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ISW

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is an American nonprofit research group and think tank founded in 2007 by military historian Kimberly Kagan and headquartered in Washington, D.C.  ISW currently publishes daily updates on the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

ISW suggests Storm Shadow's target in Kursk Oblast could be Russian military HQ

Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia to weaken Russian potential on battlefield – ISW

Russia using threats to keep US from allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia – ISW

Russian troops to focus on capturing Ukrainian frontline cities in winter

Russia sees increase in conscripts – ISW

Kremlin increases pressure on Europe regarding war in Ukraine amid uncertainty in US – ISW

North Korean soldiers fight alongside Russians in Kursk Oblast – ISW, photo

Russian troops carry out series of mechanised attacks on Kurakhove front – ISW, photo

Russians use capture of Vuhledar for further offensive – ISW

Executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russians remain unpunished – ISW

Russian forces cannot endure significant losses indefinitely for sake of limited victories – ISW

Putin's "new world order" contradicts Kremlin's actions – ISW

Putin seeks to reset Russia-US relations on his own terms by influencing Trump – ISW

ISW analyses Ukrainian drone strike on Russian ships in Caspian Sea

Russia launches two Iranian satellites into orbit

Russia launches campaign in Moldova to discredit Sandu's victory - ISW

ISW says Russian drone operations may slow down

South Korea may increase support for Ukraine due to deployment of North Korean troops in Russia – ISW

Number of North Korean soldiers sent to war is equal to Russia's weekly casualty rate – ISW

Putin not interested in negotiations with Kyiv, he strives to destroy Ukrainian statehood – ISW

Uncertainty over war in Ukraine keeps Kremlin from preparing for Duma elections – ISW

Russian offensive pace increases but remains slow – ISW

Lack of money and human resources will force Putin to change the way he wages war – ISW

Behind the scenes of BRICS summit: guide for propagandists and large-scale bot campaign – ISW

Putin seeks to establish mechanisms to intensify war during BRICS summit – ISW

Russians regularly execute prisoners of war and use chemical weapons – ISW

Ukrainian forces advance north of Sudzha – ISW

Ukraine's offensive in Kursk Oblast encourages Russia to exchange prisoners of war – ISW

Putin's vision of victory is Ukraine's exhaustion, but he will not succeed – ISW

North Korean troops may help Putin avoid further mobilisation – ISW