#middle-east-security

#middle-east-security

Russia's massive drone attack overnight on six Ukrainian regions, which hit energy and gas transport infrastructure and cut off power to over 100,000 people, is the latest sign that Moscow is nowhere near peace. Coupled with the Kremlin's rejection of meaningful security guarantees for Ukraine, it's clear that President Vladimir Putin is still pursuing his maximalist war goals. That doesn't surprise General (Ret.) Philip Breedlove, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, who said the U.S. has been "completely deterred" by Putin for the last 11 years, across four presidents, which has built a "sanctuary" for Russia and allowed it to escalate in Ukraine unchecked.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with vital resources dwindling and the population suffering amidst continuous conflict and airstrikes.

"What is important here is that a major threat has been eliminated, and I can only repeat that this is good news for the Middle East, but also for Europe."