Putin Rattles Nuclear Saber Ahead of Presidential Elections

13/03/2024 10:10 Wall Street Journal

Raising the specter of nuclear confrontation allows the Russian leader to keep his population on edge and convinced of the need for militarism, analysts say.

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26/01/2025 18:30 Wall Street Journal

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25/01/2025 05:05 Wall Street Journal

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24/01/2025 15:16 Wall Street Journal

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24/01/2025 08:17 Wall Street Journal

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The Israeli prime minister has to convince his right-wing base that the arguments he made against ending the war for 15 months no longer apply....

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Israel, Hamas Close to Signing Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

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Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiators Are Waiting on Hamas at the Finish Line

Militant group has failed to respond to draft of the deal after all sides expressed optimism about pausing the fighting in the 15-month war....

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Iran Pulls Most Forces From Syria, in Blow to Tehran's Regional Ambitions

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U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

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U.S. Plans $8 Billion Sale of Arms, Including Bombs, to Israel

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