Russia
Nuclear inspectors face uncertain access in Ukraine
Fighting continues as the International Atomic Energy Agency tries to inspect the Zaporizhia nuclear plant.
UkraineEastern EU states may restrict Russian travel further
Russia’s neighbours have secured full suspension of 2007 EU visa agreement despite fears of alienating ordinary citizens
EUUkraine will pursue carefully considered advance
Ukrainian forces are mounting an offensive along a broad front in Kherson region
UkraineRussia will draw more on untrained volunteer soldiers
The head of Russia's National Guard admits that his men are involved in front-line combat in Ukraine
RussiaUkrainian advance intended to undermine Russian morale
Ukrainian officials are cautious about claiming success in a new southern counter-offensive
UkraineUkraine nuclear plant incident heightens worries
The temporary disconnection of Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant from the grid adds to worries about safety
UkraineRussian army expansion reflects Ukraine war problems
Russia's armed forces are to increase by half a million personnel, 137,000 of them combat troops
RussiaPyongyang pivots as loyal ally of China and Russia
Pyongyang has officially recognised the self-styled People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk
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