Ukraine
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Would North Korean weapons tilt the war Russia’s way?
Today's Big Question Putin wants to boost ‘depleted stocks’ but Pyongyang’s arms may be in poor condition
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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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
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Yevgeny Prigozhin and the long list of those who challenged Vladimir Putin and paid the price
feature Russian president’s message has been clear for two decades: opposition will not be tolerated and will probably have fatal consequences
By The Week Staff Published
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What is the Wagner Group?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Reported death of leader Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves future of Russian mercenary group in doubt
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: will ‘predictable’ death of Wagner chief backfire on Putin?
Today's Big Question Analysts say Russian president faces growing danger from advisers and risk of revenge from Wagner fighters
By Chas Newkey-Burden 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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The collapse of the Russian rouble
feature The Russian currency has hit its lowest point since the immediate aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine
By Arion McNicoll Published
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How much is the Russia-Ukraine war costing?
In Depth Kyiv faces $400 billion rebuilding bill and military spending could soon catch up with Russia’s economy
By Richard Windsor Published
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Why Putin is weaponising grain in the war with Ukraine
Under the Radar Russian president’s use of food as a strategic weapon could prove brutally effective
By The Week Staff Published
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Is there a way to get Russia to pay for the war?
Today's Big Question Global powers have begun wrestling with the thorny question of how to make Putin pick up the tab for Ukraine's reconstruction
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Can the Ukraine-Russia Black Sea grain deal be rescued?
Today's Big Question The Kremlin’s termination of agreement has sparked fears among food-insecure countries
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine ambassador to UK after sarcasm row
Speed Read Vadym Prystaiko accused his boss of an ‘unhealthy sarcasm’ in response to British defence secretary Ben Wallace
By Jamie Timson Published
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Why journalist deaths continue to rise around the world
Under the Radar Journalist deaths rose sharply in 2022 and don't appear to be slowing down this year
By Justin Klawans Published
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Non-aligned no longer: Sweden embraces Nato
feature While Swedes believe it will make them safer Turkey’s grip over the alliance worries some
By The Week Staff Published
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