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Invisible Losses: Tens of thousands fighting for Russia are dying unnoticed on the frontline in Ukraine
The Kremlin’s recruitment policy is shielding society from the true impact of war.
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Prisoners of the Caucasus? Moscow’s relationship with Baku turns sour
Following the downing of an Azerbaijani airliner late last year, the war of words has taken on a life of its own.
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Children's toys and lethal weapons
How Russia and Iran funnelled arms through Syria — and to whom. BBC Russian investigates.
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The life and death of "a big child"
Andrei Kotov was arrested for ‘LGBT extremism' and took his own life in a Russian detention centre.
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The young woman trying to adopt her friend
BBC Russian follows Nina, a care home patient, and Arina, a volunteer who decided to become her guardian, on their journey to an unusual friendship.
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‘Putin’s companion’ steps into the spotlight
Alina Kabaeva and the athletic struggle for influence in Russia.
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Cash for soldiers: Russian regions paying staggering sums to induce soldiers to sign up
BBC Russian investigation has shown new patterns emerging in recruitment of new fighters for the war in Ukraine.
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“Lilia’s in prison and Sergei’s in the morgue”: the Russian Vogue model jailed for 7 years for killing her husband
Family and friends say Lilia Sudakova suffered years of domestic violence. Her lawyer says she was acting in self-defence and is appealing the verdict.
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War on oil: Ukraine’s campaign on Russia’s refineries – and what it means for Moscow
Analysis by BBC Russian confirms at least 81 drone attacks in 2024.
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SPECIAL REPORT: “Russia should leave”: Is there a future for Moscow in the new Syria?
What do Syrians really think about Russia, and after a decade of brutal military support for the former regime, does Moscow still have a future here…
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