Ukraine
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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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The collapse of the Russian rouble
feature The Russian currency has hit its lowest point since the immediate aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine
By Arion McNicoll Published
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How much is the Russia-Ukraine war costing?
In Depth Kyiv faces $400 billion rebuilding bill and military spending could soon catch up with Russia’s economy
By Richard Windsor Published
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Did Saudi summit move the dial on Ukraine-Russia peace deal?
Today's Big Question Presence of China ‘signals possible shifts’ from Moscow’s most important ally
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Putin is weaponising grain in the war with Ukraine
Under the Radar Russian president’s use of food as a strategic weapon could prove brutally effective
By The Week Staff Published
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Can the Ukraine-Russia Black Sea grain deal be rescued?
Today's Big Question The Kremlin’s termination of agreement has sparked fears among food-insecure countries
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine ambassador to UK after sarcasm row
Speed Read Vadym Prystaiko accused his boss of an ‘unhealthy sarcasm’ in response to British defence secretary Ben Wallace
By Jamie Timson Published
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Why journalist deaths continue to rise around the world
Under the Radar Journalist deaths rose sharply in 2022 and don't appear to be slowing down this year
By Justin Klawans Published
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Non-aligned no longer: Sweden embraces Nato
feature While Swedes believe it will make them safer Turkey’s grip over the alliance worries some
By The Week Staff Published
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Who will replace Ben Wallace as defence secretary?
Today's Big Question Tom Tugendhat, Penny Mordaunt and James Cleverly tipped for ‘one of the most high-pressure and stressful jobs in government’
By The Week Staff Published
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Two dead in Crimea bridge attack as Russia halts Ukraine grain deal
Speed Read Moscow pulls out of landmark UN agreement in response to ‘terrorist’ incident
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Turkey turning back towards the West?
Today's Big Question President Erdogan has ‘de-escalated tensions’ between Ankara and the West
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Putin vs. Wagner: saved by kompromat?
Talking Point Analysts believe the mercenary may know too much about the workings of the Kremlin
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Ghost trains’ and armoured limos: how Vladimir Putin travels in secret luxury
Under the Radar Planes, trains and automobiles make up the Russian president’s fleet of undercover travel options
By The Week Staff Published
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