At loggerheads: Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and army commander Valeriy Zaluzhny.
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A selection of our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past fortnight.
Under pressure: with things on the battlefield not going well, the last thing Volodymyr Zelensky needs is a corruption scandal in the military.
EPA-EFE/Sergey Dolzhenko
As war drags on, more Ukrainians say that they are prepared to negotiate – but the majority still reject any deal with Russia.
The Daily Mail, which had previously been positive about Hitler and the brownshirts, enthusiastically supported Neville Chamberlain’s policy of appeasement.
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The whitewashing of former Soviet dictator Josef Stalin and his crimes is crucial for understanding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s imperialist ideology and goals.
Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on Jan. 18, 2024.
(AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
The West no longer has credibility when it criticizes Russia, China or any other state for human rights abuses or breaches of international law due to its feeble response to Israel’s assault on Gaza.
The downing of two important Russian aircraft show how stretched the invaders’ air force has become.
Judges take their seats prior to the hearing of Israel’s defense at the International Court of Justice on Jan. 12, 2024.
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While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, it can issue orders that could heighten international pressure on Israel to curtail some of its offensive in Gaza.
US treasury secretary Janet Yellen.
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Geopolitical shifts that are dividing the world could create problems for the US dollar, traditionally the dominant currency globally for trade and investment.
The head of Crimea’s Russian-backed government Sergey Aksyonov, is behind the reemergence of Smersh.
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Nearly two years into the war, Ukraine remains strong but faces challenges on and off the battlefield.
Metropolitan Epiphanius of Kyiv leading a Christmas Eve prayer service at the St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, 24 December 2023.
EPA-EFE/Oleg Petrasyuk
Chris Hann, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
The Orthodox church has sought to distance itself from Russia, but changing the calendar means abandoning a principle that survived decades of Soviet repression.
The Ukrainian president has called for another half a million troops this year and his government has introduced strict conscription laws in an attempt to deter draft-dodging.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a news conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 19, 2023.
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Ukraine can still emerge victorious in its war with Russia despite a failed summer counteroffensive. But what’s required now is a realistic assessment of Ukraine’s position and what is achievable.
Stand by me: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky will need to work hard to retain the support of his countries allies.
EPA-EFE/Cornelius Poppe