Stevenson’s army, July 5

– FT quotes senior UK officer saying Russia has lost half its military capability in Ukraine.

– FT also says Xi warned Putin not to use nukes.

– WSJ notes US is funding many police forces around the world.

– 46 foreign policy experts support NATO membership for Ukraine. [FWIW I disagree.]

– RollCall tells what’s happening with earmarks.

– David Ignatius laments new violence between Israel and Palestinians.

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