Chechnya’s Strongman Is Visibly Ailing. The Russian Region Is Bracing for Succession.

Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future. Read more
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Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow

The suspension includes air defense interceptors, and it will directly affect Ukraine’s ability to fend off escalating Russian air assaults. Read more
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Israelis Set a Palestinian Village Ablaze in West Bank Attack

The violence last week in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, comes amid a surge in assaults by Israeli settlers. It also set off a chain of violence in the area. Read more
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