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Historian Ian Garner offers a disturbing account of how Putin’s ‘cleansing war’ has enhanced his fascist project
The exile who fell foul of Putin tells the story of his own rise and fall alongside the president’s takeover of state power
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Omicron drives Covid infections in US to record highs
Julien Pebrel’s pictures capture the country’s natural beauty and cultural complexity
Russian politics’ nearly man offers a gloomy assessment of his country’s future
The cold war ‘rookie’ reveals its deadly strength
The country’s economy has been overhauled but vested interests remain a challenge
Delay could complicate approval of deal with Greece over country’s name
Move to repeal ‘Stop Soros’ policy threatening jail for helping refugees
The ‘Stop Soros’ package has left human rights groups in something close to despair
Multibillion-euro plan for nuclear plant approved six years after being scrapped
Opponents say Orban’s ‘Stop Soros’ reforms will make helping most refugees impossible
Alexander Yakovenko, who met Arron Banks several times, said to be close to Sergei Lavrov
SDS wins largest vote share but could struggle to form government
Many investors are unhappy that gas group does not seem to be maximising profits
Dutch-led team says weapon used to down plane came from Kursk-based anti-aircraft brigade
Influential members call for more action on crime, institutional reform and bilateral disputes
Operations moved to Berlin in face of ‘increasingly repressive political environment’
Saving Croatia’s largest private business more important than limiting Russian influence
After Sargsyan steps down acting PM calls off meeting with opposition leader Pashinyan
Anger at Serzh Sargsyan’s switch to premiership following decade as president
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