Ukraine
Jail recruitment shows shortage of Russian combatants
The Russian military has reportedly joined the Wagner mercenary force in recruiting serving prisoners for the war
RussiaPro-Russian attitudes will persist among some Slovaks
Slovakia's rulers align with EU colleagues on Russia’s conduct in Ukraine, but must reckon with a pro-Russian minority
SlovakiaRussian collaboration may aim to keep Belarus from war
Lukashenka's rushed plan for a joint army force with Russia may be less than it seems
BelarusRussia seeks revenge for Ukraine bridge blast
Russia has launched missiles at many Ukrainian cities in response to an explosion on the Kerch bridge
UkraineRussian 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
RussiaRussian 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
UkraineRussia moves towards Ukrainian nuclear plant switch
Moscow says it is taking over management of Ukraine's Zaporizhia nuclear plant
UkraineKremlin says Russia claims only lands it holds
The Kremlin spokesman says Russia's annexation claim is limited to the land it now occupies
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