Russia
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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
Europe
American restrictions on hitting Russia are hurting Ukraine
The Biden administration’s justifications keep changing
Europe
Even as it humiliates Russia, Ukraine’s line is crumbling in the Donbas
The shock raid inside Kursk has not distracted the Kremlin from advancing
Finance & economics
How Vladimir Putin hopes to transform Russian trade
He believes the country’s future lies with China and India. What could go wrong?
Business
The case against “Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg” will have lasting effects
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, may face prosecution in France
Europe
The Kremlin is close to crushing Pokrovsk, a vital Ukrainian town
Even as Ukraine raids Russia, it is losing another key battle
Graphic detail
Has Ukraine’s shock raid successfully diverted Russian forces?
Insights from our war tracker
