List of Russia articles
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A Ukrainian tank unit drives towards the front near Kherson, Ukraine, on Nov. 18, 2022. Is the U.S. Military Capable of Learning From the War in Ukraine?
The Pentagon has learned painful lessons in the past—and may have to do so again.
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A Russian cargo ship is seen. Ships Are Flying False Flags to Dodge Sanctions
Illegal Russian tankers are a maritime nightmare.
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A view of the Kerch Bridge, which links Crimea to Russia, taken near the city of Kerch on Oct. 12, 2022. Why Crimea Is Not a Bridge Too Far
Withholding support for Ukraine in reclaiming the territory risks undermining gains made thus far.
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Ukrainian artillerymen fire toward Russian positions at a front line in the Lugansk region of Ukraine. Subscriber Questions on Ukraine, Answered
German tanks, Russia’s looming offensive, and what the global south is waiting for.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is interviewed by French television host Caroline Roux in Paris on Oct. 12, 2022. Europe Needs a Strategy for Russia After Putin
Competing ideas about the end state of the war are striving for dominance.
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Vladimir Putin meets with workers at a missile manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg. The World Economy No Longer Needs Russia
With alternative sources in place, Putin’s attempt at blackmailing Europe on energy has failed.
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A view of the super-yacht 'Phi' which remains impounded by the U.K.'s National Crime Agency because of sanctions against Putin associates on March 30, 2022, in London, England. Freeze—Don’t Seize—Russian Assets
Permanently confiscating Russian assets is tempting—but expropriating them without evidence of a crime would endanger Western companies.
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Two men in military outfits stand side by side. One holds a laser pointer. Russia Replaces Its Ukraine War Chief—Again
Experts are asking: Why now?
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An illustration showing a torn Russian flag and Russian President Vladimir Putin. It’s High Time to Prepare for Russia’s Collapse
Not planning for the possibility of disintegration betrays a dangerous lack of imagination.
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A billboard with a member of the military is shown before an old tall building. Russia May Be Getting Ready to Mobilize in Ukraine (Again)
Has the Kremlin learned from the mistakes of its first mobilization?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hold a meeting. Iran and Russia Are Closer Than Ever Before
They’ve found common ground on the battlefield in Ukraine, but not everyone in Tehran is happy about it.
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A Panzerhaubitze 2000 tank howitzer fires during a mission in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Lessons for the Next War
Twelve experts weigh in on how to prevent, deter, and—if necessary—fight the next conflict.
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A Nachi automobile assembly line model on display during the 5th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 7, 2022. Corporations Can’t Ignore Geopolitics Anymore
The global division into competing blocs comes at a high price for multinationals.
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Pedestrians stand next to a New Year's decoration stylized as the "Kremlin Star," bearing a letter "Z," a tactical insignia of Russian troops in Ukraine, in Moscow. Russia Is Afraid of Western Psychic Attacks
Pseudoscience and mysticism are common among the Moscow elite.
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Ukrainian soldiers load a truck with a U.S.-made FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile on its delivery. The Arsenal of Democracy Is Back in Business
Proposed U.S. arms sales to NATO almost doubled this past year as Russia’s aggression spooked the continent.