Russia’s Black Sea blockade is a problem for the whole world
The siege of Ukraine’s ports is causing global food shortages.
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Saudi Arabia is the biggest beneficiary of the war in Ukraine
As leaders congratulate themselves for shunning Russian oil, Saudi Aramco becomes the world’s most valuable company.
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Rage against the regime: the Belarus ultras who stood up to Lukashenko
How war in Ukraine and repression at home steered diehard football fans towards protest, prison and exile.
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When will Vladimir Putin realise it is time to cut his losses in Ukraine?
After failing to secure a victory in battle, the Russian president’s options are dwindling.
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Why is Finland joining Nato?
Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has catalysed the most significant security restructure in northern Europe for decades.
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Europe’s new Iron Lady: Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas
The Baltic leader has become the EU’s strongest advocate for an uncompromising response to Russia.
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“They have no respect for anything”: the quiet remorse of the man who sold London to Putin’s oligarchs
Andrew Langton sold houses to Roman Abramovich and others now sanctioned after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Putin and Zelensky offer contrasting visions of the future
Increasingly, all the Russian president has to offer is the prospect of a never-ending war.
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