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Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its territory: Speaking to Fakt, Polish President Andrzej Duda highlighted how Russia has ...
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Biden Tells Netanyahu: U.S. Won’t Support Retaliatory Strike on Iran. But Some Republicans Want One.
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Shadow-boxing turns real for Israel and Iran: Opinion: The tit-for-tat attacks by Iran and Israel signify a worrying global change, the waning of the ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
Did Vault-Tec drop the bombs in Fallout?: Fallout, the new TV series based on the post-apocalyptic game franchise, hints that Vault-Tec destroyed the world ...
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Opinion: Should the U.S. forswear launching nukes first in combat?: In the middle of the last century, as the United States and Russia rapidly amassed thousands ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/17/opinion-should-us-forswear/
Poll: Ukraine among countries with lowest nuclear threat fear: Ukraine is among the countries whose residents have the lowest level of fear of a nuclear threat ...
kyivindependent.com/poll-ukraine-among-countries-with-lowest-fear-of-nuclear-threat/
Starmer: Labour will increase defence spending to 2.5% and boost nuclear deterrent
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Could Israel Use Conventionally-Armed Jericho Ballistic Missiles To Strike Iran?: If conventionally-armed Jericho ballistic missiles do indeed exist ...
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NEW: Public spending on the UK's nuclear arsenal lacks scrutiny, according to Westminster's spending watchdog.
The Public Accounts Committee warned there ... Show more
Starmer’s 2.5% defence spending pledge met with backlash from Labour left: Labour leader urged to find cash for public services rather than defence
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US stretching out legacy nuclear arsenal: The US is stuck with aging nuclear ballistic missile submarines and intercontinental ballistic missiles in a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-stretching-out-legacy-nuclear-arsenal/
“Arms control and deterrence need to be seen as intertwined,” argues Frank Miller in a guest essay.
“Control should not be a goal in itself; limits on the ... Show more www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/04/as-the-world-changes-so-should-americas-nuclear-strategy-says-frank-miller
Putin says Russian nuclear weapons 'more advanced' than in US: MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Mar 13) lauded Moscow's nuclear arsenal and ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/putin-says-russian-nuclear-weapons-more-advanced-us-4192146
Putin threatens West with nuclear weapons if troops come to Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Thursday to use nuclear weapons if western ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4496913-putin-threatens-west-with-nuclear-weapons-troops-enter-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Putin's Nuclear War Warning Over Ukraine Troop Deployment
- Putin warns of a 'real' risk of nuclear war if Western countries send troops to Ukraine.
- He highlighted the consequences for possible interventionists and emphasized Russia's possession of weapons that can target their territory.
- Putin praised Russian troops in Ukraine as courageous warriors who will not back down.
- He emphasized the Russian army's increased combat capabilities and confident advancement on the front line.
Putin boasts Russia nuclear arsenal better than in US: President Vladimir Putin told the West that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0313/1437616-ukraine-russia/
Russia Blocks UN Expert Panel on North Korea Nuclear Program: Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution to extend a panel of experts that has ...
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Leaked Russian military files reveal criteria for nuclear strike: Doctrine for tactical nuclear weapons outlined in training scenarios for an invasion by China
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Slave to the Bomb: “If you take a look right now, the ‘nuclear’ word is being mentioned all the time,” Donald Trump observed last year ...
newstatesman.com/ideas/2024/03/slave-to-the-bomb
Paid articlePaid China on Track to Be Ready for Taiwan Invasion by 2027, US Says: China is building its military and nuclear arsenal on a scale not seen since World War II and ...
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North Korea's Kim oversees hypersonic missile engine test: The isolated country's leader compared 'the military strategic value' of the new weapon as being on ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/20/asia-pacific/politics/north-korea-irbm-engine-test/
Quick Glance: North Korea Advances Hypersonic Missile Development
- North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, designed to strike distant U.S. targets in the region.
- Kim Jong Un guided the ground test of the solid-fuel engine for the hypersonic missile, emphasizing the strategic importance of this new weapon.
- The development of hypersonic weapons aims to overcome U.S. and South Korean missile defense systems, although their desired speed and maneuverability have not been proven in recent tests.
- Observers anticipate North Korea escalating its missile tests ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, with the U.S. and South Korea expanding their military exercises in response.
Russia’s Medvedev threatens to nuke US, UK, Germany, Ukraine if Russia loses occupied territories
kyivindependent.com/russias-medvedev-threatens-to-nuke-us-germany-uk-ukraine-if-russia-loses-occupied-territories/
US and South Korea fly warplanes in interception drills after North Korea’s missile test
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Quick Glance: Japan, U.S., South Korea Agree on North Korea Cooperation
- In Rio de Janeiro, the foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea agreed on close cooperation to address North Korea's nuclear and military threats, along with its ties to Russia.
