‘Mystery woman’ among recurring faces flanking Putin at events
Analysts claim to have busted a propaganda ploy regularly used by Russian President.
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‘Turmoil’: Signs man ‘worse than Putin’ could take over as Russia’s next leader
A star is rising in Russia. And he’s becoming increasingly bold.
'Russia will not take away a single year from Ukraine:' Zelenskyy's stirring speech after NY attacks
Air raid sirens sounded in the capital shortly after midnight on New Year.
Assassination fears: Suspicion as four senior Russians suddenly die
Festive season fatalities represent Putin’s last effective weapon: Fear
'Russia's unfriendly list': World map misplaces NZ, again
I guess we should be happy we were included at all, for a change.
Opinion: Global backlash against Putin has rejuvenated democracy
Authoritarian regimes were in command to start 2022. Russia's failures changed that.
US economy can still pull off ‘soft landing’
Financial Times: Biden administration sees large-scale investments blunting downturn.
Putin is vowing to strengthen Russia's navy with nuclear submarine
The Russian President has vowed to further strengthen his navy.
Russia hits key infrastructure after missile strikes across Ukraine
Biggest wave of strikes in weeks have damaged power stations, critical infrastructure.
Ukraine cops fresh Russian missile barrage
Offensive is the latest in a series of attacks focused on national infrastructure.
Ukraine plans to develop air-to-air combat drones
Minister says Russia’s war in Ukraine is the first major war of the internet age.
Russia jails first soldier who refused to go to war in Ukraine
Telegraph: The new offence was signed into law in September by President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine wants February peace summit with UN mediating
But UN Secretary-General "can only mediate if all parties want him to mediate”.
Russia reportedly preparing for new invasion in northern Ukraine
A worst-case scenario could become reality as Russia builds up arms.
Bomber base deep inside Russia hit by drone attack - kills three
Telegraph: Airfield struck for the second time this month.
Putin claims Moscow ready for Ukraine talks as attacks go on
Russia ready for talks to end the war even as Ukraine faced more attacks from Moscow.
I gave the Ukrainians no chance of winning - now I truly believe they can
This year, Jarrod Gilbert's best Christmas wishes go to Ukraine's soldiers.
'The final scenario': Putin faces humiliating reality and political ruin
Putin is in deep trouble... and he knows it.
Ukrainians experience a different Christmas: 'I don’t feel the holiday at all'
Many try to celebrate Christmas despite the ongoing war.
Shells pummel Ukraine city of Kherson; 10 dead, 55 wounded
Russian troops were forced to abandon the city last month.
Russian soldiers tried to kidnap Ukrainian orphans, CCTV shows
As many as 13,000 orphans have been taken since the war began.
'City of death': Russia erasing region's Ukraine identity
“It’s really a very brutal inhuman colonial experiment unfolding before our eyes.”
Zelenskyy’s surprise US visit was months in the making
Ukraine president visited Washington this week, first international trip since war began.
Biden welcomes Zelenskyy to US in first trip outside Ukraine since war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was making his way to Washington.
Vladimir Putin warns war in Ukraine becoming ‘extremely complicated’
Russian leader’s comments mark another admission military operations could be prolonged.
Zelenskyy visits front-line, Putin praises troops in Kremlin
Both leaders sought to build morale as the conflict grinds through its 10th month.
Russia and China to hold joint naval drills
The exercise will showcase increasingly close defense ties between the two countries.
Nighttime drone attack hits Kyiv as Putin heads to Belarus
Putin’s visit to Minsk came hours after Russia’s latest drone attack on Ukraine.
Putin’s war: The inside story of a catastrophe
New York Times: How a 'walk in the park' became a catastrophe for Russia.
‘I saw many tears in the soldiers’ eyes’: Ukrainians turn to religion amid horror of war
Telegraph: Many look for divine guidance or protection.
Dead boy pulled from rubble after hit on Ukraine
Body of a toddler pulled from the rubble after a missile strike in Kryvyi Rih.
Police chief hurt as gift from Ukraine ‘accidentally’ explodes
Poland’s chief of police was injured when a grenade launcher exploded at the Warsaw HQ.
Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities have reported explosions in at least three cities.
Russia preparing large-scale offensive deep into Ukraine as far as Kyiv
Ukrainian forces have hit the centre of occupied Donetsk with the biggest wave of strikes.