– In FT, Edward Luce notes much less support for US and Ukraine outside Europe.
– Watch this amazing video and audio report by NYT on Russian operations early in the war.
– WSJ says Biden won’t adopt “sole purpose” terminology for nukes.
– Leaked document says China close to deal to put troops in Solomon Islands.
– BBC says Russian news dropped “victory” report.
– Elliot Ackerman talks to foreign fighters in Ukraine.
– NYT says US intelligence was wrong about Afghan and Ukraine wars.
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