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• [New] Over the time of the all-out Russia's war in Ukraine, 1,068 civilians have suffered injuries caused by land mines and other explosive hazards. Ukrinform
• [New] Trump has warned of scaling back US military support for Ukraine and forcing Nato members to spend 2 pc or more of their GDP on defence. The Telegraph
• [New] Trump's return to office could reduce pressure on India to move away from its historical friendship with Russia amid Moscow's war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera
• [New] Trump's victory in the United States election has caused concern in Ukraine and Europe that the volatile Republican could end Washington's support for Kiev's fight against Russia's invasion. Al Jazeera
• [New] Russia has not signaled that it plans to increase its support and is facing capacity challenges due to its war in Ukraine and recruiting shortfalls. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] If progress could be made with North Korea in spite of wars in both the Middle East and Ukraine, tensions between North and South Korea could potentially see a cooling. UPI
• [New] Escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the Ukraine War, and government reforms have created new risks and challenges for organizations and continue to impact the Irish economy in many ways, including disruptions in supply chains. KPMG
• [New] Russia will continue to conduct strikes against Ukraine at scale in an effort to degrade Ukrainian morale and Ukraine's ability to sustain its war effort against Russia. Critical Threats
• [New] Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House will likely transform the U.S. military's mission in Europe, alter its relationship with NATO and upend the Pentagon's whole strategy for assisting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Stars and Stripes
• [New] Biden will leave office after leading the United States out of the worst pandemic in a century, galvanizing international support for Ukraine after Russia's invasion and passing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that will affect communities for years to come. Economic Times
• [New] Some in Moscow see a Trump presidency as a window of opportunity; others believe Russia should focus on pressing home its military advantage in Ukraine. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] We have already seen the threat to national security of over-reliance on foreign fuel sources, with Russian gas supplies cut off following the invasion of Ukraine. Daily Mail
• [New] With the reelection of Donald Trump, Ukraine may soon have to adjust to a dramatic reduction in US support that could have a decisive impact on the war with Russia. CNN
• [New] The return of Mr Trump to the White House could cause diplomatic headaches for the UK, with potential splits on trade policy and US support for Ukraine and Nato. Kent Online
• [New] The EU will no longer have a strategic partner by default, including in its support for Ukraine or ambitions for EU defence, economic security, or the green transition. Atlantic Council
• [New] A victory in Ukraine for Russia, which is now bolstered by North Korean troops soon to be fighting in Europe, will encourage a Chinese move on Taiwan. Atlantic Council
• [New] Almost one thousand days ago, Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, making clear that Russia is posing an existential threat to Europe. European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiati
• [New] Regional maritime supply chains remain at risk: Russia and Ukraine have previously shown the ability to target commercial vessels heading to each other's ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] With Donald Trump increasingly likely to return to the White House in 2025 the Ukrainians are already preparing for steep cuts to military aid (the US provides the vast majority of arms to Ukraine). The Automatic Earth
• [New] If Trump ends US support for Ukraine and retreats from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, it could create a power vacuum in Europe that China might seek to fill through increased diplomatic and economic engagement. The Star
• [New] If U.S. support for Ukraine remains strong until next summer, Kiev could have an opportunity to take advantage of Russia's weaknesses and expected shortfalls in soldiers and tanks. The New York Times

Last updated: 15 November 2024