Ukraine war: why Russian soldiers’ mothers aren’t demonstrating the strong opposition they have in previous conflicts
Opposition to the Ukrainian war from Russian soldiers’ mothers has so far been muted.
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Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ soldiers call for more rights – as Russia forces minorities into active service
Ukraine’s LGBTQ soldiers continue to face discrimination and abuse, despite some changing attitudes.
Why the world is turning away from the US dollar
Geopolitical shifts that are dividing the world could create problems for the US dollar, traditionally the dominant currency globally for trade and investment.
‘Keep nine litres of water in storage’: how Baltic and Nordic countries are preparing for a crisis or war
The history of Russian occupation of some countries around the Baltic Sea prompts a greater awareness of risk of attack today.
Russia: Serbia’s history is key to understanding its close relationship with Moscow
Europe should not ignore the importance of Serbia as a Russian ally.
Banning the opposition, going on a listening tour: Putin’s worried about the coming election
Falling approval ratings for the war and for Putin himself seem to have rattled the Russian leader.
French Open: understanding why Russian and Belarusian tennis players are competing despite Wimbledon ban
Russian players are competing at the French Open, is this the right move?
Ukraine war: after the shooting stops landmines will keep killing – as we’ve seen in too many countries
Landmines are killing thousands in Ukraine. Clearing the land and making it safe for people is likely to take decades.
Georgia: how a former Manchester City footballer will shift the nation’s politics further towards Russia
Georgia’s new president was not directly elected after a change to the constitution, and was the only person on the ballot.
Ukraine recap: naval success raises hopes of advantage against Russia this winter
With winter approaching, analysts suggest there will no be any major breakthroughs in the next few months.
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