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How Finland's tightening presidential race could affect future of Europe
Under the radar Country has key geostrategic position along Nato's longest border with an increasingly belligerent Russia
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Britons 'could be called up to fight' in war with Russia, warns Army chief
Speed Read The outgoing general says the public should be 'mentally prepared' for war
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Nato official warns of all-out war with Russia in next 20 years
Speed Read Civilians must prepare for life-changing conflict and mass mobilisation, says military chief
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Goodbye Lenin? How Russian revolutionary haunts Vladimir Putin 100 years on
The Explainer Current president has a complicated and contradictory relationship with his Soviet predecessor
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'A troubling scenario': the geopolitical consequences of Kim Jong Un's latest Korea move
The Explainer North Korea dictator has abandoned aim of reconciliation and reunification with South Korea
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Will US-UK strikes in Yemen cause direct confrontation with Iran?
Today's Big Question Military action risks prompting retaliation and drawing both sides into a protracted conflict
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Kim Jong Un at 40: the distinctive leadership style of the North Korean dictator
Talking Point Ruthless at home yet pragmatic abroad, Kim is more secure than when he came to power over a decade ago
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Will Putin agree to a Ukraine ceasefire in 2024?
Today's Big Question Russian leader 'ready to make a deal' amid growing opposition to war but 'no evidence' that Kyiv would cede territory
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What will happen in 2024? Predictions and events
The Explainer The new year could bring a ceasefire in Gaza, a deal in Ukraine and a manned mission to the Moon as half the world heads to the polls
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Russia's thorny convict-soldier problem
Under the Radar Putin's Ministry of Defense, like Wagner, is recruiting soldiers from Russian prisons to fight his Ukraine war. Russians aren't excited about them returning home.
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Ukraine faces soldier shortage as war with Russia drags on
Talking Point As the Ukrainian military struggles with low recruitment, will the ongoing effort to repel Russia's invasion come down to a matter of manpower?
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'Esther Rantzen and other dying people have a right to say when and how they go'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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A Christmas present for Putin: are things looking up for Russian leader?
In Depth As US Congress fails to back emergency support for Ukraine, the tide could be turning in the ongoing war
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'Good democracies include their poorest citizens. The UK excludes them'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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