- Emphasizing strategic coordination for global challenges, discussions also covered the Taiwan Strait, the Israel-Hamas conflict, hostage release, and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The talks occurred during a G20 meeting and followed increased coordination efforts since a trilateral summit last year, showcasing Japan's willingness for dialogue with North Korea and concerns over its Russia ties.
- Japan expressed readiness for diplomatic relations with North Korea while addressing the issue of abductions, highlighting the importance of strategic coordination in the region.
Until General Mark Milley, no chairman of the Joint Chiefs had confronted the possibility that the president might provoke a coup ... Show more theatln.tc/MCB0cVbJ
Forming ‘FMCT Friends’ Aims to Nudge China Toward Moratorium on Making New Fissile Material
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UN experts investigating 58 suspected North Korean cyberattacks valued at about $3 billion
apnews.com/article/un-experts-north-korea-cyberattacks-nuclear-sanctions-8e84703049dfb4fda011829115777c9e
Act deftly and carry a nuclear supply: Israel must enhance its military self-reliance - opinion
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Ukraine war latest: US reportedly prepared for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in 2022
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Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Reports on Drone Attacks
- Germany considers missile exchange with Britain for Ukraine
- Macron postpones Ukraine visit again
- Habeck calls for coalition unity before upcoming German Taurus vote
- Pope under scrutiny for remarks on 'white flag'
Is NATO strong enough to deter a Russia-Europe war?: Three decades ago, at the end of the Cold War, NATO members looked feverishly to find a mission to replace ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/is-nato-strong-enough-to-deter-a-russia-europe-war/
Quick Glance: Sweden Celebrates NATO Membership
- Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.
- Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.
- Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.
- Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.
U.S. Air Force General has warned that #Russia has been modernising its 'diverse' nuclear arsenal and that #Washington should do more to come at par with #Moscow .
Japan's push for North Korea summit 'very important', IAEA chief says: The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday he supports Japan's push to hold ...
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#Gravitas | The world is witnessing a new #ColdWar between the U.S. and Russia. In its annual threat assessment report, U.S. intelligence has expressed concerns about ... Show more #UkraineWar
11-day military exercise kicks off: The country and the United States began large annual military exercises to bolster their readiness against North Korean ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/05/11-day-military-exercise-kicks-off
Quick Glance: North Korea's Response to U.S.-South Korean Drills
- North Korea labels ongoing drills as an invasion plot, threatening military action.
- This year's drills include 48 field exercises, double the previous year's amount, lasting 11 days.
- North Korea's Defense Ministry denounces the drills as reckless and plans responsible military activities to enhance security on the Korean Peninsula.
- Experts predict increased tensions with more missile tests and aggressive rhetoric from North Korea this year, particularly with upcoming elections in the U.S. and South Korea.
US prepared for "nonnuclear" response if Russia used nuclear weapons against Ukraine – NYT
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CNN: US prepared 'rigorously' for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in 2022
kyivindependent.com/cnn-us-prepared-rigorously-for-potential-russian-nuclear-strike-in-ukraine-in-2022/
Quick Glance: CNN: US Prepared 'Rigorously' for Potential Russian Nuclear Strike in Ukraine in 2022
- The US prepared 'rigorously' for a potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in late 2022, as reported by CNN on March 9, citing two unnamed US officials.
- The White House's concerns about a potential use of nuclear weapons by Russia in Ukraine were not just hypothetical but also based on information picked up, the second official stated.
- The White House was worried that the loss of the city could be a 'potential trigger' for Putin to launch a nuclear strike on Ukraine, according to CNN.
- Putin threatened 'tragic consequences' if NATO troops were sent to Ukraine, and the West's support for Kyiv 'risks a conflict using nuclear weapons.'
US mulling MIRVs to counter China’s nuclear buildup: China’s nuclear buildup may spur the US to consider rearming its land-based nuclear missiles with multiple ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/us-mulling-mirvs-to-counter-chinas-nuclear-buildup/
While the World Was Looking Elsewhere, North Korea Became a Bigger Threat: Kim enlarged his nuclear arsenal and built ties to Russia, no longer aiming for ...
wsj.com/world/asia/north-korea-kim-jong-un-military-nuclear-f33ede51
Kieron Gillen Launching ‘The Power Fantasy’ Comic Book: The scribe will team with artist Caspar Wijngaard on the Image Comics title The Power Fantasy.
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The US Shouldn’t Waste $125 Billion on Dangerous New ICBMs: A wide array of experts, including scientists, disarmament groups, top U.S. military officials ...
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Wildfires in Texas: Immediate evacuation ordered, operations at nuclear weapons facility halted
wionews.com/world/wildfires-in-texas-city-calls-for-immediate-evacuation-halts-operations-in-the-nuclear-weapons-facility-694600
Putin took ride on supersonic bomber, state TV says: MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin took a test ride on a supersonic military plane capable of carrying ...
