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Why has the tide turned against Russia in the Ukraine war?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION After years of conflict, Moscow is struggling to maintain troop levels and hold territory
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What does China want from Putin?Today’s Big Question Russian leader arrives in Beijing for meeting with Xi Jinping, amid deepening cooperation – and asymmetric power balance
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Is Putin’s chokehold on Russia slipping?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Russian leader is caught between an increasingly unpopular war and shifting global headwinds
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Putin suggests Ukraine war ‘coming to an end’Speed Read Ukraine and Russia have also agreed to a major prisoner swap, according to the US
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Russia’s Africa-based power takes a beatingIN THE SPOTLIGHT An attack by insurgents in Mali has thrown Moscow’s effort to exert regional influence across Africa into dire straits
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Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine?The Explainer Both Moscow and Kyiv can point to small victories but the overall picture has barely changed in fifth year of conflict
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The Wizard of the Kremlin: Jude Law stars as Putin in ‘meaty political procedural’The Week Recommends Hollywood star captures the Russian president’s ‘heavy-lidded glower’ in scene-stealing turn
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Will €90bn EU loan help Ukraine unlock Russia impasse?Today's Big Question Much-needed financial support will help bolster Kyiv’s defences as Zelenskyy pushes for direct peace talks with Kremlin
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What are the rules of war?The Explainer Strict protocols governing violations of international humanitarian law are not always enforceable – or enforced
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The Iran war: a gift to Vladimir Putin?Talking Point Middle East conflict presents a host of economic and political opportunities for Moscow – but there are risks in the unknown
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Moscow dials up censorship with new ‘whitelist’ systemIn the Spotlight The Kremlin claims these internet blackouts are done for security purposes
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‘Incredibly terrible’: Russia’s plans for nuclear weapons in spaceIn The Spotlight Moscow’s ‘alarming ambitions’ could cause a ‘Cuban Missile crisis in space’
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How long can Russia hold out in Ukraine?Today's Big Question Four years on from the full-scale invasion, Vladimir Putin faces battlefield fatigue, economic unease and a fraying social contract at home
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Should the EU and UK join Trump’s board of peace?Today's Big Question After rushing to praise the initiative European leaders are now alarmed
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