The power of one Russian diplomat’s example
How Boris Bondarev is treated will send an important signal to other Russian officials considering a break with the Kremlin.
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Striker, shopkeeper, pigeon: what Sweden and Nato should know about Erdoğan
The Turkish president has been moving the goalposts domestically for 20 years. The international community must catch up.
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Russia’s military culture brutalises the conscripts it needs for the war in Ukraine
Morale among Russian soldiers is poor, and a growing number are reportedly refusing to fight.
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Why is the right losing everywhere?
The UK is now the only major European power or Anglosphere country ruled by conservatives.
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How Vladimir Putin weaponised the environment in Ukraine
The Russian army has burned forests and poisoned water supplies, flouting international law. As the UN draws up new guidelines,…
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How the UK became the sick man of Europe again
UK GDP per capita has grown by just 10 per cent since 2015, compared with 24 per cent for Germany…
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Impossible Foods’ chicken nuggets reviewed: a good imitation of a bad fast food
“Impossible” products are tasty and meatless – but UK food culture deserves better than more processed fare.
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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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