Ukraine’s army makes a mockery of Vladimir Putin’s annexation
As the Russian president addressed the country’s elite, Ukrainian forces encircled Lyman, a key hub in Donbas.
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Will Vladimir Putin’s mobilisation backfire?
Russia’s already demoralised force will be joined by fearful men, just pressed into service, with little to offer and much…
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Zombie capitalism is unravelling
This crisis is a symptom of a broken model that relied on ultra-low rates to compensate for anaemic growth.
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Nord Stream pipeline “sabotage” shows the weakness of Europe’s critical infrastructure
Several EU countries have blamed Russia for the apparent attacks on the controversial pipelines.
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Ukrainians stand firm in the face of Putin’s threats
As Russia escalates its war efforts with a partial mobilisation, kamikaze drones and threats of nuclear force, many in Ukraine…
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The unravelling of Vladimir Putin
Nuclear threats and mobilisation cannot hide the Russian president’s weakening grip on power.
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Anti-war protests in Russia accompany Putin’s “partial mobilisation”
Signs of dissatisfaction in the country are increasing.
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Giorgia Meloni’s post-fascist party triumphs in the Italian election
The Brothers of Italy leader is on the verge of becoming prime minister, thanks especially to a divided left.
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