Russia's Economy Collapses Under Weight of Ukraine War
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
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Vladimir Putin assures India of continued oil supply, defying US sanctions. The leaders affirm a "resilient" partnership and sign new defence and trade deals.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for high-stakes trade talks, aiming to protect bilateral defence and energy ties from Western sanctions over Ukraine. Read the latest analysis.
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Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
A Democratic congressman calls footage of a US military strike on survivors 'deeply troubling', as experts allege potential war crimes. Calls grow for transparency and a full investigation.
High-stakes Moscow talks between the US and Russia yield no breakthrough on Ukraine. Putin issues stark war warning to Europe as NATO ministers convene in Brussels.
Vladimir Putin declares Russia prepared for conflict with Europe, while Zelenskyy awaits outcome of US-led peace negotiations in Moscow. Latest updates on the Ukraine war.
Vladimir Putin states Russia is prepared for immediate conflict with Europe, rejecting a 28-point peace plan. Experts warn Moldova and Baltic states could be next targets. Read the full analysis.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed soldiers in Iraq to disregard legal advice on rules of engagement, a stance now under scrutiny after a deadly Caribbean strike. Read the full investigation.
Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, claims a strategic victory in Ukraine as Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Moscow for crucial peace negotiations. Kyiv disputes the Russian advance.
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks, as a senior NATO officer suggests considering a 'pre-emptive strike' against Russia. Read the latest developments.
Five South Africans face court over claims they recruited citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine. The case follows a tip-off and involves a national radio presenter.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris as US-led peace talks gain momentum. Key diplomatic moves unfold across Europe.
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Donald Trump says 'good chance' of Ukraine peace deal after talks with Kyiv. Russian strikes kill six as naval drones hit oil tankers. Latest developments on day 1,377.
A public inquiry hears evidence of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan and a subsequent cover-up by senior UK special forces command.
A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.
A senior whistleblower alleges UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan, including the shooting of children. The public inquiry continues.
Recent diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine face obstacles as Putin demands territory surrender. Guardian analysis explains why peace remains distant.
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Four years after Russia's failed blitzkrieg, Ukraine stands strong. Analysis reveals why a compromise peace represents strategic success, not surrender, for Kyiv and its allies.
Nato activates fighter jets following a massive Russian assault on Kyiv that killed at least three, plunged the city into darkness, and cut water supplies. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday killed one person and wounded seven. Read the latest on the assault and the resignation of Zelenskyy's chief of staff.
As Trump's Thanksgiving peace deadline passes, Putin insists on Ukrainian surrender. Europe must arm Kyiv to prevent a forced settlement that rewards Russian aggression and threatens global security.
Firefighters battle inferno after Russian drone strike on Kyiv residential building. As Trump's 28-point peace plan collapses, Ukraine's defence relies on Western support. Read the latest analysis.
As Ukraine enters its fourth winter of war, Donald Trump is pushing a peace deal that many see as surrender. Analysis of military stalemate and political pressure facing Zelenskyy.
Vladimir Putin sends mixed signals on the latest US peace proposal, praising its basis for talks but doubling down on core territorial demands. Analysis suggests Moscow remains far from a deal.