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Victory in transport hub came days after Russia’s president ‘annexed’ swath of eastern Ukraine
Russia’s illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions cannot be allowed to stand
Kyiv announces application for accelerated Nato membership as Russia’s president vows to defend annexed territory
Some Italians take a lenient view of the Mussolini era, but the real fascists are revealing themselves elsewhere
Vladimir Putin will claim territory on Friday in escalation of conflict with Kyiv
Despite outrage over minority soldiers forced to join the war, rebellion remains a distant prospect
A hard economic winter lies ahead and Donald Trump’s chances of a comeback are intact
Hastily arranged votes dismissed by Kyiv and west yield overwhelming levels of support
How Ukraine’s counter-offensive in the north-east dramatically turned the tide of the seven-month-long invasion
Scale of resistance represents biggest challenge to president since war in Ukraine began
The Russian leader is trying to intimidate western nations but he is also desperate and cornered
Strongmen are being increasingly challenged by their own populations
Men seeking to escape being drafted rush to borders with Georgia, Finland, Kazakhstan and Mongolia
White House security adviser Jake Sullivan says US is taking the threat ‘deadly seriously’
The Russian leader’s reckless moves have one goal: to turn the tables in a war he is losing
Vladimir Putin is an increasingly desperate strongman, who is running out of time and options
Moscow hopes vote to annex occupied areas will help put an end to its battlefield reversals
Kyiv secures freedom for 215 of its personnel in exchange for 55 of Moscow’s prisoners of war
Allies play down Russia’s risky escalation strategy, saying threats will not widen rifts among Nato states
The west’s resolve, like Kyiv’s, should not weaken in the face of threats
Biden at UN condemns ‘outrageous acts’ after thinly disguised nuclear threat and plans for stage-managed referendums
Russian president’s move underscores his shrinking room for manoeuvre at home and on the battlefield
Moscow paves way for annexation with referendums in occupied regions and tougher conscription laws
Russia’s losing war in Ukraine is also a major strategic setback for China
Public criticisms of Russian president at Uzbekistan summit reveal Asian disquiet over conflict
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