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Ukrainian forces will target Crimea to weaken Russia
Three Russian bases across Crimea have now been hit by explosions that may reveal the reach of Ukrainian forces
UkraineRussian 'no nuclear strike' talk gives limited comfort
Russia's defence minister has promised that there will be no nuclear strikes on Ukraine
RussiaKurds in Syria could face increased military action
A call by the Turkish foreign minister for opposition groups to reconcile with Damascus resulted in protests
SyriaTaliban seek Russian help after a year of isolation
The Taliban have survived one year in government but failed to persuade the international community to help them
AfghanistanUkraine nuclear inspection may hand Russia another win
The International Atomic Energy Agency wants to inspect Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, but Russia will decide access
RussiaRussia shifts backwards on climate after past progress
Companies and officials are trying to roll back climate regulation by equating environmental action with Western values
RussiaBulgarian caretaker government edges closer to Gazprom
Protests in Sofia underline the increasing split in Bulgarian society over the country’s relationship with Russia
BulgariaUkraine may relieve if not end global grain shortage
Grain ships are now sailing from Ukrainian ports as safe corridors agreed with Russia prove a success
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