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U.S. struggled to convince allies, and Zelensky, of risk of invasion

This account, in previously unreported detail, shines new light on the road to war and the military campaign in Ukraine, drawn from in-depth interviews with dozens of senior U.S., Ukrainian, European and NATO officials.

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The former president’s recent speeches have begun specifying new policies he’d pursue if he returns to the White House, with an emphasis on crime, voting and shrinking the government.

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Crimea ammunition depot blast is work of Ukraine special forces, Ukrainian official says

The depot near Dzhankoi exploded a week after a Russian air base in Crimea was rocked by a powerful attack apparently carried out by Ukrainian special forces.

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