This somehow went unpublished Friday (it is August after all):
– WaPo has a second major story on Ukraine war, today how Russian intelligence fell short.
– Here are links to a summary article, and a summary of the first story.
– WSJ says Wagner group plays key role in Ukraine.
– FP says Congress and administration fight over Egypt aid.
– WSJ says China & Russia plan military exercises.
– I now have a link to the House HFAC GOP staff report on Afghanistan.
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