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The second candle and the international jungle: The masters of the profession taught us not to fall under the weight of the event, not to jump to hasty final ...
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The real message of Vladimir Putin’s chat with Tucker Carlson: Russia’s president is not a man to be trusted, still less to emulate or admire
economist.com/culture/2024/02/09/the-real-message-of-vladimir-putins-chat-with-tucker-carlson
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Putin's Bold Statements to the West
- Putin addresses Western audience for the first time since Ukraine invasion.
- Blames USA and NATO solely for the war.
- Avoids answering critical questions about human rights abuses and authoritarian rule.
- Shows wit and knowledge in lengthy interview, criticizing the West's treatment of Russia.
Opinion: Europe must rearm now: LONDON – Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House in 2025 poses a grave threat to Europe’s security ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-europe-must-rearm-now/
Trump threats spark new nuclear arms debate in Germany: Two years after its about-turn on defence policy in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine ...
thelocal.de/20240216/trump-threats-spark-new-nuclear-arms-debate-in-germany
German SPD’s lead EU candidate sparks debate on EU nuclear warheads: The lead candidate for Germany’s Social Democratic Party in the EU elections and European ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/german-spds-lead-eu-candidate-sparks-debate-on-eu-nuclear-warheads/
Xi Jinping's never-ending hunt for corruption in the Communist Party: The latest phase of the anti-corruption drive targets the finance sector and elite nuclear ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68213161
Japan in hot pursuit of an underwater warfare edge: Japan aims to bolster its underwater warfare capabilities around the strategic Nansei Islands vis-a-vis China ...
asiatimes.com/2024/02/japan-in-hot-pursuit-of-an-underwater-warfare-edge/
South Koreans stay calm as they see showmanship in the North’s escalating threats
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Survey: Almost 73% of South Koreans want country to develop nukes - UPI.com: Roughly three out of four South Koreans think their country should develop its own ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/02/06/Gallup-Chey-survey-North-Korea-nuclear-weapons-denuclearization/8841707211962/
On Turning 80 in the Age of Biden and Trump: Who would believe me decades ago if I tried to explain to them where the United States now finds itself ...
tomdispatch.com/the-last-superpower/
Going nuclear is ‘unrealistic': S.Korean President Yoon: Yoon Suk-yeol warns Seoul can face economic sanctions like North Korea if South develops nukes
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Paid articlePaid Kim Jong Un calls for war readiness as North Korea tests more missiles: South Korea’s military said it detected North Korea firing multiple cruise missiles into ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Missile Tests and Kim Jong Un's Call for War Readiness
- Kim Jong Un urges war readiness and inspects shipyard
- US and South Korean militaries analyze North Korean missile launches
- South Korea's military detects multiple missiles without specific details
- Kim emphasizes nuclear-armed navy to counter external threats
North Korea fires cruise missiles for 3rd time this month, South Korea says: North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into waters off its western coast Tuesday ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/north-korea-fires-cruise-missiles-3rd-time-month-south-korea-says-rcna136312
North Korea's Kim orders military to 'thoroughly annihilate' U.S., South Korea if provoked
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Quick Glance: North Korea: Kim Orders Military to 'Thoroughly Annihilate' if Provoked
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un orders military to 'thoroughly annihilate' the United States and South Korea if provoked.
- He emphasizes that the military should execute 'deadly blows' to annihilate them without hesitation.
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol strengthens military capabilities in response to North Korean nuclear threat.
- South Korea's Defense Ministry warns of drastic measures if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons.
North Korea fires cruise missiles for third time this month, South Korea says : South Korea’s military says it detected North Korea firing multiple cruise ...
apnews.com/article/north-korea-cruise-missile-launches-tensions-5083a866c0f62f3b3a20cb1339eeb8bf
Doomsday clock stays at 90 seconds to midnight: What we know: Clock set close to midnight due to worries about Russia’s nuclear arsenal, Israel’s war on Gaza and ...
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Russia shoots down US proposal to restart nuclear arms control talks: Russia’s top diplomat on Thursday rejected a U.S. proposal to continue nuclear arms control ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4415767-russia-shoots-down-us-proposal-to-restart-nuclear-arms-talks/
Quick Glance: Russia’s Lavrov rejects US proposal for nuclear arms talks
- Russia’s top diplomat rejects the United States’ proposal to resume nuclear arms control dialogue.
- Lavrov also warned that Ukraine must end its push to join NATO before peace discussions can proceed.
- He accused the West of fueling global security risks by encouraging Ukraine to ramp up strikes on Russian territory.
- Lavrov rejected the US offer to resume contacts in the sphere of nuclear arms control and called for Washington to revise its current policy towards Russia.
