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Russian truce designed to show Ukraine in a bad light
President Putin has announced an Orthodox Christmas truce, but Kyiv says no
RussiaPutin offers Russians no exit from war
The Russian president tries to persuade his people that their sacrifices for his war have some meaning
RussiaUS-led anti-ransomware group may solidify in 2023
Following the anti-ransomware group's second summit in October-November 2022, its taskforce is set to become operational
InternationalStrategic conditions favour Kyiv over Moscow for now
Ukraine ends a year of concerted attack by superior Russian forces in a position of surprising strength
RussiaBelarus outrage at Ukraine missile is unconvincing
Belarus has complained after a Ukrainian missile came down in its territory
BelarusRussia fills army ranks with perks and coercion
The Russian president has lifted wealth declaration and anti-bribery requirements for anyone involved in the war
RussiaRussia's inaction reduces its south Caucasus influence
Russia's president fails to answer Armenian accusations of not responding to besieged highway
RussiaMoscow gets Tatar republic to reduce its own powers
The Tatarstan republic has long resisted any downgrade to its status, but Moscow has quietly forced it into compliance
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