War in Ukraine

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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Morale among Russian soldiers is poor, and a growing number are reportedly refusing to fight in Ukraine.

By Ido Vock

The Russian army has burned forests and poisoned water supplies, flouting international law. As the UN draws up new guidelines,…

By Philippa Nuttall

The siege of Ukraine’s ports is causing global food shortages.

By Lawrence Freedman

Putting the Groningen gas field back into production would send less money to the Kremlin but carries political risks.

By Maximilian Hess

Putin’s mobilisation of Orthodoxy has only undermined Russia’s authority in the faith it claims to be defending.

By Kathryn David

As leaders congratulate themselves for shunning Russian oil, Saudi Aramco becomes the world’s most valuable company.

By Philippa Nuttall

How war in Ukraine and repression at home steered diehard football fans towards protest, prison and exile.

By Maria Wilczek