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War in Ukraine
The Russian president plans to attend the Belt and Road Forum in China in October, his first trip to lands outside of Russian control, since the ICC issued him an arrest warrant in March.
Aug. 30, 2023
Ukraine
Olga Onuch is an academic whose expertise on Ukrainian politics and society has led her to become one of the leading Ukraine experts both in the UK and internationally.
Aug. 30, 2023
Russia
Kyiv officials said four Il-76 transport aircraft were “destroyed” in what appears to be one of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks on targets inside Russia to date.
Aug. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Girkin, a high-profile critic of the Kremlin's military strategy in Ukraine, was detained in July and remanded in custody on extremism charges. He faces up to five years in prison.
Aug. 30, 2023
Russia
The cemetery was cordoned off and access was restricted, but photographers saw the back of what appeared to be Prigozhin's fresh grave, which was marked by a wooden cross.
Aug. 30, 2023
Russia
According to official reports, the incident occurred as the helicopter was engaged in a training flight and crashed into a forested area near the village of Prudny.
Aug. 29, 2023
Ukraine
After weeks of dropping in value, only to have its worth saved by the Russian Central Bank drastic increase in interest rates, the Russian ruble still remains in dangerous territory.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who’s benefitted from Russian military assistance, is seeing a second week of mass protests against his regime in formerly quiet government-controlled parts of Syria
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
In a patent display of pandering to Russian chauvinism, Pope Francis has made clear his feelings about Ukraine’s status. It counts for nothing in the shadow of the Vatican’s “realpolitik”.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
It’s clear the attack took place and that it was unpleasant for the Russian air force. There’s circumstantial evidence that cleverly designed drones from Down Under did it, but no hard proof.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
The paranoid Russian President ordered his security services to institute measures to prevent a repetition of June’s “march for justice” by Wagner hardliners who blame him for death of their boss.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
The soldier has pointed out a lack of proper training and discipline within the ranks of the Russian army, as well as dire supply shortages in Russian positions, including a lack of water.
Aug. 29, 2023
Religion
The Pope’s latest comments about the “great Russian Empire” have caused “great pain” and “deep disappointment” throughout Ukraine. Even Catholics have doubts about whether it was merely a gaffe.
Aug. 29, 2023
Ukraine
A report by Der Spiegel titled “All the Evidence Points to Kyiv” alleges Baltic Sea pipeline attacks were carried out on the orders of Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny.
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Two drones "were destroyed" by air defences over the Tula region south of Moscow, Russia's defence ministry said in a statement on Telegram.
Aug. 29, 2023
Europe
Petr Fiala warns of potential deadlock leading to a frozen conflict, a scenario many analysts share, but he believes other outcomes are possible.
Aug. 28, 2023