Russian nuclear strike talk is more than empty threat

Tactical nuclear weapons are a 'permissible' step in Russian doctrine, so threatened use is serious but not inevitable

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Russian annexation is bid to consolidate in Ukraine

Moscow has raised the stakes by formally seizing Ukrainian territory, though it may limit the extent of its claims

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A large mobilisation programme is intended to support Russia's annexation plans and stem reverses in Ukraine

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President Putin has ordered a partial mobilisation, arguing that Russia and its proxies in Ukraine are under threat

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The use of solar panels for electricity production has grown exponentially in the Gaza Strip since 2012

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Senator Edward Markey led a bipartisan congressional delegation on a short, low-profile visit to Taipei on August 14

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NATO says it is worried about China's partnership with Russia, but its fears may be overblown

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The Ukrainian authorities have made their first pitch for an immense rebuilding programme

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Mending fences with regional enemies and mediating in third-party disputes buttress Turkey’s status as a world power

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New demands from Moscow during Iran nuclear talks raised suspicions it was pursuing its own ends, not helping Tehran

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