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In its fight against Russia, Ukraine has managed to establish a modest but significant bridgehead on the left bank of the Dnipro River near the village of Krynky. But Ukraine’s top general says his country needs more help from the West, particularly advanced technology, to cement gains.
What little aid Russia gives to Southeast Asia today is often used to keep the memory of Soviet assistance alive, says an ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute senior fellow.