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The new frontier: Finland bolsters its Russian border
feature ‘Barbed wire curtain’ evokes Cold War barrier that divided Europe for decades
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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
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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
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Why do Russians support the Ukraine war?
Today's Big Question A year on from Putin’s invasion, support for the conflict appears to remain high domestically
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One year on: how has the world changed since Russia’s invasion?
Today's Big Question After a year of war, Ukraine remains ‘unbowed and unconquered’
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Ukraine and a post-Western world: are we entering a new era in global politics?
Today's Big Question The war in Ukraine has revealed shifting power dynamics across the world
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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
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Russian spy from British embassy jailed for 13 years
Speed Read David Ballantyne Smith is ‘a far cry from the thrilling figures drawn in espionage folklore’
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Are Western sanctions working on Russia’s growing economy?
Today's Big Question IMF forecasts Russian growth but one expert says the West must be patient in bid to deter Putin
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Can the UK rely on the British Army to defend itself?
Today's Big Question Armed forces in ‘dire state’ and no longer regarded as top-level fighting force, US general warns
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Novak Djokovic’s dad and the pro-Putin ‘Night Wolves’
Talking Point Australian Open episode ‘reflects sense of brotherhood’ between Serbia and Russia
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Will Western tanks put an end to peace talks for Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Kremlin vows to ‘burn’ tanks but some hope they will lead to fresh diplomacy
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Why are private military companies playing such a major role in Ukraine?
Today's Big Question ‘Shadowy groups’ of Western veterans are operating in Ukraine, while Putin leans heavily on the Wagner paramilitaries
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Are Western battle tanks really a silver bullet for Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Increase in military assistance ‘marks a turning point in Western policy’ but may still not be enough
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