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56 snips Sep 3, 2025
A significant meeting among Putin, Xi, and Modi underscores shifting global power dynamics, particularly favoring China. The discussion highlights the unique challenges faced by pregnant women on Ukraine's front lines and the ethical questions about gender roles in the military. Ukraine's decision to allow young men to leave the country reflects a desperate need to ensure future national strength. Meanwhile, Germany grapples with military recruitment issues as societal attitudes toward service shift, questioning the future of its defense identity.
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China's Summit As Global Realignment
- Xi staged a summit with Putin and Modi to signal a shifting global alignment toward China.
- The meeting aims to recast power away from the U.S. and legitimize a new world order centered on China.
India's Strategic Options Revealed
- India’s attendance signals it has options beyond the United States, partly due to prior U.S. tariffs.
- The summit also stages partners like Russia and North Korea to rewrite wartime memory and display alternative leadership.
Pregnant Soldiers On Ukraine's Front Lines
- The New York Times profiled pregnant Ukrainian soldiers serving on front lines amid shelling and scarce prenatal care.
- One soldier, Nadia, served as a radio operator until eight and a half months pregnant and later gave birth during wartime conditions.