The real reason Russia invaded Ukraine
Since the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war in 2014, one Russian phrase has haunted me. It translates to “They [Ukrainians] crucified a little boy wearing nothing but his underwear.” It sounds

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New Russian School Textbook Says Moscow 'Forced' Into War in Ukraine
Russia’s new school textbook claims Moscow was ‘forced’ to invade Ukraine – and was edited by a Putin aide
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin's forces focus on attacking key eastern town of Pokrovsk amid heavy losses
Putin's losses up to 834,000 as Moscow claims capture of town in Donetsk - Russia lost 1,670 troops in just the past 24 hours, Kyiv says
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Russian authorities seek to reclaim control of Moscow Domodedovo Airport
Russian authorities have opened a court case in a bid to reclaim control of Moscow Domodedovo Airport from its private owners.
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Visiting a Russian air base to see how Moscow will fare after the fall of the regime
Russia lost a key ally when the Syrian President was ousted by Islamist rebels last month. NPR visited a Russian air base in western Syria to examine how Moscow will fare under Syria's new rulers.
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Poland Could Have More Tanks Than Russia Soon
Seeing that Russia may not stop at Ukraine, Warsaw has begun to ramp up its military spending. The balance of power is shifting in Europe, and NATO member Poland is on track to surpass Russia in terms of having more tanks and armored vehicles.
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Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact
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Visit to Lomonosov Moscow State University
Ahead of Russian Students’ Day and the 270th anniversary of Moscow University marked on5, Vladimir Putin visited the Lomonosov Moscow State University History Museum and presented the university faculty with the Order for Valiant Labour.
Russia comes in from the cold, with flowers blooming around Moscow in January
January in Russia conjures up images of Muscovites crunching through the snow in bulky coats -- not bunches of delicate snowdrops blooming in grassy areas around still-standing Christmas trees
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Russian man jailed for 17 years for passing information to US
TASS reported that 40-year-old Shatresov, who was sentenced on Wednesday, lived in a city just outside the Russian capital and worked in logistics. The press service for Moscow’s courts ...
Oil News: Traders on Edge as Inventory Builds and Tariff Threats Mount
Crude oil futures test critical support as rising U.S. inventories and tariff threats weigh on sentiment. Will OPEC+ intervene? Market insights inside.
A new Syrian government struggles to reset its corrupt, besieged economy
With Syria's corruption-ridden economy in shambles after the overthrow of Bashar Assad, the caretaker government’s priority is to raise cash and bring stability.
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Ruben Amorim: Man Utd a better team with Marcus Rashford - but he has to change
Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United need a player like Marcus Rashford but says the forward "has to change" and meet his standards to have a future at Old Trafford. Seven speculation-filled weeks have passed since the 27-year-old last played for his boyhood club in the Europa League trip to Viktoria Plzen.