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Russian troops encircle Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, with first troops entering the city. Western-aligned powers impose broad sanctions on Russia. Increased radiation from the defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant, now under Russian military occupation, is being recorded. Analysis: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Kyiv Encircled, Likely to Fall in Next 24 Hours. Analysis: Emerging and Existing Hotspots: Tensions in East Jerusalem.

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Analysis: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Kyiv Encircled, Likely to Fall in Next 24 Hours

On Day Two of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have advanced through four primary axes, with missions to break the Ukrainian defense lines, establish air superiority by capturing airports and military bases and taking control over critical infrastructure.

Analysis: Emerging and Existing Hotspots: Tensions in East Jerusalem

Less than nine months after the May 2021 confrontation between Israel and Hamas, which began as a result of tensions in the East Jerusalem neighborhood, renewed divisions between Israelis and Palestinians there may lead to a new round of fighting between the two sides in the near future. Similar to May 2021, the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah is once again the main point of friction between the parties.

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