Stevenson’s army, February 14

– NYT says Ukraine order for aid groups to leave Bakhmut may be prelude to its own withdrawal.

– WaPo says US has warned Ukraine of problems sustaining aid levels.

– Politico says US won’t send ATACMs because of US inventory shortages.

– Moldova says Russia planned coup.

– Ian Bremmer doubts US sabotaged Nordstream 2.

– Fred Kaplan explains new search for balloons.

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