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strikeAug 5, 2026

Commentary: Why Washington can no longer treat Ukraine and Iran as separate wars

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Commentary: Why Washington can no longer treat Ukraine and Iran as separate wars As the two wars increasingly collide, what looked like a geopolitical win for Russia has also become an opportunity for Ukraine, says international security professor Stefan Wolff.

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  • Stefan WolffBy Stefan Wolff

    Commentary: Why Washington can no longer treat Ukraine and Iran as separate wars As the two wars increasingly collide, what looked like a geopolitical win for Russia has also become an opportunity for Ukraine, says international security professor Stefan Wolff. BIRMINGHAM: When t…

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