The contradictions of Vladimir Putin’s war are changing the face of towns with military bases in Russia. Patriotism and pride are abundant, but so are sadness and death.
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A Russian Town Where the War Dead Were Everyone’s Neighbors
The contradictions of Vladimir Putin’s war are changing the face of towns with military bases in Russia. Patriotism and pride are abundant, but so are sadness and death.
Trump Sues Over Steele Dossier on Russia in London Court
Former President Donald J. Trump is arguing that the document known as the Steele dossier was calculated to embarrass him and that it breached data protection laws.
Putin’s Muted Response to Attack on Israel Speaks Volumes
Vladimir Putin has long projected friendly ties to Israel. But his silence since Saturday’s assault illustrates how the war in Ukraine has strained the relationship between the two countries.
On Russian Nuclear Threat, Putin Lets Others Rattle the Saber
While Russian hard-liners voice provocative proposals about using nuclear weapons, Mr. Putin presents himself as a moderating force — while never really taking the threat off the table.
Explosion in Ukraine Kills at Least 51 Gathered for a Wake
Ukrainians officials said a Russian strike had killed at least 51 people in a tiny village with no obvious military or industrial targets nearby.
Putin Suggests New Narrative for Prigozhin Plane Crash: Cocaine and Grenades
The Russian president said grenade fragments were found in the bodies recovered from the crash site after the Wagner mercenary leader’s plane went down in August.
Putin Claims Russia Successfully Tested a Nuclear-Powered Missile
“No one in their sound mind will use a nuclear weapon against Russia,” the Russian president said. The test could not be independently verified.
Town’s Revolt Reveals Larger German Concerns About Arming Ukraine
The resistance of tiny Grossenhain to a new arms plant shows how the government’s plan for a more assertive foreign policy is struggling to gain traction.
Putin’s Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say
Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say.