## Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia Could Bring a Quicker End to the War

Authored by foreignpolicy.com

The operation demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to achieve surprise and exploit sudden breakthroughs, something at which Russia has consistently failed since the start of its invasion.

It is also the first time Russia has been invaded by foreign troops since World War II, showing Russians in no uncertain terms that the bloody war they unleashed against their neighbor has come home.

One speculation that has gained a lot of traction is that it could lead to a quicker end to the war.

The operation makes it clear to Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine retains significant potential to inflict pain on Russia.

Major substantive issues aside, with the Kremlin apparently back-channeling openness to talks, Kyiv risked being seen as intransigent in preventing an early end to the war.

Finally, Ukraine’s strategic position is risky, even if it holds back Russia and maintains the flow of Western weapons.

But for Ukrainians and their Western supporters hoping for an end to the war, some intriguing possibilities may soon be on the table. »

### Scientists hail ‘smart’ insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real time

Authored by theguardian.com

Scientists have developed a “holy grail” insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real-time and could revolutionise treatment for millions of people with type 1 diabetes worldwide.

Researchers in the US, Australia and China have successfully designed novel insulins that mimic the body’s natural response to changing blood sugar levels and respond instantly in real time.

Having both hormones included in one formulation could keep blood glucose levels stable by working to prevent high and low blood glucose levels. »

### Desperate Trump Returns to X as Poll Numbers Keep Tanking

Authored by newrepublic.com

Trump was banned from Twitter more than three years ago following the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.

Shortly after acquiring the microblogging service, Elon Musk reinstated Trump to the platform in November 2022.

Or maybe he’s returning to X because his own social network is losing a lot of money. »

### Halloween Is Getting Its Own Unreal Engine 5 Game With John Carpenter 'Intimately Involved'

Authored by ign.com

While details are limited, both games are apparently being developed in conjunction with the producers of the Halloween franchise.

What's more, one of the games is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, and will include input from original director John Carpenter.

The first promo image from Boss Team Games' Halloween game. »

### US beefs up posture in Middle East, warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week

Authored by apnews.com

Last week, Austin said the Lincoln would arrive in the Central Command area by the end of the month.

It wasn’t clear Sunday what his latest order means, or how much more quickly the Lincoln will steam to the Middle East.

Ryder also did not say how quickly the USS Georgia guided missile submarine would get to the region. »

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