Defence
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Will Putin agree to a Ukraine ceasefire in 2024?
Today's Big Question Russian leader 'ready to make a deal' amid growing opposition to war but 'no evidence' that Kyiv would cede territory
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How the Ukraine war started and how it could end
Today's Big Question Putin reaffirms his objectives with Russian forces once again on the front foot as Western war fatigue sets in
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated
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Russia's thorny convict-soldier problem
Under the Radar Putin's Ministry of Defense, like Wagner, is recruiting soldiers from Russian prisons to fight his Ukraine war. Russians aren't excited about them returning home.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel-Hamas: what do both sides need in order to agree a sustainable ceasefire?
Today's Big Question Israel and Hamas 'open' to renewed ceasefire and hostage release, as pressure mounts on Benjamin Netanyahu at home and abroad
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Israel discovers 'biggest Hamas tunnel' in Gaza
Speed Read Big enough to drive a large vehicle through, tunnels like this are 'one of the main reasons why war is still going on'
By The Week UK Published
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Rape as a weapon: why war's 'oldest, most silenced' crime is on the rise
The Explainer Atrocities reported in Israel, Iran, Sudan and Ukraine as global conflicts bring increase in sexual violence
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Israel preparing to flood Hamas tunnels with seawater
Speed Read IDF pumps could drive out terrorists but critics warn of danger to hostages and Gaza water supply
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Who is still funding Ukraine in the war against Russia?
Today's Big Question White House warns US is running out of money for military aid as Kyiv asks Western allies for more support
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Houthi rebels claim Red Sea ship attacks
speed read Iran-backed Yemeni group vows to escalate aggression towards Israel-linked vessels in revenge for Gaza war
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Israel reportedly had actual Hamas attack plan a year before Oct. 7 assault
Speed Read Israeli officials considered the intercepted battle plan too ambitious and out of step with their view that Hamas didn't want a war with Israel, documents show
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel-Hamas: what next for the war after hostage truce?
The Explainer Ground troops in Gaza could open up fighting on multiple fronts, in 'worst-case scenario' involving Hezbollah
By The Week UK Last updated
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A brief timeline of Russia's war in Ukraine
In Depth How the Kremlin's plan for a quick conquest turned into a quagmire
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel plans next phase of Gaza war as first hostages released
Speed read After four-day ceasefire 'we will not stop' until destruction of Hamas, says Israel
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital battle: a 'diplomatic failure' for Israel
Talking Point Window to defeat Hamas is 'closing', warns former Israeli PM, as hospital scenes swing public opinion
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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