Ukraine in focus
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The liberation of Kherson: an opportunity for peace?
feature Retaking of southern port city would be a major strategic and symbolic win for Kyiv
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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Is Vladimir Putin sick?
In Depth ‘Insatiable interest’ in the Russian president’s health is likely to be ‘wishful thinking’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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How the war in Ukraine led to higher energy bills
feature Despite importing very little gas from Russia, the UK is feeling the pinch
By The Week Staff Published
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Russia’s plans for Zaporizhzhia plant spark nuclear safety fears
Speed Read Disconnecting Europe’s largest nuclear plant from Ukraine’s power grid risks catastrophic failure, say experts
By Kate Samuelson Published
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Ukraine marks Independence Day while bracing for Russian attacks
Speed Read Today marks six months since Russia’s invasion and 31 years of freedom from the Soviet Union
By Richard Windsor Published
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Blaming the victim: has Amnesty gone soft on Putin?
feature Recent report on Russia’s war in Ukraine has seriously tarnished good name of human rights organisation
By The Week Staff Published
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How long will the Ukraine-Russia grain deal last?
feature Turkey and the UN brokered deal last week to resume grain exports from Ukrainian ports
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is Ukraine’s retreat from Severodonetsk a turning point in the war?
Talking Point The city has seen heavy fighting as Moscow’s forces aim to control the entire Donbas
By The Week Staff Published
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Snake Island: why ‘speck of land’ in Black Sea is so important
feature Tiny Black Sea outpost could hold key to avoiding global food shortage
By The Week Staff Last updated
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From pelicans to protected areas: the environmental fallout from the war in Ukraine
In Depth Russian bombardment of Ukraine has been causing untold ecological damage
By The Week Staff Published
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How the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics were established
In Depth The breakaway regions have been under the control of pro-Russian separatists since 2014
By The Week Staff Published
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How Vladimir Putin’s filtration camps work
Under the Radar In the 20% of Ukraine that Russia now occupies, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are being interned and deported
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Ukrainian forces are struggling to use hi-tech weapons
feature A lack of training on advanced equipment is hindering Ukrainian forces
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Pinpoint accuracy’: what are the M270 rocket systems the UK is sending to Ukraine?
feature Move to provide Kyiv with longer-range launchers risks further provoking the Kremlin
By Kate Samuelson Published
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