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VDV: who are Russia’s elite airborne force?
feature The paratroopers have ‘fearsome reputation’ but have suffered losses during Ukraine conflict
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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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 Last updated
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Is the West getting ‘Ukraine fatigue’?
Today's Big Question US calls for talks to bolster waning support as expert warns that the war and economic hardships at home are ‘inextricably linked’
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The growing Ukraine refugee crisis
feature Some EU countries ‘close to breaking point’ after influx of over seven million people since war began
By The Week Staff Published
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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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What a Russian nuclear attack might look like
feature Is Vladimir Putin likely to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine – and what might the impact be?
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Does Syria offer warnings for Russia’s Ukraine escalation?
Today's Big Question Pundits say Putin’s appointment of new commander signals switch back to ‘bloody, destructive playbook’ from Syrian civil war
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Multiple explosions in Kyiv after Crimea bridge attack
Speed Read President Zelenskyy says Moscow is ‘trying to wipe us off the face of the Earth’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is Putin preparing for a nuclear attack on Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Reports of nuclear weapons on the move in Russia raises fear of further escalation
By Elliott Goat Published
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Is Putin running out of options in Ukraine?
Talking Point The worse the war goes for Russia, ‘the angrier its architect becomes’
By The Week Staff Published
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Could Vladimir Putin’s partial mobilisation lead to revolution in Russia?
Today's Big Question The Kremlin is facing increasing dissent over its first call-up of conscripts since Second World War
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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What next for Ukraine after annexation votes in Russian-occupied areas?
Today's Big Question Kyiv says ‘sham’ referendums will change nothing and its forces will continue counter-offensive
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Vladimir Putin’s dilemma: can he turn the tide in Ukraine?
In Depth The Russian president is painfully aware that he is in deep trouble
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Nuclear blackmail’: Putin’s address to Russia
feature President tells the West ‘I am not bluffing’ in rare televised speech
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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