- WaPo says CIA director Burns heard Ukraine's plans -CFR's Linda Robinson assesses the Afghan war. - State Dept, following…
Things are not going well in the Balkans, especially in Bosnia and Kosovo.
- NYT says Russian general knew of mutiny in advance [Either that's true or a good way to sow dissent…
- The Supreme Court has rejected the independent legislature legal theory - Japan lifts trade restrictions with South Korea. -…
- Nothing from the three main figures in the Wagner mutiny, so let the pundits talk, as in Politico. -…
- US intelligence says it warned senior officials of Prigozhin's plot on Wed, and told the chosen few in Congress…
It was a good show while it lasted. If you haven't finished your popcorn, hold on to it. Next time…
What's happening in Russia? Have to watch and wait. Updates at NYT, also at WaPo, and at this independent Russian…
Steering post-Putin Russia towards complete withdrawal from Ukraine and encouaging something resembling democracy there will be a major diplomatic challenge.…
- Politico reports on HASC NDAA - Hill sees split between Senate and House GOP over defense - Carter Malkasian…