting him of planting explosives that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022. He allegedly carried out the operation at night and has since gone into hiding. The investigation links him to…
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The Kursk Gamble: Escalation Over Diplomacy
Ukraine has successfully seized a small pocket of Russian territory in a bold attack, showcasing its military capabilities. The operation boosted morale and demonstrated Ukraine’s ability to conduct complex warfare, but it now faces the dilemma of withdrawing or maintaining its position to pressure Moscow. Holding the territory could serve as leverage in coming peace…
