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Why has Russia invaded Ukraine and what does Putin want?

Vladimir Putin unleashed the biggest war in Europe since World War Two with the justification that modern, Western-leaning Ukraine was a constant threat… Read more

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Ukraine war: Germany conundrum over its ties with Russia

Repenting historical wrongs is a national pastime in Germany. But even by German standards, the soul-searching over Berlin's Russia policy is remarkable.

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Ukraine war: Donbas tourist town braces for Russian assault

In a picturesque resort town on the northern edge of Ukraine's Donbas region, people can hear the shelling coming closer. The Russians are just… Read more

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Ukraine's battle for control of its skies

Much of the focus of the war in Ukraine has so far been about the battle on the ground - but the fight to dominate the skies is just as important.… Read more

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Ukraine war: What support is China offering Russia?

Russia is seeking allies to soften the impact of economic sanctions imposed by some countries in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Russia threatens to step up attacks on Kyiv

Moscow says it will respond to any Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory by striking Kyiv with more missiles.

The "number and scale" of attacks… Read more

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Twitter board takes action to fight Musk bid

Twitter's board has armed itself against a possible hostile takeover - a day after billionaire Elon Musk made a $43bn (£33bn) offer to buy… Read more

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Undocumented lotto winner struggles to claim prize

An Algerian man who won €250,000 (£206,000; $270,000) on a €5 scratchcard in Belgium is struggling to claim his winnings because of… Read more