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February 24th, 2026: Ukraine Claws Back Ground As Russia’s Military Stalls & Another Round of Iran Diplomacy Ahead

February 24, 2026·24 min·6-min readnarrativenews
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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, signs suggest Moscow's military momentum has stalled, with troop levels plateauing and Ukrainian forces reclaiming territory, while diplomatic fractures in the EU — led by Hungary's vetoes — threaten further aid. Meanwh

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