The government’s order for hundreds of remaining fighters to stand down offers Russia a propaganda victory, but prospects for a prisoner swap seem unclear at best.
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Russian Hacking Cartel Attacks Costa Rican Government Agencies
Experts who track the hackers’ actions said the group had recently begun to shift its focus to countries in Central and South America, perhaps as retaliation against nations that have supported Ukraine.
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With Ukraine Taking Firmer Stance, Peace Talks Grind to a Halt
The impasse is mainly driven by Russia’s insistence on controlling large swaths of Ukrainian territory. But Ukraine is also emboldened by successes on the battlefield and angry over Russian atrocities.
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Russia Planned Major Military Reforms. Ukraine Shows the Result.
Russia wanted to build a leaner, more flexible fighting force and eliminate waste, bureaucracy and corruption. But entrenched, Soviet-era practices endure.