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How to get WordPad back in Windows 11 | PCWorld

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

With the arrival of Windows 11 version 24H2, WordPad is officially gone. Want to keep using it? You’re in luck.

Russia and Ukraine

Skates, Scooters & Boards- Electric | Dunham’s Sports

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

Dunham’s Sports carries a great selection of Roller Skates, Electric Scooters, Electric Vehicles, Hover Boards, Manual Scooters, Skate Helmets, Skateboards, Long Boards

Putin and Putinism

Vanilla Sugar Bomb Cookies – Sabri’s Pantry

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

Light and airy sugar cookies filled with a decadent vanilla fudge. The fudge oozes out of the crispy light sugar cookie.

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RT – Breaking News, Russia News, World News and Video

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

RT is the first Russian 24/7 English-language news channel which brings the Russian view on global news.

Russia and Ukraine

World news — RT International

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

WATCH Russian fighter jet push US F-16 away from nuclear bomber The Pentagon has since bemoaned the allegedly “unsafe” and “unprofessional” actions of the Russian pilot

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The Ukrainian Army Rolled All Of Its Best Swedish And German Tanks Into Russia’s Kursk Oblast

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

Russian drones have apparently knocked out at least one of the 20 or so Strv 122 and Leopard 2A6 tanks.

Putin and Putinism

8 Medicines for Stomach Pain and When to Use Them

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

For everyday stomach aches, common medicines like simethicone, laxatives, or acid reducers can help, depending on the cause—whether it’s gas, constipation, or indigestion. But if your pain is sharp, ongoing, or comes with symptoms like vomiting or bleeding, see a healthcare provider to rule out anything serious.

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The Best Portable Projectors We’ve Tested (July 2025) | PCMag

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

Need a compact, capable projector you can take with you for presentations on the road—or just to tote outside for backyard movies? Here’s a look at the top-rated models we’ve tested.

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@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Russian proxies in occupied Kherson Oblast announce forced conscription of Ukrainians. From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, men aged 18 to 30 living in occupied Kherson Oblast will be subject to conscription into the Russian military for a period of 12 months. kyivindependent.com/russian-proxie…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

⚡️Russian proxies in occupied Kherson Oblast announce forced conscription of Ukrainians.

From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, men aged 18 to 30 living in occupied Kherson Oblast will be subject to conscription into the Russian military for a period of 12 months.https://t.co/qf9BJXyvkj

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 2, 2024

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@KyivIndependent: AeroVironment signed an agreement with a Ukrainian company to localize its production of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, marking the latest of several recent agreements between Ukrainian and foreign companies to produce weaponry in Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/us-company-aer…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 2, 2024

AeroVironment signed an agreement with a Ukrainian company to localize its production of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, marking the latest of several recent agreements between Ukrainian and foreign companies to produce weaponry in Ukraine. https://t.co/enhKBxJRnf

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 2, 2024

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Russia-NATO Confrontation Risks and Predictions
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Russia – NATO confrontation: assessments of risk, analysis of the geopolitical motivations, predictions

You are looking for an assessment of the risks, geopolitical motivations, and future predictions surrounding the confrontation between Russia and NATO.

Here is a breakdown of how think tanks and experts evaluate the evolving Russia-NATO confrontation as of mid-2026.

Geopolitical Motivations
Russia’s actions are driven by deep-seated geopolitical and domestic objectives, largely centered on reshaping the European security architecture.

Fracturing the Alliance: According to analysis by the Belfer Center, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s core strategic objective is to fracture the NATO alliance and undermine confidence in its collective defense commitment (Article 5).
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Preventing Political/Economic Expansion: Russia perceives itself as locked in a long-term, existential struggle with NATO, seeking to counter Western political and economic expansion into what it considers its sphere of influence.
CSIS

Exploiting Transatlantic Strains: Moscow actively seeks to capitalize on perceived weaknesses or divisions within the alliance, particularly regarding the scale and reliability of U.S. support under shifting political dynamics in Washington.
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Risk Assessments and Current State of Confrontation
The risk of a full-scale conventional war between NATO and Russia remains low but catastrophic, while the immediate and growing danger lies in a “gray zone” or “shadow war” campaign.

The Escalating Shadow War
Experts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Eurasia Group note that as the conventional war in Ukraine continues (or even if it pauses), the conflict with NATO is shifting toward hybrid warfare.
Eurasia Group

CSIS data highlights that the number of Russian attacks in Europe nearly tripled between 2023 and 2024, continuing to rise. This escalating campaign of sabotage and subversion aims to impose costs on NATO for its support of Ukraine without triggering a conventional military response.
CSIS

Key Tactics Include:

Infrastructure Sabotage: Arson, explosives, and physical attacks targeting transportation, military bases, warehouses, and critical infrastructure.
CSIS

Electronic Warfare and Cyberattacks: Increasing use of electronic attacks and probes of airspace.
Eurasia Group

Disinformation and Subversion: Funding far-right extremist groups, election interference, and massive disinformation campaigns designed to exploit domestic societal divisions.
Eurasia Group

The Conventional Posture
While NATO seeks to avoid direct military confrontation, both sides are preparing for the worst-case scenario.

NATO Preparations: The alliance has stepped up military deterrence, conducting operations like Eastern Sentry, Baltic Sentry, and Arctic Sentry to protect strategic airspace and underwater infrastructure. However, analysts note significant capability gaps remain in air defense and long-range strikes.
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Russian Reconstitution: According to CSIS, Russia is adapting to a wartime economy, rapidly scaling the production of weapons proven in Ukraine, which creates an asymmetric threat to NATO’s defense industrial base.
CSIS

Predictions for 2026 and Beyond
Looking forward, analysts predict a period of intense instability and potential limited escalation.

A Limited Military Incursion: A key scenario explored by the Belfer Center suggests that within the next few years, Russia’s gray-zone campaign could culminate in a limited, fast-moving incursion into a NATO border state (such as the Baltics). Using unmarked proxies or unmanned systems, Moscow
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