Putin places nuclear forces on high alert

Today's Big Question 'Extraordinary pivot' by US president – driven by personal, ideological and strategic factors – has 'upended decades of hawkish foreign policy toward Russia'

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 4 March 25

Today's Big Question As the UK and EU plan to 're-arm', how easy will it be to disentangle from US equipment and support?

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 3 March 25

Today's Big Question US president 'blindsides' European and UK leaders, indicating Ukraine must concede seized territory and forget about Nato membership

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 13 February 25

Under the Radar Every day unwilling conscripts and disillusioned veterans are fleeing the front

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 3 February 25

The Explainer Young men lured by high salaries and Russian citizenship to enlist for a year are now trapped on front lines of war indefinitely

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 21 January 25

Today's Big Question Putin changes doctrine to lower threshold for atomic weapons after Ukraine strikes with Western missiles

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 20 November 24

The Explainer Security officials warn of widespread Moscow-backed 'sabotage campaign' in retaliation for continued Western support for Ukraine

By The Week UK Published 5 November 24

In depth Response to an attack on UK or other Western allies would be 'overwhelming'

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated 10 December 24