Georgia: ‘foreign agent law’ protests show disconnect between pro‑Moscow government and west‑leaning population
While the Georgian government is close to Moscow, the vast majority of ordinary people would rather look to the west for security.
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Ukraine war: drone ‘attack’ on Kremlin – logic suggests a false flag to distract Russians ahead of Victory Day on May 9
The drone ‘attack’ on the Kremlin remains shrouded in mystery. Here are some of the possible explanations.
Ukraine war: how the west’s weak reaction to Crimea’s referendum paved the way for a wider invasion
If the west had paid more attention to the Russian invasion of Crimea, it may have avoided a Ukraine war.
Ukraine war: what, if any, are the chances of toppling Putin and who might take over?
Russians find it hard to envisage a Russia after Putin.
Ukraine war: Putin’s bid to weaponise refugees is failing – here’s what that means for Europe
Eight million Ukrainians have fled abroad since the invasion started.
Ukraine’s IT army is a world first: here’s why it is an important part of the war
The use of cyber-attacks in Ukraine could have long-term implications for the way wars are carried out.
Ukraine: Zelensky upbeat on US deal – but Davos showed the US president to be an unreliable ally
There is talk of US ‘security guarantees’ to enforce a ceasefire in Ukraine. But there’s no sign the US president will get tough with his Russian counterpart.
Russian elections: despite fixing the opposition, Vladimir Putin wants lots of people to vote for him
Like a lot of authoritarian leaders, Putin is aware that a low turnout will make him look weak in the eyes of the world.
US Senate passes US$95 billion aid package for Ukraine – what this tells us about Republican support for Trump
There’s no guarantee that the bill will even make it onto the floor of the US House of Representatives.
Reporting Ukraine 90 years ago: the Welsh journalist who helped uncover Stalin’s genocide
Gareth Jones reported on Moscow’s genocide against the Ukrainian people in the 1930s. His story holds lessons and an example for those reporting on the latest conflict.
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