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Moscow Closes Finland’s Consulate In St. Petersburg – OpEd

Even before it shuttered the Finnish consulate in St. Petersburg last week, Moscow had closed the consulates of the Baltic countries, the United States, the UK, and the Netherlands. But the closure of the Finnish outpost there effectively slammed shut Russia’s famed “window on Europe” because it had issued more …

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A New Wagner Opera As French Spring Unfolds – OpEd

Topped off by a curious ‘coup’ attempt in Russia, June was a fascinating month with new geopolitical, economic developments, twists and turns on many fronts: As US President Joe Biden wooed, wined and dined India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (who was once refused a visa to America), France’s Emmanuel Macron …

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Ukraine Military Situation Report – Analysis

The United States Sends Cluster Munitions to UkraineThe Biden administration has decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine in its latest military assistance package. Cluster munitions, also known as dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICMs), comprise a broad range of rockets and artillery rounds, ranging from 105mm-class, 155mm-class, and 203mm-class artillery …

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