China's military leadership faces unprecedented purges under Xi Jinping, potentially impacting the PLA's readiness for a possible Taiwan invasion by 2027. Two senior generals are under investigation for corruption and disloyalty, leaving the Central Military Commission with only two active members. Meanwhile, Ukraine is enduring a harsh winter with relentless Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, leaving citizens without heat, electricity, and water. Despite defiance and some peace talks, the situation is bleak, with many Kyiv residents urged to evacuate. Shifting gears, fitness app Strava, valued at $2.2 billion, is planning an IPO, driven by growth among younger users and its social features, despite competition from Apple, Garmin, Nike and others.
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