Ukraine in focus
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The international recruits joining Russia’s war on Ukraine
The Explainer Kremlin tries to bolster its ranks while avoiding a politically sensitive recruitment drive at home
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Ukrainian military has ‘shown how the Russian army can be beaten’
Talking Point Recent Ukrainian frontline advances may offer hope for its counter-offensive
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Ukraine death toll: how many lives have been lost in the war?
In Depth US officials say military casualties have soared in recent months and are now approaching 500,000 killed and wounded
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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Robotyne: does liberated village signal success of Ukraine counter-offensive?
Today's Big Question Russia deploys crack paratroopers to try to stall key Ukrainian advances
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Who are Russia’s allies in Putin’s war against Ukraine?
In Depth Invasion and ongoing conflict has strained Moscow’s international ties
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Ukraine war: who is winning?
feature Kyiv reports some counter-offensive success but progress remains slow
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Elizabeth Gilbert and the debate over cancelling Russian culture
Talking Point Decision to delay publication of novel set in 20th-century Siberia sparks intense debate
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Will Vladimir Putin be put on trial for Ukraine’s stolen children crisis?
In Depth Russian president has been charged with war crimes for abducting thousands of Ukrainian children
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Why won’t Vladimir Putin cut his losses in Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Despite setbacks and a high death toll, the Russian president remains determined to battle on
By Richard Windsor Published
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Nord Stream mystery: who blew up the pipelines?
Today's Big Question A pro-Ukrainian group may have been behind the blasts, according to reports
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Why is Bakhmut so important to Russia and Ukraine?
In Depth Both sides are suffering heavy losses in the attritional battle for the eastern Ukrainian city
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Ukraine’s children abducted and ‘re-educated’ by Russia
feature Russian camps ‘brainwash’ thousands of Ukrainian children
By The Week Staff Published
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Timeline of the Ukraine war
feature Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022
By Amrita Gill Last updated
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Where does Belarus stand on the Ukraine war?
In Depth Leaked documents show Russian plan to absorb neighbouring state by 2030
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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