Defence
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Russian pilot 'tried to shoot down RAF plane'
Speed Read 'Ambiguous' communications triggered the potentially deadly incident in 2022, defence sources say
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Inside the luxury bulletproof train taking Kim Jong Un to Russia
The Explainer The North Korean leader has continued the tradition of train travel established by his father
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Who was Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man who defied Putin and paid the ultimate price?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Prigozhin launched an attempted assault against Moscow at the end of June. By the end of August, he was dead.
By Justin Klawans Last updated
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Tuberville's military promotions block is upending lives, combat readiness, 3 military branch chiefs say
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By Peter Weber Published
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Will Putin survive his 'catastrophic' Ukraine war?
In Depth There are really only three ways the war can topple Putin himself: He could die, resign or be involuntarily retired
By Peter Weber Last updated
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Pros and cons of national service
In Depth Think tank says reintroduction of national service would ‘improve mental wellbeing’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Ukraine's biggest victories and defeats in its war against Russia
In Depth A look at seven key battles that have shaped the trajectory of the conflict
By Peter Weber Last updated
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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
By Rebekah Evans Last updated
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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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Is Belarus the next serious threat to the West?
Today's Big Question President Lukashenko is tightening ties with Russia and China while ‘escalating tensions with Nato’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Ukraine's counteroffensive is making incremental gains. Does it matter in the broader war?
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By Peter Weber 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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How the collapse of the ruble could impact the war in Ukraine
Talking Point Will it hurt Putin's war or is it merely symbolic?
By Justin Klawans Published
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Bulgarian trio accused of running ‘Russian spy ring’ from Great Yarmouth
Speed Read The suspects had passports, residency permits and identity cards from multiple European countries
By Harriet Marsden Published
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