Blasts rock Russia-annexed Crimea as sirens blare across Ukraine
Drone attacks come as UN nuclear chief also warns of ‘dangerous situation’ around Zaporizhzhia power plant and Wagner chief appeals for relief in Bakhmut.
Ukraine war: Did Putin learn from Bush’s Iraq horrors?
From Wagner’s crimes and fake pretexts to the UN’s inaction, the Iraq invasion offered a preview of the Ukraine war. But not all is the same.
Ukraine says its air defences shoot down 15 Russian missiles
Three missiles get through and cause no casualties, Kyiv says, but one person is reported killed in separate attacks in Kherson.
Does Russia have enough soldiers for war?
Russia’s government passes a new electronic draft law in advance of a planned spring offensive.
How far can China and Russia’s ‘no limits’ partnership go?
Beijing has continued to stand by Russia even after the invasion of Ukraine, but it’s paying the price for this support.
What are the hypersonic missiles Russia is using in Ukraine?
Russia bombarded Ukraine with Kinzhal missiles, which fly many times faster than the speed of sound, and are impossible to shoot down with ground defences.
Georgia’s parliament drops controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill
Meanwhile, the Kremlin accuses Washington of stoking anti-Russian sentiment among the thousands who protested against the bill.
Ukraine says Bakhmut battle grinding down Russia’s best units
The comments from a senior presidential aide are the latest signal of a shift by Kyiv to continue the defence of the city in eastern Ukraine.
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