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‘Not treason but a fight against evil.’ How one Russian couple helped the Ukrainian war effort
Sergei and Tatyana Voronkov decided to leave Russia in 2014 after growing disillusioned with the country. But when Russia came to the southeastern…
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How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024
Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed.
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From golf partner to Russia envoy. Why Donald Trump chose Steve Witkoff to reset relations with Vladimir Putin
The billionaire real estate developer's rapid promotion over more experienced colleagues has sparked concern in Washington and Kyiv.
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LONG READ - Prison, war and revenge killing: the inside story of the Wagner ‘sledgehammer murder’ case
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The shocking scale of theft in the Russian army
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The cost of Putin’s military venture in Syria
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‘Putin’s companion’ steps into the spotlight
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‘Immoral but effective.’ How the ‘Wagner’ private military company lost 17,000 prisoners in the assault on Bakhmut
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Elite specialists: Russia’s costly losses in Ukraine
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Russia’s payments to young mothers fuel birth rate row
Critics say the schemes risk encouraging teenage pregnancies as part of attempts to slow falling population numbers.
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BBC research proves Russia’s confirmed military dead in Ukraine exceeds 100,000
For all the talks about peace, the Russian casualty rate appears to be accelerating.
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"If you don't admit what you've done, your child is going to an orphanage"
To break her will, a Russian political activist is deprived of her disabled son.
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What's stopping Armenia and Azerbaijan signing historic peace deal over Karabakh?
Hopes of a breakthrough to end decades of conflict remain in the balance.
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How Russian criminals are evading justice by donating to the war in Ukraine
Lawyers voice concern as Russian courts reduce punishments or drop charges against defendants who donate to military causes.
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Polish ghosts and Ukrainian heroes
Why disputes over the mass killings of Polish civilians during World War Two continue to overshadow relations between Ukraine and Poland.
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A Farewell to Arms?
Why agreeing a lasting peace will be hard for Ukraine and Russia. The BBC Russian talks to officials close to early negotiations.
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The Best of BBC News Russian - in English
The Best of BBC News Russian - in English
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