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World Watches With Concern as Mutiny Unfolds in Russia

Here is what governments and analysts are saying about the extraordinary situation taking place in nuclear-armed Russia

back to the U.S.S.R.

Leaked Document Outlines Russia’s 2030 Belarus ‘Annexation’ Strategy – Report

The alleged presidential administration paper spells out Minsk’s full-fledged integration with Moscow as part of a so-called "Union State."

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

Is It Possible to Plan for Life After Putin?

Discussions of how a post-Putin Russia might look have been on the rise for some time, even if such a concept remains wishful thinking for the time being...

Tech export ban

U.K. Bans More Exports to Russia, Cuts Ukraine Tariffs

Britain announced it would prevent the export of surveillance and interception equipment.

Doomsday scenario

Russia's Lavrov Warns of 'Real' Danger of World War III

Given the current tensions, Lavrov said the danger of a World War III was "real."

'against hatred'

Pro-Russia Protesters Rally in Germany

Germany is home to 1.2 million people of Russian origin and 325,000 from Ukraine.

friendship tested

Berlusconi 'Saddened' by Friend Putin's Behavior

"I cannot and I do not want to hide that I am deeply disappointed by the behavior of Vladimir Putin."

'feign outrage'

Russia Seeks UN Security Council Meeting on Bucha, Ukraine

UN authorities have yet to publicly state whether a Security Council emergency meeting will take place Monday.

Europe’s breadbasket

Russia Accused of Causing 'Global Food Crisis' at UN

Sherman and the director of the World Food Program (WFP), David Beasley, reported that Ukraine and Russia, which are both major cereal producers, represent...

Russia's Lavrov Makes First China Visit Since Ukraine War

Unlike many Western nations, China has refused to condemn Russia's invasion and has lagged behind many other countries in providing humanitarian aid to...

Russia Pledge to Deescalate in Ukraine Leaves West Cold

U.S. officials said that while small numbers of Russian forces were indeed stepping back from Kyiv, the vast majority remained.

German States Outlaw Display of Russia's 'Z' War Symbol

Anyone who publicly displays the symbol risks up to three years in jail or a fine.

Georgia's Breakaway Region Sends Troops to Ukraine

In 2008, Russia and Georgia fought a brief but bloody war over South Ossetia.

Ukraine Demands Unlimited NATO Aid Against Russia's Month-Old War

Zelensky’s appeal came one month after Russian tanks rolled over the border, bringing a conflict that has killed untold thousands of civilians and soldiers...

censorship prevails

Russian Journalist Probed Over 'False' Ukraine Shelling Report

Nevzorov is the first prominent political reporter to be probed under Russia's "fake news" law.

'Powerful Bombs' Rock Ukraine's Besieged Mariupol Amid New Rescue Bid

More than 200,000 people are trapped in the city described by those who managed to escape as a "freezing hellscape."

Negotiating table

Ukraine's Zelensky Says Everything on Table if Putin Meets

Zelensky said even the status of Russian-occupied Crimea and Russian-backed statelets in Donbas was up for debate.

Shifting the issue

Japan Protests Russia Move to Drop Peace Talks Over Ukraine

Analysts say the lack of progress helped free Tokyo to take tougher action against Russia than in the past, when chances for a resolution appeared stronger...

Partisan resistance

Russian Forces Disperse Ukraine Protesters With Gunfire

Kherson, a city of almost 300,000 people before the war, was the first major Ukrainian city to fall to Russian forces.

Morning bombing

Russian Missiles Destroy Aircraft Repair Plant in Ukraine's Lviv – Mayor

Ukraine's Air Force said that six "cruise missiles had been launched, probably X-555, from the Black Sea."

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