Does North Korea want to start a war? Maybe, some experts say.: Kim Jong Un is well known for making bombastic threats but he’s been notably more aggressive in ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/19/north-korea-war-kim-jong-un/
Quick Glance: North Korean Teens Sentenced to 12 Years' Hard Labour
- The two 16-year-olds in Pyongyang were convicted for watching South Korean films and music videos.
- Since 2020, North Korea has imposed tough sentences for enjoying South Korean entertainment and copying the way South Koreans speak to combat outside influences.
- The video, made by North Korean authorities, shows a public trial in which the students were sentenced for watching and spreading South Korean movies, music, and music videos.
- Reclusive North Korea and the rich, democratic South are technically still at war, divided by a heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ).
Analysis: North Korea's rejection of the South is both a shock, and inevitable: In abandoning his country’s decades-old aspirational goal of reconciliation with ...
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/analysis-north-koreas-rejection-south-shock-inevitable-106436535
North Korea says it will launch three new spy satellites in 2024: Setting out his aims for next year, Kim Jong Un also hardened his stance on unification with ...
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US Minuteman III missile replacement breaks $96 billion budget, triggers Pentagon review
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North Korea's Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites and produce more nuclear materials in 2024
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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles with 'super-large' warheads in its latest weapons display
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Trump’s revival of a US missile defense plan is a job for the Space Force: If former President Trump wins the 2024 election and carries out his promise to deploy ...
thehill.com/opinion/technology/4444690-trumps-revival-of-a-us-missile-defense-plan-is-a-job-for-the-space-force/
North Korea's Kim turns 40. But there are no public celebrations of his birthday: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turns 40 on Monday with no announced public ...
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Dr Strangelove at 60: is this still the greatest big-screen satire?: Stanley Kubrick’s sharp and persuasive comedy about nuclear war remains a hilarious act of ...
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(2nd LD) N. Korea says it test-fired new strategic cruise missile: SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Thursday it test-fired a new strateg...
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Quick Glance: Russian Foreign Minister Accuses US and Allies of Preparing for War with North Korea
- Russia’s top diplomat accuses the US and its allies of preparing for war with North Korea as tensions continue to rise between Pyongyang and Washington.
- Sergey Lavrov stated at a UN press conference that the US, South Korea, and Japan are conducting military exercises together to prepare for a war with North Korea.
- Lavrov added that South Korea’s rhetoric toward North Korea suddenly became even more hostile and they are preparing for war with the DPRK.
- The US, South Korea, and Japan conducted combined naval exercises last week, including using an American aircraft carrier.
Is the UK actually close to all-out global war?: The fragility and lack of resolve within Western democracies is our main vulnerability
inews.co.uk/opinion/is-uk-close-global-war-2880332
The Big One: Preparing for a Long War With China: Preparing for a long war with China.
foreignaffairs.com/china/united-states-big-one-krepinevich
Paid articlePaid Sentinel setbacks expose aged and decrepit US nukes: The LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program faces significant overruns and delays ...
asiatimes.com/2024/01/sentinel-setbacks-expose-aged-and-decrepit-us-nukes/
Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan: Yes, there really has been more war lately: Why the “long peace” may be ending.
vox.com/world-politics/2024/1/25/24049551/war-increasing-ukraine-gaza-sudan-ethiopia
Commentary: North Korea unlikely to start a war it will lose: North Korea has long used explosive rhetoric in its relationship with South Korea and the US ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/north-korea-rhetoric-south-principal-enemy-cease-reunification-war-4056701
Quick Glance: Russia and North Korea: Close Relations
- Kim Jong Un visited Russia in the fall of last year.
- North Korea is supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict, especially with artillery ammunition.
- President Putin is expected to visit North Korea soon to seek more assistance.
- According to North Korean sources, President Putin has expressed willingness to visit the isolated country.
Russia ‘thinks the US wouldn’t dare respond to nuclear attack’: The Kremlin has been threatening to use its warheads since the beginning of the war in Ukraine ...
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Paid articlePaid North Korea tests Haeil-5-23 underwater nuke arsenal, roars back at joint naval drills
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Russia boosts nuclear forces amid ‘hybrid war’ with the West: Putin: President says Moscow’s strategic forces remain at the highest level of readiness as he ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/19/russia-boosts-nuclear-forces-amid-hybrid-war-with-the-west-putin
"For Ukraine, This Will Be a Year When the Fate of Their Nation May Be Decided." Key Statements of British Defence Minister
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Quick Glance: New Era: Speech by UK Defence Secretary
- Critical year 2024 for Ukraine.
- Nearly a third of UK businesses fell victim to cyber attacks last year.
- Government has made significant strides in defense over the past decade.
- Historically high defense spending of over £50bn per year.
The Big One: Preparing for a Long War With China: Preparing for a long war with China.
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