Putin’s Ukraine gamble seen as biggest threat to his rule
The Kremlin's gamble to invade Ukraine a year ago seems to have backfired spectacularly.
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US warns China not to send weapons to Russia for Ukraine war
Any arms supplied by China to Russia would be considered a "serious problem" for the US.
Another Putin critic goes missing
Opposition politician imprisoned in Russia hasn't been heard from in a month.
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‘Burn in hell’ is the bold threat Vladimir Putin’s top propagandist has given London.
Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine war - US
The US has formally determined Russia has beaten, tortured and raped civilians.
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The training will be critical in the coming offensive against Russia.
Russia is now targeting Ukraine’s homeless as war recruits
Intelligence report claims new tactic being deployed by Russia in occupied Mariupol.
EU stops selling toilets to Russia as punishment for invading Ukraine
The bloc is banning lavatory exports in its latest bid to neutralise Vladimir Putin.
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Ukraine to boycott OSCE meeting in Vienna if Russia attends
Ukraine refuses to engage with sanctioned Russian officials at the meeting.
Bizarre topless protest: Woman demands entry to Aeroflot cockpit
Passengers aboard the Stavropol to Moscow service were shocked by the bizarre protest.
Ukrainian soldiers freeze sperm amid war with Russia
“It’s not scary to die, but it’s scary when you don’t leave anyone behind.”
Mother Argentina: Why thousands of Russian women are visiting Argentina to give birth
On Thursday a single flight carrying 33 ‘mothers-to-be’ arrived in Buenos Aires.
Elon Musk: Ukraine’s use of SpaceX satellites risks starting World War III
Billionaire calls support for Ukraine's defence against Putin a difficult moral question.
Moldovan leader reveals Russian plot to topple government
A plot to use "external saboteurs" is revealed.
Russia continues to shell Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Moscow is having trouble launching its large-scale offensive.
Russia hits key bridge with its first drone boat attack of the war
Russia deploys boat drone for the first time since the war began.
Hilltop coal-mining town a tactical prize
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Family feud erupts over Russian tycoon’s fortune after his mysterious death
A bitter feud has erupted over a Russian oligarch’s fortune.
Russian dominatrix poisons lookalike with cake to steal her identity
Dominatrix convicted of attempted murder after feeding her enemy poisoned cheesecake.
Putin launches major Ukraine offensive with hail of missiles
Moscow launches its heaviest bombardment since the start of the war.
Paris Olympics faces crisis as Zelenskyy says 'no place' for Russia
Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has sparked a war of its own within the Olympic world
Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membership
Zelenskyy made the appeal at end of short trip outside Ukraine seeking new weaponry.
US dismisses ‘utterly false’ report on Nord Stream pipeline bombings
Bombshell report claiming US bombed Nord Stream pipelines blasted as 'utterly false'.
'Freedom will win': Zelenskyy visits UK, meets PM, King in push for fighter jets
The embattled leader made surprise visit to Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons.
‘Strong indications’ Putin approved missile supply, as MH17 inquiry ends
But insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or other suspects and inquiry suspended.
Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge tanks for Ukraine
Belgium has also shown interest in participating in latest military aid.
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Russia applies pressure as Ukraine anniversary nears
Moscow musters additional forces ahead of the anniversary of February 24 invasion.
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
The aim: hurt Moscow’s finances while avoiding a price spike. But will it work?
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Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett was an unlikely intermediary in the war’s first weeks.