Ukraine recap: bridgehead across the Dnipro river a key objective as Kyiv works to maintain solidarity among allies
A selection of the best of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
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Why many Ukrainians speak Russian as their first language
Ukrainians have a long history of speaking Russian in parts of the country.
Ukraine recap: fears of escalation after US drone downed over the Black Sea
A selection of our coverage of the conflict over the past fortnight.
Why Denmark is voting on its defence relationship with the EU – and what it says about democracy in Europe
EU member states are increasingly turning towards single-issue referendums to decide major constitutional issues.
America’s massive ‘lend‑lease’ aid plan for Ukraine recalls similar help in Britain’s ‘darkest hour’
Lend-lease is a mechanism that will help speed the delivery of military aid to the battlefields of Ukraine.
Finland joins Nato in a major blow to Putin which doubles the length of the alliance’s border with Russia
Finland has gone from neutral to Nato member in 30 years and Sweden could be set to follow.
The Israel‑Hamas war benefits Russia, but so would playing peacemaker
Russia has strong ties with Israel as well as many Arab states, so it is well placed as a mediator. But does war in the Middle East suit Moscow’s priorities?
Ukraine: why supply of US and German tanks echoes cold war
If the west fulfils its promise to supply 300 modern main battle tanks to Ukraine, it could be a gamechanger.
Putin’s three‑day ceasefire isn’t a genuine move towards peace, but Ukraine has to play along
Putin’s call for a temporary ceasefire in May has been met with suspicion by Ukraine.
Ukraine war: why Putin’s appeals to masculinity to recruit for the military will not work
The Kremlin’s appeals to Russian masculinity will miss the mark. Russian men have changed over the past two decades.
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