The US mocked Russia for its motley cast of allies in Ukraine. It's not laughing any more.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (L) visit a construction site of the Angara rocket launch complex on September 13, 2023 in Tsiolkovsky, Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Angara rocket launch complex on September 13, 2023, in Tsiolkovsky, Russia.

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Ukraine's air force extends its kill streak to 10 Russian planes in 10 days

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The remains of a downed Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bomber are pictured in Lyman, Donetsk Region, eastern Ukraine.
The remains of a downed Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bomber are pictured in Lyman, Donetsk Region, eastern Ukraine.

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Ukraine is preparing multiple battle plans for 2024 after last year's leaked straight to Putin, Zelenskyy says

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, seated in a dark green sweater, holds a microphone at a press conference on February 25, 2024.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference on February 25, 2024.

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Ukraine took out another Russian fighter jet, bringing its kill streak to 7 in a week

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The Sukhoi Su-34 jet fighter-bomber of Russian Air Force.
The Sukhoi Su-34 jet fighter-bomber of Russian Air Force.

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A retired US general was scathing about Russia's performance in Ukraine: 'Their navy sucks, their air force sucks'

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A head-and-shoulders view of former top general Ben Hodges speaking to the Kyiv Independent in a video published on February 18, 2024.
Former top general Ben Hodges speaking to the Kyiv Independent in a video published on February 18, 2024.

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Ukraine is struggling hard on land, but thrashing Russia repeatedly at sea

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A still from a video shared by Defense Intelligence of Ukraine on Thursday February 1 2024.

Russia's military alliances are giving it a major edge — just as Ukraine's are faltering

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China's leader Xi Jinping (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (right).
China's leader Xi Jinping (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (right).

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Ukraine says its sea drones sank another Russian ship, continuing its unlikely kill streak in the Black Sea

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Two grainy black and white video stills appear to show a naval drone's eye view of the Russian Black Sea Fleet landing craft the Caesar, as well as a large explosion on the water, issued on February 14, 2024.
Still released by Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reportedly showing the destruction of the Caesar, a Russian landing craft, on February 14, 2024.

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Ukraine's homemade sea drones often fail, but they're so cheap that it doesn't matter, expert says

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A still from a video shared by Defense Intelligence of Ukraine on Thursday February 1 2024.

Ukrainian commander says he ended up fighting against his own father who sided with Russia

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A still from a TV interview with Ukrainian IFV commander identified as Oleksandr, sitting inside a Bradley fighting vehicle. Interview published February 6 2024.
A still from a TCH TV interview with Ukrainian IFV commander identified as Oleksandr.

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