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military milestone
Russia Eyes Full Donbas Control as Sievierodonetsk Set to Fall
Ukrainian pullback from the destroyed city brings Russia a step closer to capturing all of the Luhansk region.
proceed with caution
Kremlin Warns Against ‘Problems’ With Ukraine, Moldova EU Candidacy
President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said the 27-member bloc’s decision was “of course an internal European matter.”
'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.
fatal blast
Car Bomb Kills Russia-Installed Official in Occupied Ukraine
It is the latest in a string of apparent car bombings reported out of occupied Kherson in recent weeks.
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Editor's Pick
gaming the system
Evading Restrictions, Russians Access Western Entertainment Platforms
One popular get-around to use services like Netflix is join an account owned by friends abroad.
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plugging the gaps
‘It’s Our Way to Protest’: Anti-War Russians Volunteer to Help Ukrainian Refugees
More than a million Ukrainian refugees have crossed into Russia since the start of the war in February.
highlights
domestic designers
Moscow Fashion Week, in Photos
This year's event placed a particular emphasis on Russian fashion brands amid Western sanctions stemming from the war in Ukraine.
'business trip'
Russia Recruits Teachers, Construction Workers and Politicians to ‘Rebuild’ Occupied Ukraine
Potential hires are promised salaries up to nine times higher than the Russian average.
'high-wire walk'
Ukraine War Strains Ties Between Kazakhstan and Russia
Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and Russian perceptions that the Kremlin secured the Kazakh regime during this year's political crisis have led to tensions...
new policy?
Westerners Face Lengthy Interrogations at Russian Border Amid Ukraine War
"There were lots of... FSB, and different people coming in over the course of the five hours,” said a U.K. national.
white roses
Russian Pop Icon Yuri Shatunov Dies Aged 48
Shatunov was the frontman of wildly popular 1980s band Laskovy Mai ("Gentle May").
opinion
opinion
Michele A. Berdy
Thinking Outside the Box the Russian Way
opinion
James Pearce
When Vladimir Took Kyiv and the Misuse of History
opinion
Boris Minaev
Gennady Burbulis: Conducting the Orchestra of Revolution
opinion
Tatiana Stanovaya
Life After Putin: What Happens if the President Dies?
opinion
Nigel Gould-Davies
Asia and the War in Ukraine
opinion
Michele A. Berdy
Russian Gaffes, Goofs, and Assorted Blunders
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Photos
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Videos
domestic designers
Moscow Fashion Week, in Photos
healthcare workers day
In Photos: Ukrainian Medics on the Frontlines
diminished event
In Photos: Russia Holds Showcase Economic Forum in War's Shadow
Muted Celebrations
Moscow Marks Russia Day
Business
ending presence
Cisco Announces Wind-Down of Operations in Russia, Belarus
A growing number of Western businesses are now completely exiting Russia instead of keeping their operations suspended.
'obligations fulfilled'
Russia Says Dollar Debt Repaid in Rubles Amid Default Fears
The country last defaulted on foreign currency debt in 1918.
by the backdoor
iPhones, Gaming Consoles Enter Russia As ‘Parallel Imports’ – Kommersant
The items were likely intended for one of the other four members of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union.
running out
Nike Says Permanently Exiting Russian Market
The U.S. sportswear giant had suspended its Russian operations nearly four months ago.
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arts and life
opinion
James Pearce
When Vladimir Took Kyiv and the Misuse of History
If Moscow were the true successor to Kyiv, the world might look very different.
domestic designers
Moscow Fashion Week, in Photos
This year's event placed a particular emphasis on Russian fashion brands amid Western sanctions stemming from the war in Ukraine.
white roses
Russian Pop Icon Yuri Shatunov Dies Aged 48
Shatunov was the frontman of wildly popular 1980s band Laskovy Mai ("Gentle May").
no exit
Russian Film Director Alexander Sokurov Prevented From Leaving Russia
Sokurov was was stopped at the land border into Finland, where he intended to catch a flight to Italy.
Muted Celebrations
Moscow Marks Russia Day
This year, holiday celebrations took place in Russia and in occupied Ukrainian towns and cities.
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the new diaspora
turned away
Pussy Riot Member Barred From Georgia as Russian Activists Face Entry Problems
Despite Georgia being a destination for anti-war Russians, several activists and journalists have faced problems at its border.
far from home
Emigre Russians Find Refuge in Remote Kyrgyzstan
“Karakol is a ‘safe haven,’ cozy, albeit not the most modern,” said one emigre. “It’s also easier to breathe here.”
finding community
Following War, Russian Jews Congregate in Yerevan
Armenia’s small Jewish community has been bolstered by about 200 recent arrivals fleeing Russia because of the war in Ukraine.
'hemorrhaging millionaires'
Russia to Lose 15K Millionaires to Emigration in 2022 – Analysis
The Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and ensuing Western sanctions have sparked a mass departure of wealthy Russians, research says.
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