Military
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Russia unveils new T-14 battle tank in Ukraine
Speed Read Deployment a ‘high-risk decision’ for Kremlin as Kyiv looks to new Nato weaponry to break stalemate
By The Week Staff Published
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The truth behind China’s ‘world-leading’ scientific research
feature Country’s rapid rise in number of cited studies threatens to ‘shift the global balance of power’
By Arion McNicoll Published
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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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Why is the West divided over fighter jets for Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Race to arm Ukraine reflects a shifting balance of power in Europe between traditional forces and formerly junior partners
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The Warship: Tour of Duty review – a vivid documentary about ‘Big Lizzie’
The Week Recommends Six-part BBC Two series captures what life is actually like on Britain’s biggest warship, HMS Elizabeth
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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
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Can anything stop a nuclear bomb?
In Depth Halting an atomic weapon is theoretically possible, say experts, but in reality is an enormous challenge
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‘Pinpoint accuracy’: what are the M270 rocket systems the UK is sending to Ukraine?
feature Move to provide Kyiv with longer-range launchers risks further provoking the Kremlin
By Kate Samuelson Published
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What difference will Joe Biden’s advanced rocket systems make in Ukraine?
feature New weaponry could be a ‘game changer’ in Donbas region
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Russia’s ‘Terminator’ tanks break Ukraine’s resistance?
Today's Big Question Moscow deploys armoured fighting vehicles in ‘sign of increasing frustration’
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What to expect from Vladimir Putin’s Victory Day parade on 9 May
In Depth Analysts fear British PoWs may be put on display during military celebration in Moscow
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The Western weapons push to help Ukraine
feature Officials call for rapid delivery of arms as Russia prepares to escalate battle for Donbas
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Russia’s military falling apart in Ukraine?
Under the Radar Leaked radio messages suggest invading troops are ‘in complete disarray’ and ‘crying in combat’
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Ukraine’s key lines of defence against Russian invasion
In Depth Kiev is outgunned by powerful neighbour but does not stand alone in fight
By The Week Staff Published
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