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This is the Ukraine narrative, driven by 476 sources in U.S. Media, amplifying 4,530 narrative items.
This brief highlights China's surge in equipment sales to Russia for the war effort in Ukraine, House Speaker Mike Johnson's push for aid to Israel and Ukraine amid political pressure, Ukraine's identification of Patriot air-defense systems it needs, and different perspectives on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, it mentions Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy system, allegations of financial support for terrorist attacks, and the political challenges faced by Mike Johnson and the potential for negotiation with Trump.
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Strengthening of trade and military ties between China and Russia amid US sanctions
China and Russia have strengthened their trade and military ties in response to US sanctions, culminating in a 'no limits' partnership declaration in February 2022.
Russia launches 31 missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine
Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, all 31 missiles intercepted, 13 injured
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich remains in pre-trial detention in Moscow
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to stay in pre-trial detention in Moscow until at least March 30, 2024, on espionage charges.
Political tension over Ukraine support package
Speaker warned of removal if Ukraine support package is pushed ahead
Impact of Western Solidarity and Putin's Repressions on Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The balance of military capabilities and clash of hopes for a better future shape the Ukraine-Russia conflict, with Western solidarity boosting Ukraine and Putin's repressions weakening Russia.
Political Turmoil in House
Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential ousting as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene challenges his leadership during crucial House vote.
Free Republic
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Salem Radio Network News
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Voice of America
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National Interest
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Business Insider
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WTOP
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Metro Philly
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Breitbart
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Yahoo! News
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Fox News
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House Speaker Mike Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for aid to Israel and Ukraine amid political pressure from fellow GOP lawmakers.
Dmytro Kuleba
Ukraine's foreign minister who identified 100 Patriot air-defense systems that allies could spare for Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin
Russian President who ordered the invasion of Ukraine, seen as attempting to crush Ukraine and acquire territory.
Donald Trump
Former U.S. President who reportedly claimed he could negotiate a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia within 24 hours of his election.
Ukraine aid bill
A proposed bill for providing aid to Ukraine that House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to pass.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, causing significant conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Ukraine-aid
Ongoing efforts to provide assistance to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
Patriot air-defense systems
Advanced defense systems identified by Ukraine's foreign minister as needed support against Russian aggression.
Machine tools and microelectronics
Technologies sold by China to Russia to aid in producing military equipment like missiles, tanks, and aircraft.
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of European and North American countries.
GOP
Republican Party in the United States, divided in its support for aiding Ukraine in the conflict with Russia.
Burisma Holdings
A company once run by Hunter Biden, where funds were allegedly channeled to finance terrorist attacks and eliminate political opponents outside Russia.

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Real Clear Defense
apnews.com
US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine
US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine. China has surged sales of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology Moscow uses to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry. Beijing is working with Russia to improve its satellite and other space-based capabilities for use in Ukraine, officials say.
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Citizen Free Press
apnews.com
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week. Johnson is already under immense political pressure from his fellow GOP lawmakers as he tries to stretch between the Republican Partys divided support for helping Kyiv defend itself from Moscows invasion. Johnson said he and Republicans understand the necessity of standing with Israel and he would try this week to advance the aid.
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Real Clear Defense
businessinsider.com
Ukraine says there are more than 100 Patriot air-defense systems its allies could spare if they wanted
Ukraine's foreign minister said his team identified 100 Patriot air-defense systems its allies could spare. Dmytro Kuleba said they had identified the Patriots by looking at nearby countries and how some had more than one battery defending a single airfield or port. Ukraine is critically low on air defense munitions and other equipment, leaving it vulnerable to Russian attacks.
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Counter Punch
counterpunch.org
Ukraine Narratives
When the Russians invaded Ukraine, many observers saw Putin as attempting to crush Ukraine, acquire territory and recreate a new Soviet empire. Some Eastern European countries feared that Russia might invade their borders. An alternative narrative suggests that Russias 2022 invasion in the north and full-scale military attacks in the south and east (where separatists had been fighting since 2014) were primarily strategic: to avoid encirclement by NATO forces.
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Voice of America (VOA) Learning English
learningenglish.voanews.com
My Ukraine
My Ukraine was first mentioned in historical documents like the Hypatian Codex in the year 1187. My Ukraine is heard in Mykola Leontovychs song Shchedryk. Known as Carol of the Bells, the song is often performed at Virskys national folk dances, boxing fights of world champion Olexandr Ysyk and, unfortunately, in breaking news about the war.
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Free Republic
freerepublic.com
Ukraine Weekly Update
Russia has continued to degrade Ukraines energy system with massive drone/missile attacks. Some strategically important Ukrainian towns, such as Chasov Yar, are close to collapse. Russian Investigative Committee has found evidence that money was channeled through Burisma Holdings (once run by Hunter Biden - so they say) to finance terrorist attacks in Russia and to eliminate Russias political opponents outside the country.
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Punchbowl News
punchbowl.news
Johnson’s Ukraine conundrum
Mike Johnson has a stark choice in front of him - pass a Ukraine aid bill or remain speaker. Johnson is facing a torrent of GOP criticism in advance of even introducing a promised new Ukraine proposal.
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Political Wire
politicalwire.com
Johnson’s Ukraine Conundrum
Johnsons Ukraine Conundrum: Pass an Ukraine aid bill or remain speaker. It may turn out to be this simple for Johnson, according to multiple sources we spoke to in and around the House Republican leadership.
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Political Wire
politicalwire.com
Gloom In Ukraine
There are a lot of blogs and news sites claiming to understand politics, but only a few actually do. Political Wire is one of only four or five sites that I check every day and sometimes several times a day, for the latest political news and developments. The big news, delicious tidbits, pearls of wisdom - nicely packaged, constantly updated - is Political Wire.
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Newser
newser.com
Trump Has Plan to End Ukraine War. Ukraine Won't Like It
Trump has reportedly said both sides "want a way out" and people in parts of Ukraine wouldn't mind joining Russia. He's apparently so confident in his ideas he's claimed he could negotiate a "very easy" peace deal within 24 hours of his election. Ukraine and its European allies are likely to resist any deal with Moscow.