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end of siege
Russia Says 265 Azovstal Defenders Surrendered
The statement contradicts Kyiv’s account that the evacuated Ukrainian soldiers would be exchanged later.
Munitions issues
Explainer: Is Russia Running Low on Missiles?
Russia has reportedly fired 2,154 missiles at Ukraine since the start of the invasion.
Ongoing Occupation
Russia Vows to ‘Relaunch’ Economy of Ukraine’s Occupied Kherson
“We do believe that Kherson has bright prospects and a decent place in our Russian family.”
'military operation'
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Ukraine: As It's Happening
Follow all the breaking news, comment and analysis about Russia's attack on Ukraine.
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Editor's Pick
looming stalemate
Russia Bogged Down in Ukraine Amid 'Long War' Warnings
Modest gains made by Russian forces have come at the cost of losing control over other areas.
Editor's Pick
UK opposition
Russians in London Protest Ukraine War, Kremlin Crackdown
Attendees were draped in the white and blue flags that are a symbol of Russia’s anti-war movement.
highlights
opinion
Maria Rakhmaninova
An Old Soviet Tradition Makes a Comeback: The Denunciation
Denunciations, so deadly during the Soviet period, are part of daily life in Russia today.
Soda Wars
CoolCola: Russia Launches Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite Alternatives After Soda Exodus
Russian soda lovers will soon be able to pick up their own refreshing bottle of CoolCola, Fancy or Street.
life goes on
In Photos: Mariupol Under Russian Occupation
While most of the devastated city's pre-war population of 400,000 has fled, some 100,000 civilians are believed to have stayed.
'mother russia'
New Biopic on Anna Politkovskaya in Pre-Production
The film will be the first fictional portrayal of the Russian journalist.
opinion
Yevgenia Albats
What the People Say: Yevgenia Albats Goes on the Road
What do "average" Russians think about the war and why? Yevgenia Albats got in her car and found out.
opinion
opinion
Maria Rakhmaninova
An Old Soviet Tradition Makes a Comeback: The Denunciation
opinion
Pyotr Topychkanov
Could Russia Use the Nuclear Option?
opinion
Yevgenia Albats
What the People Say: Yevgenia Albats Goes on the Road
opinion
Rev. John Chryssavgis
The Orthodox Church Is on the Wrong Side of History
opinion
Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan
Putin Pulls Russian Spy Agency Out of Ukraine
opinion
Gennady Burbulis
In Memory of Stanislav Shushkevich
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life goes on
In Photos: Mariupol Under Russian Occupation
rural redevelopment
An Artist Brings Life Back to Russia's Abandoned Villages
up in flames
Summer Wildfires Ravage Forest-Rich Siberia, in Photos
mass march
In Photos: Russians March in Memory of Relatives Who Fought in WWII
Business
market woes
Mortgage Loans Suffer ‘Largest Fall’ in Russia’s History – RBC
The fourfold decrease comes despite government measures to avert the fallout from war-related Western sanctions.
Goodbye Golden Arches
McDonald’s to Sell Russian Business, Ending 32-Year Presence
The U.S. fast-food giant will sell 847 restaurants across the country to a local buyer.
change of hands
Russia to Nationalize Renault Plant, Revive Soviet-Era Moskvitch Car After Handover
Renault had had the most exposure to the Russian market among Western carmakers before it pulled out over the invasion of Ukraine.
Spoiled Season
Crimea Tourism Industry Hit by Ukraine War Disruption
Russian tourists are canceling holiday bookings because of travel difficulties and safety concerns.
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arts and life
'mother russia'
New Biopic on Anna Politkovskaya in Pre-Production
The film will be the first fictional portrayal of the Russian journalist.
long read
A Short List of New Ukrainian Film Hits
Ukrainian filmmakers have been winning awards and filling movie theaters in recent years. Don't miss out.
rural redevelopment
An Artist Brings Life Back to Russia's Abandoned Villages
An artist came back home to find that the villages of his childhood were empty and rotting.
It's me Eddie
Celebrated Russian Director to Make Eduard Limonov Biopic
The film will be released in the spring of 2023 after additional filming this summer.
don't buy gas
Blue, Yellow and Green Make an Anti-War Poster Go Viral
A cycling enthusiast felt helpless to support Ukraine, until he came up with an idea for a poster.
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the new diaspora
up in smoke
Anti-War Artist Flees Russia After Thwarted Victory Day Protest
Danila Tkachenko planned to fill the air with blue-and-yellow smoke during Russia's massive military parade on Red Square.
Undercover departure
Pussy Riot Activist Maria Alyokhina Leaves Russia – NYT
The anti-Kremlin activist disguised herself as a food courier to leave Moscow.
UK opposition
Russians in London Protest Ukraine War, Kremlin Crackdown
Attendees were draped in the white and blue flags that are a symbol of Russia’s anti-war movement.
mass departure
Nearly 4M Russians Left Russia in Early 2022 – FSB
Former Soviet countries saw significant spikes in arrivals of Russian nationals after Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
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