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Russia’s war on Ukraine extends far beyond either country's borders. From sabotage and cyberattacks to disruptions of critical infrastructure, its “gray zone” tactics are testing NATO’s defenses — and the events aren't happening in isolation. border-line-war.longlead.com

border-line-war.longlead.comA New Iron Curtain: Inside the Cold War to Curb Putin's Imperial ReachFrom Norway to Kazakhstan, U.S. allies hold a tenuous line with Russia, the ghost of an empire that insists it has no boundaries.

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While Russia would almost certainly lose a direct attack on NATO, its agenda of frightening and destabilizing allies continues. A New York Times opinion piece explores the broader stakes, while Long Lead and Magnum Photos' BORDER LINE WAR highlights how the conflict is reshaping Europe’s borders.

nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/opinion/trump-russia-diesel-ukraine.html

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"From Norway to Kazakhstan, Russia’s neighbors hold a tenuous line," writes foreign affairs columnist @ccaryl.bsky.social in BORDER LINE WAR. The feature is up for a Lovie Award for Best Individual Editorial Feature. Help us win by casting your vote today before voting ends: bit.ly/BorderLineWa...