Ukraine war: Russia U‑turns on grain deal after Putin’s attempt at escalation fails
Russia’s decision to pull out of the life-saving grain deal has already caused a spike in the global price of wheat and corn.
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Russia’s plan to relocate its Black Sea naval base from Crimea is priceless for Ukraine’s morale
Russia has lost control of the Black Sea, which will have major implications for the war on land.
Ukraine war: reclaiming Snake Island is Kyiv’s biggest strategic victory so far – here’s why
Beyond a symbolic win, reclaiming Snake Island has strategic repercussions, from the opening of a safe corridor to the diplomatic confrontation between Moscow and the west.
A century on, Gallipoli campaign should be more than just a symbol of futility
Gallipoli has become an enduring symbol of World War I’s futile carnage. But the campaign did have a purpose.
How the China‑US trade war could push up the cost of British chicken dinners
The humble soya bean is a vital part of the British diet.
Ukraine war: Putin is rewriting the rules of siege warfare this winter
Vladimir Putin has updated his siege tactics as Ukraine enters a winter war
Ukraine: Russia’s inability to dominate the sea has changed the course of the war
Most of the fighting has been on land, but key developments at sea have put Russia at a disadvantage.
Ukraine war: how the economy has kept running at a time of bitter conflict
Ukraine seemed to have recovered well from COVID and its economy was forecast to grow strongly. But then Russia invaded.
Ukraine recap: counter‑offensive gathers pace while Wagner Group takes on new role
A selection of the best of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
Russia’s aggression threatens efforts to protect nature beyond Ukraine
Russia has vast natural resources and is involved in many conservation efforts. Its diplomatic isolation as a result of the war in Ukraine is making it harder to protect many wild species and places.