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WATCH | Is Russia’s war in Ukraine finally turning decisively in favor of the Ukrainians?

From Kyiv, @ACEurasia’s @JohnEdHerbst unpacks new developments in the conflict.

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Adversaries are using agentic AI to wage financial warfare, with the aim of causing panic abroad.

@ACMideast’s John James and @aliabrahimi outline a strategy for how the US and its allies should respond:
https://t.co/dov2mwAgqh

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The Trump administration recently released a report on US policy toward the Western Balkans.

Atlantic Council experts read between the lines of the new report, explaining what it means and why it matters:
https://t.co/rzbfCgoyI0

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The Iran crisis has exposed India’s energy vulnerabilities but opens an opportunity for a stronger trade partnership between the US and India, writes Paul Stahle.

Read more ⤵️
https://t.co/lavp4MM4J1

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Ukraine’s drone strike on St. Petersburg, as the city hosted an international economic forum known as “Putin’s Davos,” sent a clear signal to global audiences that the Kremlin dictator is losing control of the war, writes Peter Dickinson (@Biz_Ukraine_Mag).
https://t.co/EvRRtn3oJp

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Good analysis from @ACGlobalEnergy’s @bencahillenergy on why U.S. energy exports matter.

American energy helps strengthen supply flexibility, support allies and keep global markets better balanced during disruption — benefits that ultimately help protect U.S. consumers.

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Join us on 🗓️June 9 at 🕑14:00 ET on the eve of the @FIFAWorldCup as we sit down with Andrew Giuliani to discuss what’s in store for the 2026 World Cup, how the hosts have prepared, and what hosting the tournament means for the United States.
https://t.co/OXRyLvU6Fm

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Glad to talk to @RFERL's @ralexdc about Russia's interference attempts ahead of Armenia's pivotal elections.

"Moscow wants Pashinian to lose and is attempting all kinds of coercion against Armenia-economic, information, diplomatic, you name it."
https://t.co/gwmt8qEdqE

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Oleg Gushchyn says there is a high risk for foreign nationals recruited by Russia.

The average time between signing a contract and being killed on the front line is four months, he tells @SLPJustice’s @Celeste_Kmiotek.

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On Nairobi’s response to Russia’s illicit military recruitment of Kenyan citizens:

@JFJustice Co-founder Rosemary Tollo says the response in Kenya has grown, but “it has been late” and “has not matched the scale of the harm.”

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On how Russia is attracting foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine:

@fidh_en’s Ilya Nuzov says Russia no longer requires recruits to be legally present in the country.

It is also offering monthly pay of up to $3,500, he tells @SLPJustice’s @Celeste_Kmiotek.

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Citing a new report by @fidh_en and @truth_hounds, Maria Tomak says at least 27,000 foreign nationals have been recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine.

This number is comparable to the army of the average European state, she tells @SLPJustice’s @Celeste_Kmiotek.

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Nepal suspended all work permits for citizens traveling to Russia, and Kenya banned its people from enlisting in the Russian military, says @ACEurasia’s @shelbyjmag.

But more needs to be done to stop Russia’s illegal exploitation and trafficking of foreign fighters, she adds.

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⚽ Beyond the pitch and on the road to the World Cup! 🇧🇷🇲🇦

Today, we hosted a high-level conversation on how sports diplomacy can score big for international cooperation, strategic ties, and economic and social development.

Thank you to H.E. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Ambassador of Brazil to the United States (@BrazilInUSA), and H.E. Youssef Amrani, Ambassador of Morocco to the United States (@MoroccoInUSA) for sharing their insights in a conversation moderated by @valentinasader, with opening remarks by Atlantic Council Executive Vice Chair and Center Founder Adrienne Arsht.

🎥Rewatch the event: https://t.co/Lwm0PgMxAu

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.@morocco_usa Ambassador @youamrani says Morocco and Brazil represent “a very compelling example” of “successful South-South cooperation.”

“Agriculture and food security are the central pillars of our partnership,” he tells @ACLatAm’s @valentinasader.

🇲🇦🤝🇧🇷

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.@BrazilinUSA Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti on Brazil-Morocco ties:

Our relations go back to the 1900s when Moroccan immigrants came to Brazil, attracted by the boom in the rubber industry, she tells @ACLatAm’s @valentinasader.

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⚽️ 🇲🇦 @morocco_usa Ambassador @youamrani says football is a major driver for economic development.

Ahead of the 2030 @FIFAWorldCup, we are building the biggest stadium in the world near Casablanca, he tells @ACLatAm’s @valentinasader.

“It would be something beautiful.”

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LIVE | Russia’s illicit exploitation of foreign nationals for its war against Ukraine https://t.co/c8FstZm6PB

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On 🇲🇦 Morocco co-hosting the 2030 @FIFAWorldCup:

@morocco_usa Ambassador @youamrani says we believe it will be a bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean region.

“90 minutes of football is more than 2 years in diplomacy,” he tells @ACLatAm’s @valentinasader.

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As Morocco prepares to host the 2030 @FIFAWorldCup alongside Spain and Portugal, @BrazilinUSA’s Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti tells @morocco_usa Ambassador @youamrani:

“It’s going to be a wonderful opportunity for Morocco to increase its visibility on the world stage.”