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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · 14h

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My latest for @forbes.com about Russia’s current demographic crisis. Thank you Andrew D’Anieri and @bdtaylor-su.bsky.social for your commentary for this article

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How The War In Ukraine Has Sparked A Demographic Crisis In Russia

Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has sparked a demographic crisis in Russia, fueled by military casualties, emigration, and a shrinking population with economic impacts.

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · 14h

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War casualties, emigration, and low birth rates have contributed to this population decline. The UN estimates that should this trend continue, in a worst-case scenario, Russia’s population could drop from 144 million in 2025 to 57 million by 2100

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Prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a census published in 2021 stated that the Russian Federation had a population of 147 million. Less than four years later, the United Nations estimates that Russia’s population is now 144 million

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Foreign Policy @foreignpolicy.com · 5d

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has eroded most of Moscow’s influence among the states that emerged from the collapse of the Soviet empire, write Adrian Karatnycky and Alexander J. Motyl.

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

The defeat of Moscow-friendly parties in the Moldovan election is just the latest of many setbacks.

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · 7d

In my @forbes.com article, I discuss the International Paralympic Committee’s decision to fully reinstate Russia and Belarus, and the controversy surrounding this announcement as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues

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Paralympics Committee Lifts Russia And Belarus Ban Despite Ongoing War

The International Paralympic Committee lifted bans on Russia and Belarus, drawing condemnation from Ukrainian and European officials as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.

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Foreign Policy @foreignpolicy.com · 12d

The United Nations is not living up to its founding purpose to resolve global conflicts. Instead, it is becoming another arena in which great-power rivalry plays out, argues columnist Matthew Kroenig.

Trump Told the U.N. the Hard Truth: It Failed

The global body has failed in its mission to stop conflict. Let’s see if the U.S. can do better in Ukraine.

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · 18d

In my @forbes.com article, I assess the current state of the Russian economy, and how Russia may experience a recession in 2025 due to the effects of its invasion of Ukraine and international sanctions

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Minister Says Russia On Brink Of Recession As Sanctions And War Bite

Russia is beginning to show signs of economic strains sustained from international sanctions and its war in Ukraine, with officials warning of recession.

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Euronews @euronews.com · 19d

The new package of EU sanctions on Russia contains the first-ever ban on imports of liquefied natural gas. "This will make this phase out of Russian gas in Europe much faster," Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews.

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EU breaks taboo with first-ever sanctions on Russian LNG

The new package of EU sanctions on Russia contains the first-ever ban on imports of liquefied natural gas. "This will make this phase out of Russian gas in Europe much faster," Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews.

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · 23d

In my article, I discuss how Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries are exploring AI and other technological advancements, and why American companies should view these developments as an opportunity to invest in the region

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Kazakhstan’s President Takes The Country Into The Tech Future

As Eurasian countries explore AI and other technological advancements, American companies should view these developments as an opportunity to invest in the region.

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · 28d

In my @forbes.com article, I discuss the latest developments in the peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and how the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict may be coming to an end

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The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict May Be Coming To An End

After nearly four decades of fighting, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan may be coming to an end.

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CNN @cnn.com · 29d

Polish and NATO jets scrambled, Warsaw airport closes after Ukrainian reports of Russian drones over Poland.

Polish and NATO jets scrambled, Warsaw airport shut after Ukrainian reports of Russian drones over Poland | CNN

Polish authorities have closed Warsaw International Airport and Polish and NATO aircraft have been scrambled as reports have surfaced of Russian drones over the country.

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · Sep 4

In my article, I preview Ukraine’s upcoming campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup amidst an ongoing war. I also discuss how the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted Ukrainian football and Russian football

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Ukraine’s World Cup Bid Amid A Raging War

The Ukrainian senior men's national soccer team begins its campaign to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Euronews @euronews.com · Sep 4

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the number of countries willing to participate and the contributions on the table a "victory".

Ukraine's security: 26 countries agree to deploy post-war troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the number of countries willing to participate and the contributions on the table a "victory".

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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · Sep 4

⚡️Macron: 26 nations ready to send troops or military support to Ukraine as part of a 35-nation plan for security guarantees, calling it a “strategic signal to prevent renewed fighting.”

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · Sep 2

As another peace deadline for Russia and Ukraine has passed, I discuss what options President Donald Trump is weighing in how to proceed with the U.S. involvement in the war

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Trump Weighs Options As Peace Deadline Passes For Russia And Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing future sanctions on Russia and new military aid to Ukraine as Russia and Ukraine fail to reach a ceasefire agreement.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Aug 30

⚡️Trump giving Ukraine 'deeper strike capabilities,' NATO envoy says after missile sales deal.

The comments come after the U.S. greenlit a European-funded $850 million sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles for Ukraine.

Trump giving Ukraine 'deeper strike capabilities,' NATO envoy says after missile sales deal

The comments come after the U.S. greenlit a European-funded $850 million sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles, which can strike targets at a range of 240-450 kilometers (150-280 miles).

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Silicon Curtain podcast @siliconcurtain.bsky.social · Aug 29

1/ 🧵 Is Europe ready to stand alone, in the face of Russian aggression? Can a diverse continent step up to fill strategic gaps left by the US? Ben Hodges believes Europe has the capacity and resources but needs to find the will to resist @benhodges.bsky.social -
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Siege of Moscow has Begun to Starve Putin's War Machine - Ben Hodges

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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · Aug 24

Here's what Ukrainians wish Ukraine on its Independence Day👇

What would you wish?

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · Aug 23

In my @forbes.com article, I discuss how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted Ukrainian society beyond the battlefield, as well as how it has affected the global food, financial, and energy markets.

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The Impact Of Russia’s War In Ukraine Extends Beyond The Battlefield

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a profoundly negative impact on Ukraine, as well as on the global food, financial, and energy markets.

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Euronews @euronews.com · Aug 22

Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas

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Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas

In an interview, EU diplomacy chief slammed calls for Ukraine to cede land, warning they fall into a trap set by Russian premier Vladimir Putin. She accused Moscow of blocking peace, criticised Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin, urged tougher sanctions, and called for lasting security guarantees.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 19

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate was prepared to impose sanctions on Russia, even as President Trump suggested he was no longer considering them after meeting with President Putin.

Other Republicans had harsher words for the Kremlin.

Republicans in Congress take a harder line on negotiations with Putin

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) emphasized that the Senate was prepared to impose sanctions on Russia to keep it at the negotiating table in its war with Ukraine.

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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · Aug 18

We are stronger when united.

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Ivo Daalder @ivodaalder.bsky.social · Aug 17

The best “NATO-like security guarantee” for Ukraine is NATO membership. Full stop. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/w...

Ukraine Weighs Trump’s Offer of Security Guarantees With Caution

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 17

President Trump is racing toward an agreement over the war in Ukraine.

European leaders, meanwhile, are trying to slow down the pace to take Ukraine’s concerns into account — and to avoid simply responding to Vladimir Putin’s maximalist demands.

Trump’s rush for Ukraine peace deal may leave details up to Putin

The U.S. president declared Saturday that he would forgo his previous demand for an initial ceasefire, making it easier for Putin to continue the war and dictate terms of a peace agreement at gunpoint...

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Mark N.V. Temnycky @mtemnycky.bsky.social · Aug 16

In my @forbes.com article, I discuss how President Joe Biden’s policies toward Ukraine and Russia differed from President Donald Trump

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How U.S. Aid To Ukraine and Russia Changed From Biden To Trump

U.S. policies toward Ukraine and Russia during the Russo-Ukraine war have differed under President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.

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