The Ukrainian advances in and near Kupyansk show that Ukrainian forces are capable of conducting successful counterattacks and making tactically significant gains, particularly when Russian forces are overstretched. The seizure of Kupyansk has been a Russian priority since mid to late July 2025, but Russian forces have been unable to allocate sufficient force concentrations to overcome Ukrainian defenses in this area as they pursue intense offensive operations elsewhere in the theater.
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Nobel Peace Prize committee condemns “brutal” arrest of Iranian laureate Narges Mohammadi reut.rs/4iYcmG2 reut.rs/4iYcmG2
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Democrat Eric Gisler won an upset victory this week in a Georgia state House district that historically has been solidly Republican. He joins “On Balance” to discuss what his special-election win could mean for his party — and the GOP. @LelandVittert
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