Russia
Kherson withdrawal is political defeat for Russia
Russia's top military commanders say they are abandoning Kherson, the only regional capital captured this year
RussiaProspects for the Russian economy in 2023
Russia has survived 2022 with a smaller slump than expected, but sanctions impacts will really kick in next year
RussiaIran will sell Russia more drones but face penalties
As Russia's top security official visits Tehran, report of continuing drone purchases have emerged
RussiaRussian mercenary chief bids for less shadowy role
Yevgeny Prigozhin, long accused of engineering US election interference, now says he is still doing it
RussiaRussian attacks threaten Kyiv's life-support systems
The mayor of Kyiv warns that if electricity provision breaks down, city residents may have to leave
UkraineRussia and Europe both stand to lose in gas war
Europe is resilient in the face of Russia's gas leverage but supply issues hang over longer-term energy security
RussiaPoland will bar Russia using migration via Kaliningrad
A new fence will hinder the entry of migrants into the EU through Poland’s border with the Russian enclave
PolandRussian 'dirty bomb' story will not be the last
The UN nuclear agency finds no evidence of undeclared nuclear activity as Russia claims Ukraine plans a 'dirty bomb'
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