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Ukraine's mineral riches and Trump's shakedown diplomacy
The Explainer President's demand for half of Kyiv's resources in return for past military aid amounts to 'mafia blackmail tactics' and 'colonialism'
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Germany's elections: from dull to high drama
The Explainer Surge of far-right AfD threatens to upend mainstream coalition politics
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Is the British Army ready to deploy to Ukraine?
Today's Big Question The UK 'would be expected to play a major role' if a peacekeeping force is sent to enforce ceasefire with Russia
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Can Putin survive his 'catastrophic' war with Ukraine?
In Depth Putin had high hopes when he invaded Ukraine, but Russians don't traditionally reward defeat
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Munich Security Conference: will 'stench of appeasement' overpower old world order?
Today's Big Question Trump's talks with Putin threaten the international rules-based order, say critics
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Why are Europe's leaders raising red flags about Trump's Ukraine overtures to Putin?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Officials from across the continent warn that any peace plan without their input is doomed from the start
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What will Trump-Putin Ukraine peace deal look like?
Today's Big Question US president 'blindsides' European and UK leaders, indicating Ukraine must concede seized territory and forget about Nato membership
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Russia frees US teacher Marc Fogel in murky 'exchange'
Speed Read He was detained in Moscow for carrying medically prescribed marijuana
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The Russian war in Ukraine: a timeline
In Depth The most important days to know in the Russo-Ukrainian War
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The centuries-old relationship between Ukraine and Russia
In Depth The countries are bound together by history and geography, but Putin sees danger in that symbiosis
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Ukraine's major victories and defeats against Russian forces
In Depth Russia was expected to roll over Ukraine within days of the war starting — but that did not happen
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Ukraine war: who are Russia's allies?
In Depth Moscow turns to authoritarian regimes Asia and the Middle East as well as historic apartheid-era support from South Africa
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Ukraine's disappearing army
Under the Radar Every day unwilling conscripts and disillusioned veterans are fleeing the front
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The biggest international naming disputes in history
The Explainer Nations have often been at odds with each other over geographic titles
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