Russia’s claims of self-defence are flimsy. You only have to breathe on them to knock them over. But would it be wise to try Putin in his absence?
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Russia is making steady territorial gains in advance of a possible spring offensive. Without western aid Ukraine has few air defences left.
Tension in the western Balkans, which has been troubled by ethnic tensions since the wars of the 1990s, is becoming an increasing concern for the EU and Nato.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
Russia is putting wings and guidance systems on old ‘iron bombs’ and using them to pound Ukraine’s cities.
As Ukraine begs its allies for more arms to defend itself, Russia is beginning to advance at several along its front lines.
China and Russia have jointly criticised the west, as well as pledging economic and security co-operation.
There are several reasons why supporting Ukraine helps the US too, including creating a deterrent for China, Russia and other potential adversaries.
Conscription is being talked about by Nato’s European members as they grow increasingly concerned about further Russian expansion. Ukraine has just expanded its version.
The European Union is faced with a difficult choice between supporting Ukraine and putting its farmers at a disadvantage.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
If the world sits on the sidelines for the next six months, it not only loses time and ground but puts Trump in a stronger position if he is elected.
Russia has long harboured territorial ambitions in this former Soviet republic.
Many western governments have called Putin’s election ‘illegitimate’. Now they need to adjust their diplomatic relations accordingly.
Baltic states have high numbers of Russian speakers, who Putin has vowed to ‘protect’.
A second Donald Trump presidency would not necessarily implement a foreign policy any more destructive than what is normal for the United States.
Putin and his cronies, as well as Biden and an array of Kremlin foes and the odd pop singer, make up most discussion on Russia’s social media sites.
Russia has tied its currency to gold to evade sanctions. Shifting the ruble away from a pegged value and into the gold standard itself is aimed at making it a credible gold substitute at a fixed rate.
While Ukraine’s fortunes on the battlefield have been mixed, its operations in Crimea and the Black Sea have been rather more successful.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
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