In Russia's Kursk region, a Ukrainian drone strike ignites an oil depot, causing minor damage but no casualties. Russia's plan to deploy nuclear weapons into space poses a significant threat to Western technology and security. Urged by US officials, President Biden is pressured to declassify information on this national security risk, as the plan entails using nuclear weapons against satellites, a first in warfare. Meanwhile, Japan unexpectedly falls into a recession as its GDP shrinks for the second consecutive quarter, relinquishing its position as the world's third-largest economy to Germany. In a recent interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin asserts that Joe Biden would be a superior leader for Russia compared to Donald Trump. Putin values Biden's experience and predictability, dismissing concerns about his cognitive health and citing their prior meeting as evidence. This statement implies Russia's preference for a leader like Biden, with whom they can collaborate due to his past decisions aligning with their interests.

The Digest, 2/15/2024 @200AM, CDT

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