Russia
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International
Vladimir Putin’s spies are plotting global chaos
Russia is enacting a revolutionary plan of sabotage, arson and assassination
Europe
Why Russia is trying to seize a vital Ukrainian coal mine
Without it, the country’s remaining steel industry will be crippled
1843 magazine | Escape from the meat grinder: the making of a Russian deserter
Thousands are refusing to go into battle for Putin. These are two of their stories
Culture
How a second nuclear disaster was avoided at Chernobyl in 2022
The Russian occupation underscored the risks posed by nuclear sites in wartime
Asia
Kazakhstan’s referendum on nuclear energy could benefit Russia
The opposition have been barred from campaigning or locked up
Europe
Turkey and Central Asia are riding together again
The Organisation of Turkic States is a counterweight to Russia
Briefing
Ukraine is on the defensive, militarily, economically and diplomatically
Russian advances, fatigue among its allies and political divisions at home leave it in a bind
International
A new “quartet of chaos” threatens America
The rulers of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia are growing worryingly close
Europe
Aland is lovely, weapon-free and too close to Russia
Finland worries the demilitarised islands could fall prey in a conflict
Leaders
Let Ukraine hit military targets in Russia with American missiles
Hitting back at the forces blasting Ukrainian cities is legal and proportionate
International
A UN vote on Palestine underlines America’s weakening clout
Russia and China are riding a surge of support for the Palestinians since the Gaza war started
Europe
America keeps Ukraine fighting with its hands tied
Russian missiles blast its cities, but it still cannot strike back
Europe
Danger in Donbas as Ukraine’s front line falters
Russian fighters are trying to encircle the defenders
Europe
The West still needs Russian gas that comes through Ukraine
Austria, Hungary and Slovakia are particularly dependent on it
The Economist explains
The battle between drones and helicopters in Ukraine
Small cheap drones could pose a new threat to expensive Russian craft