Russia
Analysis: Putin’s war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s weaknesses — and brought the West together
World
February 24, 2023
Analysis: Putin’s war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s weaknesses — and brought the West together
If you can remember clearly the Europe of a dizzying year ago, perhaps the biggest surprise in where we find…
Ukraine becomes a test of the US’ two-front clash with China and Russia
Features/Interviews
February 22, 2023
Ukraine becomes a test of the US’ two-front clash with China and Russia
President Joe Biden’s trip to mark the anniversary of the war in Ukraine is highlighting an even more grave challenge…
Frigate docks in port ahead of joint naval drills with China and South Africa, state media says
World
February 22, 2023
Frigate docks in port ahead of joint naval drills with China and South Africa, state media says
Russia’s Admiral Gorshkov frigate, armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles, arrived in the South African port of Richards Bay on Wednesday,…
Hacked Russian radio stations broadcast false information about missile attack, authorities say
World
February 22, 2023
Hacked Russian radio stations broadcast false information about missile attack, authorities say
Commercial radio stations in parts of Russia falsely broadcast news of an air raid alert and a possible missile attack…
After nearly one year of war, how Ukraine defied the odds — and may still defeat Russia
Features/Interviews
February 20, 2023
After nearly one year of war, how Ukraine defied the odds — and may still defeat Russia
“When you attack us, you will see our faces. Not our backs, but our faces.” The words of Ukrainian President…
Faint cracks emerge in the facade of Putin’s rule, one year after Ukraine invasion
World
February 19, 2023
Faint cracks emerge in the facade of Putin’s rule, one year after Ukraine invasion
CNN — Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is fond of a phrase, “the wonderful Russia of the future,” his shorthand…
US warns allies at Munich that China may increase support for Russia
World
February 19, 2023
US warns allies at Munich that China may increase support for Russia
CNN – The US has recently begun seeing “disturbing” trendlines in China’s support for Russia’s military and there are signs…
‘Better than nothing’: Outgunned Ukrainian pilots take the fight to Russia in ancient Soviet-era helicopters
World
February 18, 2023
‘Better than nothing’: Outgunned Ukrainian pilots take the fight to Russia in ancient Soviet-era helicopters
The horizon disappears for a moment as the nose of the helicopter rears. There’s a faint thump as rockets trailing…
Financial Times report says Western intelligence shows Russia gathering aircraft at Ukraine border
World
February 15, 2023
Financial Times report says Western intelligence shows Russia gathering aircraft at Ukraine border
Western intelligence shows that Russia is amassing aircraft near its border with Ukraine in an apparent attempt to bolster its…
Russia is “sabotaging inspections” of vessels heading to their ports
World
February 14, 2023
Russia is “sabotaging inspections” of vessels heading to their ports
Ukraine’s Ministry of Infrastructure claims Russia is “sabotaging inspections” of vessels heading to Ukrainian ports to load up agricultural products, noting…