Here is what we can learn about the Russian military and its soldiers from the story of ‘Ivan’ and ‘Anna’ in The New York Times Magazine.
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I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for 2 Senior Russian Security Officials
Sergei K. Shoigu, a former defense minister, and Gen. Valery V. Gerasimov, the country’s highest-ranking military officer, were accused of directing attacks against civilians in Ukraine.
Russia Starts Tactical Nuclear Drills, in a Warning to Ukraine’s Allies
Moscow has said the exercise is a response to “provocative statements and threats of individual Western officials.”
The Technocrat Who’s Taking Control of Putin’s War Effort
Andrei R. Belousov, an intellectual with no military experience, is known for backing a state-dominated economy.
The Technocrat Who’s Taking Control of Putin’s War Effort
Andrei R. Belousov, an intellectual with no military experience, is known for backing a state-dominated economy.
Russia Detains Senior General, Widening Military Purge
Lt. Gen. Yuri Kuznetsov became the second senior defense official to be detained on an accusation of corruption in the past month.
Putin’s New Defense Minister Signals Russia’s Plan for a Long War in Ukraine
In his first public appearance as the newly appointed defense minister, Andrei R. Belousov spoke about veterans’ benefits and overcrowded hospitals rather than a new offensive in Ukraine.
Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Rare Cabinet Shake-up
Mr. Putin shifted Sergei Shoigu to run the security council, and nominated an economist to run the defense ministry.
A Week of Pomp to Project Putin’s Confidence
The Russian president’s inauguration for a fifth term and the annual Victory Day parade will highlight his grip on the country’s politics and his resolve to capture Ukraine.
A Week of Pomp to Project Putin’s Confidence
The Russian president’s inauguration for a fifth term and the annual Victory Day parade will highlight his grip on the country’s politics and his resolve to capture Ukraine.