Russo-Ukrainian War
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How Ukraine's claimed kill of Russia's top Black Sea Fleet admiral could affect the war
Speed Read Ukraine says it killed Russian Adm. Viktor Sokolov and 33 other senior commanders in an audacious and expertly timed strike in Crimea
By Peter Weber Published
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What happens next in the Ukraine war
In Depth The conflict is in a much different place now than it was in February 2022
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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Russia's Crimea fleet shipyard on fire after Ukrainian missile strike
Photos and videos showed huge explosions and raging fires at the Sevastopol Shipyard
By Peter Weber Published
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Is Elon Musk too powerful?
Today's Big Question When one tech billionaire can stop an entire army on the other side of the globe, the risks might outweigh the rewards
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Elon Musk used Starlink, which saved Ukraine, to thwart a Ukrainian attack on Russia's Crimea fleet
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By Peter Weber Published
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A North Korea-Russia alliance is about more than weapons
Talking Point Russia is hoping mainly for munitions for Ukraine, but both sides of a deal stand to gain lots more
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Who was Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man who defied Putin and paid the ultimate price?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Prigozhin launched an attempted assault against Moscow at the end of June. By the end of August, he was dead.
By Justin Klawans Last updated
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Will Putin survive his 'catastrophic' Ukraine war?
In Depth There are really only three ways the war can topple Putin himself: He could die, resign or be involuntarily retired
By Peter Weber Last updated
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North Korea's Kim to visit Putin in eastern Russia to discuss arms sales for Ukraine war, U.S. says
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By Peter Weber Published
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Ukraine's biggest victories and defeats in its war against Russia
In Depth A look at seven key battles that have shaped the trajectory of the conflict
By Peter Weber Last updated
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Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, Putin ally-turned-rival, presumed dead in plane crash
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By Peter Weber Published
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Ukraine's counteroffensive is making incremental gains. Does it matter in the broader war?
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By Peter Weber Published
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The unrelenting fight to hold Bakhmut
In Depth Why were the Russians so keen to capture the city, and what is the significance of their (perhaps temporary) victory?
By Justin Klawans Last updated
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How the collapse of the ruble could impact the war in Ukraine
Talking Point Will it hurt Putin's war or is it merely symbolic?
By Justin Klawans Published
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