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Syrian government forces withdraw from Homs, cutting Assad off from key Russian military base

Syrian government forces withdrew from the key city of Homs on Dec. 7, abandoning the city to advancing rebel units after less than a day of fighting. The move effectively cuts off Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad from access to the coast and Russia's air and naval bases on the Mediterranean Sea. Homs is the latest […]

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December 7, 2024

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The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets

Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. Romania's newly elected Parliament to set a new date for presidential […]

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December 8, 2024

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The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets

Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Dec. 16 to Dec. 22. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. Central banks accounting for over 40% of the world’s economy will […]

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December 15, 2024

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Germany delivers IRIS-T air defense system, Zelensky says next year's support is key

President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Germany for its support but highlighted the importance of German assistance next year and the need for it to remain unchanged. Zelensky's third meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz this fall was part of a broader European tour during which he aimed to ramp up support for Ukraine and its five-step […]

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October 11, 2024

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Ukraine liberates Kharkiv Oblast village key for defense of Kupiansk, military intelligence says

Ukrainian forces have liberated and "cleared out" the village of Kruhliakivka in Kharkiv Oblast of Russian soldiers, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Oct. 18. The operation was carried out from Oct. 7-14 by special forces of the Bratstvo unit with the support of Ukraine's 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade. "As a result of the operation, […]

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October 18, 2024

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JD Vance says Taiwan more vital to US than Ukraine due to key role in chip production

Republican Senator and vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance questioned the importance of Ukraine to U.S. strategic interests on a recent episode of "The Tim Dillon Show" podcast, which aired on Oct. 26.   Vance suggested that Ukraine is less crucial than other regions, specifically Taiwan, which he highlighted as the world’s leading producer of semiconductor […]

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October 27, 2024

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Trump wins key US state of North Carolina

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is the projected winner in the key state of North Carolina, worth 16 votes in the Electoral College. With 90% of votes tallied, Trump led Democratic challenger Vice President Kamala Harris 50.8% to 48%. The projection marks the first call of a major swing state in […]

Ukraine

November 5, 2024

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The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets

Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Nov. 24-Nov. 30. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. It is Thanksgiving next week. Expect significant disruptions to the business and political […]

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November 24, 2024

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